A GLOBAL MINDSET

Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Thomas has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, leaving an indelible mark across both the public and private sectors. Her visionary leadership and dedication have ignited transformative changes, resonating globally and inspiring women from all walks of life. With a trailblazing spirit, she has tirelessly worked to dismantle barriers, fostering a more inclusive and equitable world for women worldwide.
Gender-Smart Entrepreneurship Education and Training (GEET+) Project funded by International Development Research Canada. Project covered the following countries: Mexico, Peru, Nigeria, Kenya.

WEI Forward, Women’s Economic Imperative
Founder and President
2017 – Present

University of Maryland, Smith Business School. Center for Global Business.
Co-Chair, Board of Advisors
2021 – Present

United Nations
Chief, Secretariat, UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment 
2016 – 2017

  • International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
  • Trade and Competitiveness Practice. Lead Operations Officer (2012 – 2014)
  • Finance and Private Sector Development (FPD) Vice President’s Office. Head – Talent Management Strategic Reform Initiative. VP Fellow Executive Assignment (2010 – 2012). 
  • International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group. Regional Business Line Manager for Investment Climate in Eastern and Southern Europe – (2004 – 2010). 
  • Regional Program Manager for Eastern and Southern Africa, Foreign Investment Advisory Service, World Bank/International Finance Corporation – (2001 – 2004).
  • Senior Investment Policy Officer/Policy Officer, Foreign Investment Advisory Service, World Bank/International Finance Corporation – (1993 – 2002).
  • MET Community Advisor (2014 – 2016} 

Think 20 Task Force on Gender Economic Equality

  • Co-Chair
    2018 – 2019

International Finance Corporation

  • Senior Investment Policy Officer, FIAS
    1997 – 2002
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Trade and Competitiveness
  • CEO, Women’s Economic Imperative
    2021 – 2022
  • Gender-Smart Entrepreneurship Education and Training (GEET+) Project

International Finance Corporation

  • Senior Investment Policy Officer, FIAS
    1997 – 2002
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Senior Investment Policy Officer, FIAS
    1997 – 2002
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • CEO, Women’s Economic Imperative
    2021 – 2022

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Trade and Competitiveness

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: foreign direct investment statistics

Newcastle University Business School

  • Member, International Advisory Board (IAB)
    2019 – Present

The London School of Economics and Political Science

  • South-East Europe Research Center collaboration

Chatham House

  • Associate Fellow

Global Solutions, The World Policy Forum

  • Fellow

College of Europe

  • Adjunct Professor

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: FDI statistics

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: FDI statistics

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment
    2005 – 2010 

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

International Finance Corporation

  • Regional Manager, Business Enabling Environment

T20 Task Force on Gender Economic Equality

  • Co-Chair 2019

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: FDI statistics

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment statistics

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment statistics

International Finance Corporation

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

  • International Finance Corporation
    Trade & Competitiveness

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

  • Women’s Economic Imperative: GEET+ project

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

  • Women’s Economic Imperative: GEET+ project

  • International Finance Corporation: business enabling environment

  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion
  • International Finance Corporation: business enabling environment
  • Foreign Investment Advisory Service: Investment Promotion

Margo Thomas, PhD

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