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Evalyn Oloo
Board Director | Digital Economy Strategist | Innovation and Capital Mobilization Leader
Evalyn is obsessed with innovation as a catalyst for creating jobs and sustainably impacting lives across the continent with a strong belief that digital is an unparalleled equalizer with emerging tech such as AI as catalysts eliminating barriers and creating accessible opportunities for all.
A specialist in Digital Development cutting across Trade and other sectors coupled with a keen interest in cybersecurity, Evalyn’s Doctorate is centered around leveraging trust in the digital space to increase the exchange of value for money online, an undertaking that must be driven from the organisation's leadership entrenched through its governance.
Board Summary Profile,
Evalyn Oloo is a leader whose work across trade, digital economy, public-private partnerships, and innovation ecosystems has impacted nation and region wide developmental projects valued at over $700 million, advanced public policy frameworks driving significant increase in regional trade, and mobilized $1.25M+ in catalytic funding for early stage digital transformation and inclusion with focus on sustainable job creation across Africa.
A strategic thinker and operator, Evalyn combines high-level government advisory (World Bank, USAID, Governments of Kenya and East African Community), regional developmental finance structuring, Multilateral projects negotiations and implementation support, SME innovation and market expansion advisory, startup GTM consulting, and cybersecurity governance into a compelling leadership portfolio.
Her leadership footprint spans private sector enablement, trade digitization, scaling SME and startup ecosystems, and unlocking capital mobilization pathways at national and regional levels.
Evalyn brings to Boards a unique combination of strategic foresight, operational rigor, innovation governance, and stakeholder diplomacy, essential for institutions seeking to future-proof against digital disruption, align with ESG imperatives, expand regionally, and access blended capital opportunities from VC, PE, and tailored Mezzanine funding models for growth.
Board Competencies and Governance Expertise:
Governance Oversight and Institutional Capacity Development,Innovation and SME Ecosystem Governance,Private Sector Capital Mobilization and Blended Finance,Digital Economy Infrastructure and Trade Policy,Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Governance,ESG Integration and Sustainability Alignment,Cross-Border Expansion and Investment Readiness Structuring,Public-Private Partnership Structuring ,Board Appointments and Governance Roles:
Boardroom Value Proposition
Organizations increasingly face the challenge of navigating digital disruption, unlocking sustainable capital, expanding across borders, and adapting governance models to innovation-driven economies.
Evalyn brings:
Proven ability to structure and operationalise multimillion-dollar digital infrastructure projects and ecosystems as evidenced in the technical assistance provided to the government of Kenya in the structuring of the $390M Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), going from design to board in under a year with implementation kickoff in under 2 years notwithstanding the complex procurement model introduced.
Assisted the East Africa Community (EAC) in the development of the East Africa Regional Digital Economy Acceleration Project (EARDIP) project components thus accelerating the timelines for World Bank Board approval.
Track record of unlocking private sector capital through innovative blended finance models, as demonstrated in the blended procurement approach for digital infrastructure development model that the government of Kenya adopted for the KDEAP project estimated to unlock $3 for every $1 from the World Bank credit.
Cross-border expansion expertise aligned to AfCFTA and global trade frameworks.
Early stage innovation capital unlocking
Raised $1.25M+ by designing blended finance mechanisms combining private sector co-investments, grants, and donor funding, fueling cybersecurity education, SME innovation acceleration, and digital inclusion across five African countries.
Regional Investment Influence
Supervised authorship of the World Bank Report on Leveraging Private Sector Investment in Digital Communications Infrastructure in Eastern Africa, now a regional reference for digital investment across digital development in the region.
Policy Development and Trade Enablement. Co-authored Kenya’s National E-commerce Policy and Services Export Strategy geared to facilitate digital trade flows within the region and unlocking cross-border SME trade expansion through AfCFTA alignment to unlock Africa’s ecommerce market targeted to reach US$39.44bn in 2025.
Advisory on market expansion. Advised over 10+ early-stage to mid-stage companies across Africa on strategic repositioning, innovation governance, brand strengthening, and Series A/B investment readiness.
Cross-Border Digital Trade Enablement. Guided startups and scaling SMEs in leveraging AfCFTA instruments and regional logistics networks to expand into new African markets.
Structured Investment Readiness Programs. Designed frameworks helping SMEs move from grant dependency to structured investment readiness, enhancing resilience and capital access outcomes.
Deep governance experience managing fiduciary responsibilities alignment for developmental institutions such as the World Bank and strategic high level stakeholder alignment. Unique experience advising both governments and startups, bridging macro policy and micro execution.
This blend of experience enables Boards to navigate digital disruption, unlock sustainable capital, and strengthen governance resilience.
Her leadership blends public-private partnerships, trade digitalization, innovation governance, and institutional capacity building thus equipping Boards for cross-border expansion, ESG alignment, and future-proofed growth.
Career Highlights (Strategic Roles Only):
Education and Professional Development
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Strategy , USIU Africa (final phase)
Master of Arts in Leadership, Pan-African Christian University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University, UK Professional Certifications:Trust Fund Management Accreditation (World Bank),Equity Mobilization (IFC),Innovative Business Models for Impact (World Bank),Climate-Resilient Development (World Bank),Customer Analytics (Wharton, University of Pennsylvania),Cybersecurity Analytics (IBM) ,Professional Memberships,Kenya Cybersecurity and Forensics Association (KCSFA) Kenya Psychologists Association (KPA) British Psychological Association (BPA),Rotary International (RI),Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)
Media Mentions (Relevant to the Profile): https://manyactive.notion.site/Evalyn-Oloo-Worldbank-b8af8fda3a674f0987d34d47fdfb0722
Publication Mentions: https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099121024053018404/pdf/P1709411586a1601619da11b5951211a17f.pdf https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099135507312434566/pdf/IDU1a0df719e1a15214a9f19be4123f35220101c.pdf https://www.marymartin.com/web/selectedCatalog?catalogno=3328 https://igad.int/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IGAD-Stakeholder-Engagement-Plan-SEP.pdf
Publications: Worldbank: Leveraging Private Sector Investment in Digital Communications Infrastructure in Eastern Africa Worldbank: Country Climate and Development Report Worldbank: Policy Note Digital ID in Kenya - Internal World Bank: Private Capital Mobilisation (PCM) USAID: Kenya Services Export Strategy GoK: Kenya ecommerce Policy
Other interests: Wellness