Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience, the expert is proficient in portfolio management, program design, and stakeholder engagement within energy and tech accelerator ecosystems. Responsibilities have included managing a $7.3 million fundraising portfolio, coordinating cross-functional teams across 13 countries, and supporting over 1,200 startups. Career highlights include developing a matchmaking database, leading global fundraising meetings, and securing significant funding from Engie and other donors. The expert excels in using tools like Airtable, Zendesk CRM, and Asana, and has previously held significant leadership roles, including Senior Manager of Global Operations at New Energy Nexus.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as Engie and the JAC Trust, securing funding for various projects. Involvement includes managing a $7.3 million fundraising portfolio and developing grant reporting workflows. Worked across diverse projects involving capacity building and sustainability initiatives in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on energy and entrepreneurship. The expert's work spans regional and sector-specific projects, particularly in clean energy and startup support, with geographic experience in countries like Uganda, India, and the USA.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including energy, environment, fundraising, grants management, and program management. Background includes positions at New Energy Nexus, focusing on clean energy startups and sustainability ecosystems. Interdisciplinary expertise includes digital tools for program management and stakeholder engagement. The geographic scope of work spans 13 countries, with significant contributions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, where initiatives in capacity building and international development have been led. Extensive geographic experience includes China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, Uganda, and the USA, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Africa and Asia. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions have supported clean energy initiatives and startup ecosystems.

Languages and education

With native-level fluency in English, classified at C2 proficiency, the expert has utilized language skills extensively in international contexts, working across multilingual teams and engaging with stakeholders in countries such as China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, Uganda, and the USA. Educational background includes an MSc in Energy Studies from the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, completed between October 2014 and January 2016, and a BA Hons in Accounting and Finance from the University of East London, Malaysia Campus, from September 2010 to August 2013.