Karim Soumahoro is a Senior Banker at the European Investment Bank (EIB), where he leads public sector operations and client relationships across West Africa, with a focus on Guinea and Mauritania. In this role, he is responsible for originating, structuring, and delivering sovereign and sub-sovereign financing solutions in key infrastructure sectors, including energy, transport, and water, to support sustainable development, regional integration, and climate resilience. Mr. Soumahoro oversees a growing portfolio of complex infrastructure and climate finance transactions, mobilizing blended finance instruments and coordinating co-financing with European institutions and multilateral partners. He plays a central role in dialogue with sovereign and sub-sovereign entities, and represents the EIB in high-level engagements across the region, contributing to the alignment of investments with EU priorities, including the Global Gateway initiative. Prior to joining the EIB, he served as Chief Investment Officer at AFINCAP Partners, where he led non-sovereign investment strategy, transaction structuring, and capital mobilization across sectors. He previously held the position of Program Manager at Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, overseeing project preparation, donor coordination, and financing of high-impact private sector initiatives. Earlier in his career, Mr. Soumahoro worked as a Senior Consultant with UNAIDS, contributing to public sector coordination and resource mobilization efforts, and as a Senior Investment Analyst at Asia Africa Business Consultant Ltd, where he managed large-scale PPP transactions across Africa. He began his career in corporate banking at United Bank for Africa, focusing on trade finance and structured lending. With over 13 years of experience, he has developed strong expertise in project finance, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure investment across Sub-Saharan Africa. He has successfully led transactions across energy, transport, agribusiness, and industrial sectors, demonstrating a strong track record in delivering bankable solutions, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving development impact. Mr. Soumahoro holds a Master of Science in Economics from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Toledo. He has also completed professional certifications in project finance and public-private partnerships from leading institutions, including the World Bank and the New York Institute of Finance.