Teju Abimbola has over 20 years of experience in advisory and financing across emerging markets, with a track record of delivering measurable social and development impact at scale. She has spent 14 years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, where she has held progressively senior roles spanning business development, investments, portfolio management, and strategic leadership. She currently serves as Climate Business Lead for Africa Infrastructure.
Key Achievements
- Currently spearheading the deployment of the US$250 million IFC DARES Platform in Nigeria, a flagship initiative supporting energy access and climate action in line with the World Bank’s Mission 300 objectives
- Previously served as Portfolio Lead for Africa Infrastructure and Adviser to the Global Director for Infrastructure at IFC
- Led several landmark equity, corporate, and project finance transactions in sustainable infrastructure and natural resources
- Career has spanned multiple geographies, including Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Singapore, and Morocco
- Led a Google and MIT-backed programme delivering technology entrepreneurship training and mentorship to university undergraduates with early-stage startups