Kathleen Charles

Director of AAASD - African SME/Agriculture Advisory Services for Sustainable Development

Kathleen is an experienced Executive Director specializing in SME and Inclusive Finance across Africa and Latin America, with a mission to empower rural entrepreneurs, especially women in agriculture. Her expertise spans relationship management with governments, NGOs, international development organizations, and private sector entities. With over a decade of experience, she has advanced agriculture investment promotion, sustainable SME growth, and financial inclusion strategies. Holding a Master’s in International Finance and Development from the Graduate Institute, Geneva, she is a trusted advisor and consultant driving impactful change through stakeholder collaboration and innovative finance solutions.