Susan Oranye

Susan Oranye has mobilized more than $341 million in co-investments across Nigeria, structuring innovative deals that span agriculture, power, and water. She is recognized for bringing together institutional investors, corporates, and development partners to unlock capital at scale.

Her track record includes designing blended finance structures, brokering strategic partnerships, and securing co-funding that catalyzed transformative growth. Notable achievements include a $2 million collaboration with The Coca-Cola Foundation and USAID to expand recycling, and USAID’s first corporate partnership with Kimberly-Clark to advance girls’ education. She has consistently demonstrated the ability to align investor priorities with market opportunities, translating policy aspirations into bankable, high-impact transactions.

Prior to her current focus on investment facilitation, Susan advanced private sector engagement as Project Management Specialist at USAID/Nigeria, where she supported SME growth, inclusive innovation, and cross-border trade. Earlier, as Executive Secretary of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), she strengthened the national pension industry’s visibility, spearheaded policy reforms, and secured the association’s financial sustainability.

Susan holds a Master’s degree in International Management from the University of Sunderland, UK, a B.Sc. in Insurance & Risk Management from Enugu State University, and certifications in PRINCE2 Project Management and Blended Finance for Social Impact.