What it Takes to Have More African Women at a Global Leadership Stage with Esohe Denise Odaro

In this episode, Nuru Mugambi talks to Angaza Awards Judge Esohe Denise Odaro, breaking down her career journey to becoming the Head of Investor Relations, International Finance Corporation, including some of the lessons she learnt along the way, and how she defines success. Nuru and Esohe then shift gears to why it is important to focus on gender equality, what women in finance can do differently, and what it takes to have more African women on a global leadership stage, mirroring the success of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Finally, the duo closes the discussion with the opportunity in sustainable finance, and how professionals can look beyond the technicalities of their role to impact the lives of others by focusing on the human interest in their work. 

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This episode of features: 

Nuru Mugambi - Director of Public Affairs at Kenya Bankers Association
Esohe Denise Odaro - Head of Investor Relations, International Finance Corporation
Production by Mwakaneno Gakweli - Podcast Producer and Host, Hisa.