Chief Executive & Founder of Ignite Energy Access, Africa’s digital Energy Access utility and platform consolidator. We run one platform across SHS, irrigation & productive-use, mini-grids and C&I, integrated with mobile-money/USSD payments, partner integrations (MNO, CRM/ERP, KYC, utility/government), and an AI/IoT-led ops engine.
With the widest reach on the continent – 12 countries and 600+ mini-hubs, shops & service centers, Ignite has brought affordable, reliable power to 20+ million people, cutting cost-to-serve and shrinking time-to-light for homes, clinics, schools and SMEs.
For 25+ years I’ve worked at the intersection of sustainable development, technology and finance – as investor, founder and executive. I’ve built value-added businesses and a portfolio of climate assets >$1B, and partnered with sovereign wealth funds, supranationals, blue-chip companies, leading NGOs and over 20 national governments. Recognized internationally as a speaker, author and strategic innovator, I hold an MBA (with distinction) from London Business School and have contributed patents and publications on tech, emerging business models and geo-economies.
My focus now: consolidation, integrations and ground-game operations that make energy truly affordable – at speed and scale
