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Jitske Cnossen
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at Agora Microfinance Partners LLP
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Jitske has been a member of Agora’s team since 2019, serving as a director of the Board in Zambia.
In February 2023, Jitske was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer for the Group.
In this capacity, she will lead Agora’s expansion in the Southern African region, while also providing support in other areas of work within the Group.
She brings considerable experience of financial inclusion in Africa.
In the past she has worked in various roles with the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) including as an Investment Officer for Africa.
In more recent times she has consulted with non-profits and FinTech’s in the region to obtain a better understanding on the needs of small business owners, specifically in the informal sector.
This gives her an all-rounded perspective of our field of work.
She is passionate about financial inclusion, women in leadership/entrepreneurship, and coaching/mentoring as a tool for development.
Jitske holds a Master’s in General Economics from the University of Groningen.
Jitske Cnossen active positions
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Agora Microfinance Partners LLP
![]() Agora Microfinance Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Agora Microfinance Partners LLP (Agora) is a microfinance operator founded in 2009. The firm was founded by Tanmay Chetan and Rebecca McKenzie and is headquartered in London. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2019-10-31 |
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University of Groningen | Doctorate Degree |
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Agora Microfinance Partners LLP
![]() Agora Microfinance Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Agora Microfinance Partners LLP (Agora) is a microfinance operator founded in 2009. The firm was founded by Tanmay Chetan and Rebecca McKenzie and is headquartered in London. | Finance |
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