Profile
Ms. Rosita Najmi is an Associate at Omidyar Network LLC.
Ms. Najmi has worked in international social and economic development since 2001, with a focus on financial sector development.
Prior to joining Omidyar Network in September 2012, she spent four years with the World Bank Group where she managed projects for the Finance and Private Sector Development Network, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Middle East and North Africa region, the World Bank Institute, and the Bank’s 2010 flagship publication, the World Development Report.
Additionally, she brings to ON seven years of experience leading programs at NGOs including Accion International, Mercy Corps, Tahirih Justice Center, and America’s Promise.
Ms. Najmi earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with honors in Economics, French, and Politics from Wake Forest University.
While an undergraduate, she co-founded an international NGO serving the public health sector in Benin.
She served as its executive director and board member for 3 years.
Former positions of Rosita Najmi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Accion International (Private Equity)
Accion International (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance ACCION International invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Asia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of financial services sector. It provides equity and quasi-equity financing for pre-seed, seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-01-30 |
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides emergency relief and economic support services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-29 |
International Finance Corp.
International Finance Corp. SupranationalGovernment Operates as an international financial institution | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-09-29 |
The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group SupranationalGovernment Operates as an international financial institution | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-08-30 |
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-01-30 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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International Finance Corp.
International Finance Corp. SupranationalGovernment Operates as an international financial institution | Government |
Harvard University
Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group SupranationalGovernment Operates as an international financial institution | Government |
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides emergency relief and economic support services | Health Services |
Omidyar Network LLC
Omidyar Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network invests in companies located across the globe primarily in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology sector. It participates in early stage transactions. | Finance |
Knoxville Farm & Home, Inc.
Knoxville Farm & Home, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates hardware stores | Retail Trade |
Accion International (Private Equity)
Accion International (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance ACCION International invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in Asia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of financial services sector. It provides equity and quasi-equity financing for pre-seed, seed, early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
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