Lydia Njeri, MBA is an impact finance and investment professional with extensive experience in agricultural finance, strategic partnerships, business analytics, and operational transformation. As Impact Finance Manager at Rabo Foundation, Lydia is responsible for investments and partnerships in Kenya and Zambia, supporting initiatives that improve access to finance for agri-enterprises and smallholder farmers while advancing sustainable agricultural development. She also manages foundation-backed agroforestry and nature-based solution programs aimed at strengthening farmer resilience and enhancing long-term food system sustainability.

Prior to joining Rabo Foundation, Lydia held leadership and analytical roles across the agriculture, banking, and technology sectors, including organizations such as Apollo Agriculture, Olivado EPZ Limited, and Family Bank. Her experience spans SME financing, blended finance, transaction structuring, strategic planning, performance analytics, and business operations.

Passionate about leveraging innovation to create inclusive economic opportunities, Lydia works at the nexus of finance, technology, and agriculture, helping develop scalable solutions that enable farmers and agri-businesses to thrive in rapidly evolving markets.