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Nadia Sood
CEO and Founder at CreditEnable | Co-Author the AI Book | Governing Council IFC SME Finance Forum | YPO
Nadia Sood is the CEO and Founder of CreditEnable, a company specializing in credit insights and technology solutions aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in October 2017, CreditEnable operates as a global managed marketplace for SME credit, utilizing advanced data analytics, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to streamline the loan underwriting process and improve access to capital for SMEs.12
Career Background
Nadia Sood has over 20 years of experience in investment, focusing on both debt and equity. Before founding CreditEnable, she worked with significant organizations including:
- Nestlé: Served as the first Director of Health and Wellness, where she contributed to transforming the company's focus towards health and wellness.
- SN Power: As Executive Vice President for South Asia, she was instrumental in developing major renewable energy projects, including Chile's first wind farm.23
- Impact Investment Partners LLP: Co-founded this firm in 2011, which is recognized as the UK's first FCA-authorized emerging markets impact investment firm.12
Education
Nadia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.23
Achievements and Awards
Nadia has received numerous accolades, including:
- Responsible Digital Innovation Gold Prize from the World Bank/IFC (2021)
- Recognition as one of the Fintech Power 50: Ones to Watch (2019)
- Named among the Most Influential Financial Technology Companies by Financial Technologist Magazine (2020)
- Awarded Fintech Woman of the Year by Finovate (2020) .12
Current Role
As CEO of CreditEnable, Nadia Sood continues to lead initiatives that aim to enhance financial inclusion for SMEs globally, helping them navigate the complexities of securing funding. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to leveraging technology for transformative societal impact.23