Aparna Soni is a trade and supply chain finance specialist at Asian Development Bank, where she works on initiatives aimed at improving access to finance and strengthening trade flows across emerging markets. Her experience spans trade finance, financial inclusion and development focused programmes that support SMEs and cross border commerce.
With a strong understanding of the challenges facing businesses in developing economies, Soni has been involved in projects focused on sustainable growth, digital trade and expanding access to working capital solutions. Her work reflects a practical approach to bridging financing gaps and supporting more resilient regional trade ecosystems.