Lisa G. Thomas

Lisa G. Thomas has a diverse range of work experience in the finance and investment sector. Lisa G. is the Founder and Managing Director of Samata Capital, an investment company focused on promoting gender diversity and opportunities for women in emerging markets. Lisa also co-founded Advancing Women in Investing and serves as a Co-Founder of the organization. Lisa G. has worked as an Investment Advisor at Torana Group and as a Principal at Samata Advisors.

Lisa has served on the boards of several companies, including UB Finance Company Limited, a finance company in Sri Lanka, and Khushhali Bank Ltd, the leading commercial microfinance bank in Pakistan. Lisa G. was also a Board Director at Chaitanya Rural Intermediation and Development Services Pvt. Ltd., a company based in India.

Additionally, Lisa co-founded VestedWorld and held roles as the Chief Investment Officer and Advisory Board Member. Lisa G. has also worked as the Director of Investments - Asia at Equator Capital Partners LLC, a fund management company that invests in financial enterprises in emerging markets.

In their current role, Lisa serves as a Board Director at ReelFruit, a company involved in the food industry. Overall, Lisa has a strong background in finance, with a particular focus on investing in emerging markets and promoting gender diversity.

Lisa G. Thomas completed their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business. Lisa G. attended the university from 1996 to 2000. Later, they pursued higher education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in International Business and Economics. Lisa attended this program from 2004 to 2006.