Vika Bhagat

Technical Assistance Officer at FMO

Presenter

Vika Bhagat is a Technical Assistance Officer at FMO, the Dutch Development Bank, where she manages a portfolio of technical assistance projects for FMO’s Private Equity clients. Her work includes designing and implementing capacity-building programs, focusing on reducing risk, fostering growth, and creating impact in sectors such as Agriculture, Energy, and Financial Institutions including Private Equity Funds. Vika has designed and led multiple initiatives aimed at promoting gender inclusion for Private Equity Fund Managers, significantly advancing Gender Lens Investing.

Prior to FMO, Vika was a consultant at Deloitte Corporate Finance Advisory in the Netherlands, where she supported private equity portfolio companies with strategic advisory services. She has also led projects in M&A, business continuity, and digital transformation.

Vika holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Public Policy and Human Development from Maastricht University. She has extensive international experience, including research roles with the United Nations Development Program and the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey, where she contributed to projects in sustainable development and innovation.