Phanes Group is an international solar energy developer, investment manager and asset manager strategically headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Established in 2012, Phanes Group has a growing portfolio of solar investments and developments that currently span five geographies globally, including Chile, Dominican Republic, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The group has a distinct focus on emerging markets, with a cumulative clean power contribution standing in excess of 70 megawatts, and a further 1 GW under development or at the planning stage. The firm’s management team brings substantial experience in capital markets, photovoltaic solar project development, risk management, and asset construction. With a branch office in Rotkreuz, Switzerland focused on asset management, the Group launched in 2016 a dedicated asset construction division based in Dubai, as well as its first regional branch based in Johannesburg South Africa – extending its in-house capabilities across the value chain.

Built up and led the Asset Management division of Dubai International Financial Centre based investment bank Gulf Merchant Bank. Launch of a Private Equity Fund focused on Emerging Market opportunities in MENA and a vehicle for opportunistic distressed opportunities.

Member of Management team and COO of Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Product Business. Division had $700B AuM and 150 staff in six locations. Coverage of MENA and several key strategic initiatives such as Structured Products, Solutions Business, Securitizations and Emerging Markets products.

Strategy and Business Consulting for Banks and Financial Services institutions.