-Hired as the lead development expert, with key focus of developing and implementing power projects in African markets. -Responsible for the growth of Azura through organic project development and M&A activities.-Board Member of Azura owned companies both in operation and under development.-Lead and mentor colleagues through project development, implementation and migration processes.-Hold key support role for Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) of project developments.-Co-lead technology selection and technical configuration of new projects.

AZURA POWER, Port Louis, Mauritius 01/2018 - PresentDirectorAzura Power (“Azura”) is a pan-African Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) developer, financier, and operator, owned by Actis (private equity), Africa50 (Development Fund Institution) and Amaya Capital (private investor).-Hired as the lead development expert, with key focus of developing and implementing projects in growing Mozambique power market, and other African markets. -Responsible for the growth of Azura through organic project development and M&A activities.-Board Member of Azura owned companies both in operation and under development.-Lead and mentor colleagues through project development, implementation and migration processes.-Hold key support role for Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) of project developments.-Co-lead technology selection and technical configuration of new projects. Project Highlights:-Since hired to lead project development and specifically the Mozambique strategy:-Azura acquired the majority of CTRG, a 175 megawatt (“MW”) operating gas-fired power project in Mozambique, in partnership with national utility; -Sourced and led the development of Nor Energy, a 200MW integrated infrastructure LNG-to-power project with c.$1.2 billion of capital investment, a first-of-kind project in region;-Sourced and led the development of two 100MW solar projects with battery storage;-Added a total of 575MW of new power capacity to Azura’s portfolio, summing to c.$500 million of new equity capital investment, while deploying a total of c.$1.5 billion of new capital investment into the Mozambique power sector.-Retain a central role in the ESG activities.-Mapped and authored the energy supply and demand forecast for the entire Mozambique power system (2020 to 2023), with less than a 1% degree of error outcome. -Led the acquisition of 115MW thermal power project in Senegal.-Co-authored Commercial & Industry power development strategy for Nigeria.

Co-Founding Partner, Venture Capital Financier and Current ShareholderFlagship Project Finance IPP of Mozambique pioneering the IPP sector in Mozambique. -Developed and closed one of first Project Finance power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, also being the first Project Finance power project in Mozambique, with a project cost of $111 million.-Led project development from inception through commercial operation, including: ESG matters, Financing, Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”), licensing processes, Concession process, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract (“EPC”) negotiations and conclusion.-Designed the project’s Development to Operational Migration Plan.-Developed and closed one of first Project Finance power projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, also being the first Project Finance power project in Mozambique, with a project cost of $111 million.-Led project development from inception through commercial operation, including: ESG matters, Financing, Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”), licensing processes, Concession process, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract (“EPC”) negotiations and conclusion.-Designed the project’s Development to Operational Migration Plan.

Venture capital and IPP development firm specializing in power projects in emerging markets.-Designed and led corporate development strategy.-Built strategic partnerships with energy sector firms to organically grow business development.-Negotiating and drafting key project documents under traditional Project Finance principles.-Identified and raised equity and debt capital for projects.

Responsible for the growth of a multinational telecommunications company through the strategic acquisition of complementary companies, technologies, licenses and other assets in existing and new markets.Responsible for the deal process from the deal origination to consummation through final execution of operational integration.Management of virtual cross-cultural M & A teams comprised of senior and mid-level management.  Participate in the overall strategic guidance of the organization.

Responsible for the investment of the Scudder Latin American Power Fund, a $257 million private equity fund created to invest in independent power projects in Latin America and the Caribbean with funds committed by the International Finance Corporation and other public and private multinational organizations.Negotiated Project Development Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering and Procurement Contracts, Shareholders Agreements and Operations and Maintenance Contracts. Structured project financing with Brazilian banks including the Brazilian national development bank (BNDES).Worked on environmental feasibility studies with the International Finance Corporation and environmental engineering firms. Worked with the fund's asset management to restructure project finances.