Gerald WamalwaEntrepreneur, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mellech Group; Close to 25 years professional experience; Skilled in Project Finance, PPPs, Project Management and Civil Engineering. >Background in Structural Engineering; Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya; Close to 25 years experience in the construction and infrastructure sector with focus on Civil Engineering Construction, Energy and Building Works undertaking projects in some of the most diverse conditions and terrain in Kenya and South Sudan. >Skilled and experienced in Project Finance and PPPs: I structure, source and arrange sustainable finance for turnkey bankable projects (PPP, EPCF, BOT, BOOT, BLT) with attractive ROI /ROE and ESG metrics for finance and development across the region; I undertake project development and collaborate with reputable EPCs, OEMs and Funding Partners. The project scope and delivery models are dictated by legal framework, project sponsor requirements and project specifics.>In-depth practical knowledge of technical and financial analysis and evaluation of sustainable development projects.>Professional project support and advisory services for Project Finance, PPPs, Project Development and Management. >Founded Mellech Engineering & Construction in 2003 which has operations in Kenya & South Sudan, undertaking projects of varied nature for Governments, Public Sector Agencies, International Development Agencies and Private Sector Organizations. Our service offering is mainly in the Roads, Building Works and Energy sector.>In 2009 Mellech Engineering was honored as Best Overall Company in the KPMG/Nation Media Group Kenya Top 100 Mid-Sized Company Awards in addition to the Pinnacle Award, Fastest Growing Company Award & Service Industry Champion Award while I was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.>In 2010 Mellech Engineering achieved ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification and was also Runner Up in the Legatum / Omidyar Network Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship.>Below are certifications and recognitions conferred on me personally, thus far: Associate Member, Institute of Engineers of Kenya Entrepreneur of the Year – KPMG/Nation Media Group Kenya Top 100 Mid-Sized Company Awards - 2010 Top 40 under 40 Men in Kenya in business - 2011 & 2012;  Finalist, East Africa Business Awards (Young Entrepreneur Category) – Forbes Africa /CNBC – 2012; Nominee, African Leadership Network (ALN).  Board Member / Judge on the CFC Stanbic Magnate Show – 2012; Young Business Leaders to Watch – Forbes Africa - 2014