Olivia Gao
ANALYST
Kigali
Olivia has experience in sustainable finance and venture capital in emerging markets.
She previously worked with development finance institutions and multilateral agencies on renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
Experience
Olivia joined SouthBridge Investments in November 2020.
Prior to SouthBridge, Olivia worked as an Analyst at Future Hub, an early-stage investor with a focus on tech-enabled startups in Africa.
She has worked in development finance institutions including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). She has also gained experience in sustainable finance through her internship at the Climate Finance Advisors in Washington D.C.
Olivia is a graduate of School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s degree in International Economics and Development.
Olivia is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Education
- Master in International Economics and Development
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies - Bachelor of Laws, International Relations
Fudan University
Expertise
- Development Finance
- Climate Finance
- Venture Capital