Ilmari is an international development leader with over 15 years of experience working collaboratively with governments, the private sector and development partners to affect positive change across Africa, Asia and other frontier markets. He brings a track record as Project Director on a number of innovative and impact-driven private sector development programmes, including the ongoing Palladium-led FCDO Ghana Jobs & Economic Transformation and Uganda Climate Smart Jobs programmes. Prior to joining Palladium, Ilmari led projects for Adam Smith International and the World Economic Forum.