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 BwB Team

Lilian Macharia
Lilian is Africa Capital Hub Director. Lilian possesses deep expertise in blended and climate finance, with over 25 years of experience in designing and scaling innovative financial solutions across emerging markets. She specialises in creating catalytic investment frameworks that mobilise private capital for climate action, SME development, and sustainable infrastructure, while placing a strong emphasis on inclusive growth. During her tenure as Director of Portfolio Management at the Green Climate Fund, Lilian led a diverse global team in overseeing a US$10.8bn portfolio across 140 countries. She implemented systemic improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, transparency, and results-based management, while maintaining rigorous financial discipline. Her strategic leadership strengthened the fund's ability to deliver impactful projects that align with both development goals and investor expectations. A skilled consensus-builder, Lilian excels at navigating complex partnerships with governments, development finance institutions, private investors, and multilateral agencies. She is experienced in advising both public and private sector entities on optimising climate finance mechanisms and developing blended finance strategies to bridge critical funding gaps in emerging markets. Her advisory roles and board positions underscore her standing as an authoritative voice in development and climate finance policy and implementation. Lilian holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and an MBA in Financial Management from Kenyatta University.

Lilian Macharia

Executive Director

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