Ilyes Bdioui

Ilyes Bdioui is a seasoned development finance consultant currently serving as the Programme Manager for the EU PAGoDA initiative at the British Council. With over 11 years of experience, he specializes in enhancing private sector programs and entrepreneurship ecosystems, particularly across African countries and the MENA region. His expertise encompasses resource mobilization, operations, compliance, trust fund management, and policy dialogue.

Educational Background::

• Master's degrees from Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier Business School and IAE Montpellier.
• Additional studies at London Business School.
• Bachelor's degree from Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble I.

Professional Experience::

• Programme Manager/EU PAGoDA at British Council.
• Visiting Lecturer at IAE Paris-Sorbonne Business School.
• Chief Finance Officer for entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystems at the African Development Bank Group.
• Senior Consultant for Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships at the African Development Bank Group.
• Director at Klays Capital.
• Mentor at Startupbootcamp FinTech.
• Head of Capital Introduction at Linear Investments Ltd.
• Head of Investor Relations at Expert Investor (EI).
• Credit Analyst for EMEA at Bloomberg.
• International Business Development role at Natixis.

Ilyes is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, making him adaptable to diverse environments. His focus on supporting startup ecosystems and access to finance aims to create jobs and advance private sector development across various regions.1