Newsletter - FGi Global Solutions

Dr. Madhavi Ayyagari

Sr. Advisor – International Development Programs

Dr. Madhavi Ayyagari brings to FGi over 30 years of leadership experience across education, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, with impactful work spanning 20 countries including the UAE, Qatar, South Africa, Ethiopia, and India. She has led major initiatives in partnership with global organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and ILO, and contributed to national programs for the governments of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar.

As Country Lead of Nielsen Qatar, she built the division from the ground up, achieving a 5-star MENA rating and delivering high-impact projects across telecom, retail, automotive, and public sectors. Her strategic insight and execution have shaped policy and development programs, and she continues to serve on boards of universities and research networks, advising on governance and academic excellence.

Dr. Ayyagari has also played transformative roles in higher education, founding and leading three business schools in the Middle East, and holding senior academic positions including Academic Director at Curtin University Dubai and Head of Business School at Murdoch University Dubai. With over 40 publications and a Ph.D. in Social Marketing, she has successfully bridged the gap between academia and industry.

A serial entrepreneur and conscious business advocate, she co-founded two consulting firms and a wellness-focused design studio supporting breast cancer survivors. She is a regular speaker on sustainable business and entrepreneurship at international forums, including World Expo 2020 and ISOA 2023. At FGi, she strengthens our mission-driven approach by integrating strategy, innovation, and impact into business development and stakeholder engagement.

David Waldek, CPA

David Waldek

Chief Financial Officer

David brings to FGi unmatched financial leadership, a deep understanding of stakeholder priorities, and a proven track record of maximizing growth, profitability, and investor confidence.With over 30 years of experience across service and manufacturing sectors, he has led financial strategy for both public and private companies in technology, SaaS, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and more.

He has held CFO roles at high-growth firms such as Plug Power and Albany Molecular Research (AMRI), where he executed strategic initiatives including IPOs, M&A, and global expansion—growing AMRI’s revenues from $33M to nearly $200M. As co-founder of CFO Advisory Group, David has advised numerous companies on capital structuring, financial forecasting, operational efficiency, and board-level financial strategy.

Mr. Waldek helped lead the sale of Linium’s ServiceNow based digital solutions business to a private equity firm. Linium is a globally recognized firm with over 17 years of experience in consulting, recruiting and managed services. Prior to the sale, Linium had 800+ employees in the US, Canada and Europe with office locations in New York, Connecticut and North Carolina. Prior to the sale, Mr. Waldek had responsibility over the finance, human resources, information technology, legal and contract administration functions for Linium.

At FGi, David is a key asset in strengthening financial governance, securing growth capital, and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders.

Nameetha Riji

Manager Human Resources

Nameetha Riji, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration and HR, brings extensive experience to FGi, specializing in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution. She develops employee engagement programs and ensures smooth transitions during performance reviews or terminations.

Fluent in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and English, Nameetha fosters a culturally inclusive environment, strengthening relationships across FGi’s global workforce. Known for her organizational skills and problem-solving abilities, she is passionate about employee well-being and development.

“Our people are the heart of what makes us great, and I’m proud to be part of this journey.” – Nameetha Riji

Under her leadership, FGi continues to build a positive and thriving workplace culture.

Juveria Nisar

Manager- Talent Acquisition and Management

Juveria Nisar has joined FGi Solutions as a Human Resource Generalist and swiftly progressed to become a Manager of Talent Acquisition and Management. She is a seasoned professional with a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Analysis from King’s College London, United Kingdom. With her extensive experience in the UK, India, and UAE, she brings a unique multinational capability to address all critical HR issues stemming from FGi’s remarkably diverse staff.

With a keen interest in addressing the staff challenges that arise in the nexus between family and career, Juveria excels at assisting people. She works to identify strategic solutions that ensure the FGi team is comfortable, mission-focused and always learning as they grow in their career and jobs.

Juveria is an avid reader, painter and chef. Her roots are in a blended family from a multicultural town in Southern India. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu and Kannada, can read Arabic fluently and speaks some Malayalam and Tulu as well.

Valeria Fidey

Head of Operations, Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Valeria Fidey spearheads FGi’s East European and Ukraine supply chain operations and brings a hard focus for success in turbulent times.

With extensive experience working for both European and U.S. international organizations, she has proven to be an adaptive, balanced, and immensely energetic leader.

In Ukraine, she has served with and supported the Ukrainian territorial defense forces along with her husband. Ms. Fidey is fluent in Ukrainian, English, Hungarian, and Russian languages.

Raichel Pauly

Regional Manager- MENA & East Africa – Aid & Relief

Raichel Pauly serves as the head of supply chain solutions at FGi Solutions. She has more than five years of industry experience and has developed an extraordinary track record for planning and executing large-scale logistics projects even in the most challenging of environments, such as conflict and post-conflict environments, where larger organizations are deterred or fail.Raichel earned her bachelor’s in business administration majoring in Finance from Amity University, Dubai. She enjoys movies, challenging games, reading, and studying dance and song.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam and has a basic understanding of Tamil and she can read and write Arabic

Idrees Noori

Olmedo Testa

Regional Operations Manager – Latin America

Mr. Olmedo Testa is a seasoned logistics, maritime, and fleet management operations professional with over two decades of experience leading complex supply chain, fleet management, and field operations initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in logistics execution, vendor management, operational planning, sourcing, and international trade, supporting projects across the maritime, energy, mining, infrastructure, and security sectors.

Prior to joining FGi Global Solutions, Olmedo held leadership positions with organizations including DP World/Unifeeder, IMTS Group, Toyota (Ricardo Pérez S.A.), and A.P. Moller–Maersk, where he managed regional operations, vessel and cargo logistics, fleet coordination, customer relations, and business development initiatives. His experience spans both commercial and operational disciplines, enabling him to bridge strategic planning with practical execution in demanding environments.

At FGi Global Solutions, Olmedo supports operational planning and execution throughout Latin America, providing regional pricing support, vendor and fleet coordination, and logistics management. His extensive regional network, operational insight, and commitment to efficiency help deliver reliable solutions and sustainable value to clients operating in dynamic and challenging markets.

Krista Hendry

Vice President – International Development Services

Krista Hendry brings to FGi her deep experience working with local NGOs and natural resource companies facing the challenges of operating in conflict-sensitive environments. She collaborates with management teams to create, support, and lead effective solutions. A former executive director of the DC-based Fund for Peace, Krista is adept at developing relationships and trust across sectors on complex issues, promoting dialogue and cooperation to create innovative results.

She has built successful partnerships between NGOs and the private sector and is experienced in high-level negotiations and interactions with the government and the private sector on complex international security and human rights instruments. Krista has performed site assessments, developed training courses, and led implementation workshops on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) as well as performed and trained on conflict and human rights impact assessments at national, provincial, local, and site/community levels. She was one of the lead authors of the IFC’s Good Practice Handbook on the Use of Security Forces (Performance Standard 4). At FGi, she supports the company’s approach to ensuring its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance and is able to assist clients on that aspect as well.

Doug Brooks

Vice President – Government Relations

Doug Brooks is the Vice President of Government Relations at FGi Solutions. A longtime advocate and specialist on the constructive utilization of the private sector for international stabilization and humanitarian missions, in 2001 he founded what became the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) and led it for more than a decade. He worked closely with NGOs, academics, and industry to create international standards, guidelines, and codes.

Mr. Brooks is a frequent commentator on news programs and has testified before the U.S. Congress and South African Parliament. He earned his BA from Indiana University and MA from Baylor University with additional graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Doug races canoes and enjoys morning runs.