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At the launch of British International Investment’s Annual Review 2024: Bold about Impact, BII’s CEO, Leslie Maasdorp, and Chair, Diana Layfield, reflected on the successes and challenges of the past year.
Being bold about impact is ingrained in what we do. From venturing into regions often overlooked by others and supporting entrepreneurs with bold ideas and solutions, to innovating to unlock private capital, and building new markets.
Our distinctive approach is not just about capital. It’s about fresh thinking, tenacity and partnership. In 2024, in a world grappling with interconnected challenges, these were required more than ever.
In this section Diana and Leslie shared their insights on how BII’s work is addressing these complex challenges at a time when development finance is most needed. They also answer questions from the audience.
Speakers
Host: Huma Yusuf, Director, Business Integrity and Corporate Governance, BII
Opening remarks: Diana Layfield, Chair, BII
Reflecting on 2024: Leslie Maasdorp, Chief Executive Officer, BII
At the launch of British International Investment’s Annual Review 2024: Bold about Impact, BII’s CEO, Leslie Maasdorp, and Chair, Diana Layfield, reflected on the successes and challenges of the past year.
Being bold about impact is ingrained in what we do. From venturing into regions often overlooked by others and supporting entrepreneurs with bold ideas and solutions, to innovating to unlock private capital, and building new markets.
Our distinctive approach is not just about capital. It’s about fresh thinking, tenacity and partnership. In 2024, in a world grappling with interconnected challenges, these were required more than ever.
In this section Diana and Leslie shared their insights on how BII’s work is addressing these complex challenges at a time when development finance is most needed. They also answer questions from the audience.
Speakers
Host: Huma Yusuf, Director, Business Integrity and Corporate Governance, BII
Opening remarks: Diana Layfield, Chair, BII
Reflecting on 2024: Leslie Maasdorp, Chief Executive Officer, BII
