Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island

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Welcome to ’Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island’, the podcast in which we strand the biggest names in Project, Export, and Development Finance on a remote island and ask them: Who from their past, present, and future would they bring along? Each episode goes beyond the headlines, revealing the key mentors, game-changing collaborations, and unexpected influences that have shaped the industry’s top dealmakers. Through their stories, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the strategies, relationships, and lessons that define success in global finance.

  1. OCT 6

    Exiled: Madiha Aslam

    Today’s Exile is Madiha Aslam, Director and Head of Structured Finance At Innovo Group. Madiha admires people who forge their own path, drawing on their experience without being restricted by what’s gone before.

    29 min

  2. AUG 18

    Exiled: Federico Fische

    Today’s Exile is Federico Fische, President at Alternative and Sustainable Energy Inc. For Federico, learning is key. He may have switched his career three times, but he won’t be leaving the world of sustainable energy for some time, as he continues to learn something new every day.

    11 min

  3. AUG 11

    Harsha Mehta, Citi

    Today’s Exile is Harsha Mehta, part of the Global Trade Distribution Team at Citi. The guests that Harsha has chosen reflect her value of mentorship and education, as she wants to use her Exile to celebrate teachers past and present.

    23 min

  4. AUG 4

    Yinghuang Ji, MN8

    Today’s Exile is Dr Yinghuang Ji, Vice President and Head of Structuring at MN8 Energy. Yinghuang cites her hometown in North-East China as her biggest career inspiration - coming from China’s largest oil field taught her early on the importance of balancing fossil fuels with alternative energy solutions. Her chosen guests map her path from engineer to project financier, bringing together leaders who champion strong networks and the convergence of energy and infrastructure.

    21 min

  5. JUL 28

    Kam Hessling, Loan Market Association

    Today’s guest is Kam Hesseling, managing director at the Loan Market Association, with over 20 years of experience in the loan markets under her belt. Kam is inspired by people from her professional past, and from her family. Her Exile credits the people around her, from within the industry and wider, who provide inspiration, encouragement and lead by example.

    17 min

  6. JUL 21

    Emeka Chinwuba, Cahill

    Today’s guest is Emeka Chinwuba, Partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel. A seasoned project finance lawyer, Emeka is inspired by fellow Nigerian legal minds whose resilience supports infrastructure and energy needs across Sub-Saharan Africa. His Exile brings together personal stories and business leaders who have demonstrated resilience even in the most challenging of circumstances.

    18 min

  7. JUL 7

    Jorge Barrigh, Heifer Impact Capital

    Today’s Exile is Jorge Barrigh, Regional Director at Heifer Impact Capital. Jorge’s career has been defined by construction - whether that’s building engineering projects, carbon funds, agricultural platforms, or even relationships. His Exile brings together colleagues and people from his personal life who share his passion for building a better world through infrastructure, integrating communities as part of those projects.

    15 min

  8. JUN 9

    Christine Jordan, Standard Chartered Bank

    Today’s Exile is Christine Jordan, Head of Development & Agency Finance for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France at Standard Chartered Bank. A true international, Christine’s career has been shaped by confident leaders who are driven by strong values that they aren’t afraid to speak up for. She’s determined to use her Exile not just to celebrate the export finance leaders of today, but to champion the next generation.

    30 min
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Welcome to ’Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island’, the podcast in which we strand the biggest names in Project, Export, and Development Finance on a remote island and ask them: Who from their past, present, and future would they bring along? Each episode goes beyond the headlines, revealing the key mentors, game-changing collaborations, and unexpected influences that have shaped the industry’s top dealmakers. Through their stories, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the strategies, relationships, and lessons that define success in global finance.

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