Monique Baars

Monique Baars has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. In 2018, they founded Fineazy and served as the CEO. The following year, they joined Harambeans as a Fellow, contributing to the scaling of social and business ventures in Africa. Monique also worked at ClickMaths, where they held the positions of Director and Project Manager, focusing on improving South Africa's education system through technology. In 2017, they worked as a Financial Inclusion Consultant at CARE. Prior to that, Monique gained experience as a Management Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, they participated in the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship program in 2009. Monique's early career involved contributing to the Masizikhulise project at SHAWCO, aimed at developing entrepreneurship in Cape Town townships.

Monique Baars has a diverse education history. Monique completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at London Business School from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, they pursued a Masters degree in Investment Management at the University of Cape Town from 2013 to 2014.

Their undergraduate education also took place at the University of Cape Town, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance and Accounting from 2009 to 2012. Monique Baars also has a secondary school education from St Mary's School for Girls, where they completed their Independent Examinations Board (IEB) from Grade 8 to Grade 12 between 2004 and 2008.

Additionally, Monique Baars has some affiliation with the CFA Institute, although the specifics of their degree or field of study are not provided.