Our Team
Our leadership team brings together deep expertise in energy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement to drive Solence Energy's mission forward.
Leadership
Our team combines international experience with a deep understanding of local communities and energy markets.
Managing Director / CEO
LinkedIn profileAs the Managing Director and CEO of Solence Energy, I am responsible for shaping our overall strategy, overseeing planning, and managing business operations. I serve on steering committees for projects across South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Turkey, and act as the primary contact for investors and international stakeholders.
Director PMO & Project Management
LinkedIn profileI lead our Marketing & Sales initiatives, oversee and manage all ongoing Solence Energy projects, and provide support to both internal and external stakeholders. I handle project management across business initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.
Strategic Advisor & Partner
LinkedIn profileI am the head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for Urban Holdings Solar, and I am the Strategic Advisor and Partner to Solence Energy, responsible for leading investor relations and managing the Solence capital sourcing ecosystem. I structure and nurture relationships with equity and debt partners, ensuring that our project pipeline is matched with the right financial instruments and strategic alliances. I also advise on capital strategy for priority markets, helping Solence Energy scale its portfolio of solar and clean energy projects across Africa and beyond.
Managing Director, Solence Zambia
LinkedIn profileI am the Managing Director of Solence Zambia and lead a team of on-the-ground specialists for Solence across four countries. My team is tasked with project opportunity identification, validation, and qualification before Solence decides to engage and, together with the project owners, develop those projects to a shovel-ready status. I collaborate across technical, commercial, and legislative workstreams. My focus is on building and maintaining strong relationships with all relevant local stakeholders, ultimately driving the growth and expansion of Solence Energy's footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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