Mel Okudo

Head of Private Equity and Credit, Sustainable Investing, PGIM Private Alternatives

Melkizedeck Okudo is an accomplished professional in the field of private equity and credit sustainable investments. He serves as the Executive Director & Head of Private Equity and Credit Sustainable Investing at PGIM Private Alternatives, where he leads a team focused on fund and direct investments that drive positive impact in areas such as financial inclusion, education, workforce development, and climate.

Okudo's educational background includes:

MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Swarthmore College
Studies at UWC-USA and Starehe Boys Centre and School

His professional experience includes:

Executive Director & Head of Private Equity and Credit Sustainable Investing at PGIM Private Alternatives
Investment Consultant at Prudential Financial
Managing Director at New City Capital
Chief Operating Officer at Africa.com LLC
Various roles at Goldman Sachs, including Vice President - Market Risk, Associate - Structured Credit Investing, and Analyst - Securitized Products Group

Okudo's expertise spans originating, structuring, and executing principal investments, strategic initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies across diverse asset classes. His LinkedIn username is okudo.