James Carter specialises in complex commercial arbitration and litigation. He acts for clients across a broad spectrum of sectors including energy, construction and infrastructure, banking and financial services, telecommunications and technology. James is the Head of the UK Energy and Natural Resources practice.

Ade Adeola has responsibility for leading Standard Chartered Bank’s Energy & Natural Resources business for EMEA with a focus on providing investment banking solutions for clients across the energy value chain using multiple products.

Kizzita Mensah has worked extensively in providing legal advice within the particular context of corporate organization, project finance, policy formulation as well as organizational development.

Lisa joined Actis in 2016 and in 2020 was appointed Head of Africa for the Energy Infrastructure team taking responsibility for originating and managing energy investments across the continent.

Marvin is an Investment Director in the Africa team of Meridiam SAS, a global infrastructure investor and asset manager.

Wale Tinubu is the Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, Africa’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the first African company to have a cross-border inward listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Rory Connor specialises in project development and finance in the energy sector, both in the UK and globally.

Cheryl Buss is currently the CEO of Absa International which includes Absa Securities United Kingdom.

An investment professional with over 20 years’ experience in finance, principal investments and infrastructure, Tariye has mobilized over US$3 billion of capital for infrastructure projects in Africa.

Philippe joined PIDG as Chief Executive Officer in 2014. He is a member of the PIDG Ltd. Credit, Investment and HSES Committees.

Nicholas founded the Winch Energy Group in 2008.

Emily Buckley is bp’s senior manager for solar and new technologies growth.

Madelein has extensive experience in the area of Value-Added Tax and specialises in VAT since 1994.

Joubert is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Hasnen Varawalla is a Managing Director at Absa Investment Baking based in London advising clients on corporate finance, capital markets and M&A.

Mohamed Dhorat is an astute investor with experience in the asset management and investment banking sectors.

Lucy is currently General Manager, Infrastructure Finance Energy, Environment & PPP’s at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). She is primarily responsible for leading origination activities, structuring and managing relationships with key clients.

Russell has run the Durban Investment Promotion Authority, known as Invest Durban, for 18 years. He’s a NED of the Durban Chamber of Commerce, the Durban Auto Cluster, & past Chairman of the Institute of Directors, KZN. Previously, also on The Mercury Editorial Board, Independent Newspapers, plus the Boards of other Commercial Co's & NPC's.

Muriel has considerable experience of international business, developing markets and government. In addition to her broad background in business she has a particular expertise in sustainability. She chairs SASOL’s Safety, Social and Ethics Committee, has worked with BHP Billiton, Bidvest and was Chief Negotiator on Climate Change for the South African Government at the United Nations.