Speakers

Michel joined IFC 20 years ago and has since held several field positions in North Africa, the Middle East, India, Kenya and now Istanbul.

Michel is the Head of the newly established IFC-UNHCR Joint Initiative on Private Sector Solutions in Forced Displacement, which leverages both IFC and UNHCR expertise to grow the business engagement of private companies in areas impacted by forced displacement. The geographical mandate of the Joint Initiative is global. The JI aims to support operational teams on implementing more projects and to create and share operational knowledge on private sector in forced displacement.

Throughout his career at IFC, Michel has focused on developing tailored (and often innovative) advisory proposals to help IFC's clients deepen their relationships with the local economy.

In his previous position, as FCS (Fragile and Conflict Situations) Manager for Africa, Michel helped IFC growing its business in these challenging markets. Michel has been leading IFC’s engagement in the forced displacement space in Africa, notably in Kenya around the Kakuma area.