Michelle is a globally recognized Investor and Digital Transformation expert with vast knowledge of cutting-edge emerging technologies with a focus on artificial intelligence, blockchain and data. CEO and Founder of Global Policy House, she has worked with the global Fintech ecosystem in many countries across the world, mainly providing Governments, regulators and central banks with technology products, data led policy and regulatory solutions that enable sustainable development. Michelle also works across investment networks to support access to capital and large-scale investments for Government and Businesses leveraging her vast banking and investment background working with family offices, High-Net worth individuals and asset allocators with a network of over 4,000 investors globally.

Michelle is one of the African pioneers in the Blockchain and Artificial intelligence sectors having spent over 11 years in an industry that is just over 13 years. Throughout this period and previous 10 years prior Michelle has worked on exploring innovative financing instruments, E-commerce – Digital Trade related initiatives including the role that emerging technologies can play in supporting a healthy Digital Economy and Trade ecosystem especially as it links to Emerging Markets. She is also Senior Adviser working with several Governments across the world, supporting Governments and African Union Member States and Heads of State, the AfCFTA Secretariat on regulatory and policy frameworks linking to the Digital Economy and Trade Ecosystem. A Digital Trade Expert and member of the AfCFTA Ad- Hoc Digital Trade Task Force working on the Digital Trade Protocol. Michelle has worked across many countries including Nigeria, Zambia, South Africa, Senegal, Morocco, Kenya, Ghana. Globally she has worked in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, Taiwan, Switzerland, Denmark, Brazil, Netherlands, Brussels, Portugal, France, Hungary and many other countries mainly working on Technology, Trade and Investment related activity.

Michelle is well known for her work in Digital Asset markets with expertise in emerging technologies including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data science. She is now working to support growth of sustainable investments, green financing initiatives and leading Digital Economy initiatives focused on Africa’s growth and linking Africa to the global market.