Emmanuel Grand is an economist specialising in the energy sector, with more than 15 years of experience in market analyses, contract negotiations, investment appraisal, regulatory analyses, and economic expertise in litigation.

A seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the engineering, and construction industry, Mohamed Elwakeel is the Head of Business Development for Africa at Dar Group.

Suzan is Head of Energy at Africa Specialty Risks and is a qualified chemical engineer with over 12 years’ experience in the insurance industry.

Rahul leads the global analytical team responsible for the publication of Moody's Second Party Opinions, which assess how green, social and sustainability bonds and loans contribute and align to sustainability principle.

Titus focuses on project development, finance and corporate transactions in Africa, with a particular focus in the energy and natural resources sectors - power, oil & gas, mining and infrastructure.

Guy Winter is a Partner in Fasken’s London office. He is recognized for his particular experience in Equity Capital Markets, Private Equity / VC, Public and Private M&A, JVs and complex reorganizations in the Energy & Natural Resources sector.  

Anthony has been working with Bboxx over the last three years to support the company on its accelerated growth trajectory. Bboxx manufactures, distributes and finances decentralised solar powered systems in developing countries and has head offices in London and Rwanda with operations across Africa and Asia.

Matthew is an experienced manager and investor in frontier markets and currently Managing Director at Cluff Mineral Resources Ltd based in Accra, Ghana. 

Barbro Ciakudia is a Senior Manager in Business Development and CSR at AMEA Power. AMEA Power is one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in the Middle East, currently active in 20 countries across Africa and the Middle East.

Simon Penney was appointed Gemcorp Capital’s Head of Middle East in July 2023 having spent the majority of his career in banking across emerging markets.

Sebastian is the Senior Executive Officer for The Mauritius Commercial Bank (DIFC Branch). He joined MCB in 2019 to assist the group in establishing an office in Dubai.

Jasen has 18 years logistics experience (12 years at DHL in various positions – operational and commercially in following roles: Operations Supervisor, Sales Executive, Agencies Manager, Area Sales Manager and National Channel Manager all within South Africa)

An infrastructure developer, civil engineer and investment banker with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sector across various infrastructure sectors in Africa.

Sameh Shenouda is the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of Africa Finance Corporation. He leads origination, execution and portfolio management of transactions across a wide range of sectors and products.

Hanan Bakr Sakr is the Head of Private Sector Engagement team for the UAE Climate Change Special Envoy office for COP28.

Tim McDonnell is the Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor. Tim has covered the business and science of climate change for more than a decade from the front lines of the crisis around the world.

Hennie Heymans was appointed CEO for DHL Express, Sub Saharan Africa in September 2015. In his current role, he is responsible for leading over 4000 employees, across 51 countries in Sub Saharan Africa Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service, Human Resources and Commercial activities in the Sub-Saharan region.

Max Bearak covers the geopolitics of climate change for The New York Times. Previously, he worked as Nairobi Bureau Chief for The Washington Post.

Silven is the Global Sector Lead for Health Services, based in Washington DC. He is a seasoned investment professional with +15 years’ experience in investment banking and M&A on the African continent and global emerging markets.