Our Team

Aashna is an Associate Director at CrossBoundary Access. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Aashna was a Director at ThirdWay Partners, leading multiple transaction advisory mandates in various sectors including renewable energy.…

Adedayo Adedapo holds a first-class bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria. Adedayo is also a licensed Engineer by the Council for…

Aditi Mehta is a member of CrossBoundary’s power and infrastructure advisory team and is based in the Mumbai office. Aditi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from University…

Aditya Garg is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University…

Ahmad is a member of the investment analysis team, providing support to public and private investors in the West Bank-Gaza region. He holds over five years of combined experience in…

Aishat holds a Master of Science in Finance from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Warwick, UK and is a…

Albert is a member of CrossBoundary Energy’s regulatory affairs team based in the Nairobi office. Albert holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from William Paterson University. He has…

Alejandro is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based in the Dubai office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Alejandro was a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in New York…

Alina holds a Master of Science in Finance from Imperial College London, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor of Economics from Plekhanov…

Amos holds an MSc in Finance and Investment with Distinction from the University of Leeds and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the Southern Federal University. Prior to joining CrossBoundary,…

Andile Duda is an Administrative Assistant and a dedicated professional with expertise in Administration, Client Support, and Property Administration. Currently a member of the CrossBoundary Group, Andile has gained extensive…

Anita brings a wealth of experience in project finance and cross-border financing, with a particular focus on the technology and telecommunications sectors. She holds First Class Honors degrees from the…

Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nairobi and is a Project Manager Professional with the Project Management Institute (PMI). Prior to joining…

Antonin holds a Master in Management from emLyon Business School and a Master in Markets Law & Regulation from Paris Dauphine University. He joined CrossBoundary after working for Suez International,…

Arno holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honors degree in Financial accounting from the North West University in South Africa and is a qualified Professional Accountant SA (SAIPA). Prior to joining…

Asatu holds an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Masters in Financial Economics from Boston University’s International Graduate Program, and a Bachelors in International Finance from…

Beaulene is a qualified Professional Accountant (SA) (SAIPA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honors degree in Financial accounting from the North West University in South Africa. Beaulene’s professional career…

Benedicte Katende is a member of CrossBoundary’s Advisory team based in the Kinshasa office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management from Damelin College, Pretoria. With a…

Blen holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Business Economics from Marymount College. Blen is a finance and investment professional with 15+ years of experience managing investments in the US…

Bobby Patel graduated Magna Cum Laude from Austin College, where he majored in International Economics & Finance and minored in Chemistry. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa…

Bodunde Akinola is a member of the Investment Advisory team. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Nottingham. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Bodunde…

Bohdan Hrinchenko is an Analyst on CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Bohdan served as a Senior Analyst at Metinvest, an international mining and metals company, where he…

Cara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and International Relations from Oxford Brookes University and a Diploma from the Digital Marketing Institute. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Cara worked in marketing…

Carla Whitehead is a Senior Asset Manager for the CrossBoundary Energy team and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to CrossBoundary, Carla worked at Acciona for over 10…

Catalina brings +13 years of experience in development finance, strategic consulting & regional expansion. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Catalina led the Latin American growth of Generation.org, a…

Charles Muthee is a Senior Permitting Officer at CrossBoundary Energy, based in the Nairobi Office. He holds an MA from the University of Cologne, Germany, and a BA in Environmental…

Charles co-leads CrossBoundary’s Data Analytics team (CBDA) and is based out of the Nairobi office. He holds an MSc in Advanced Mathematics and BSc in Mathematics from the University of…

Charlton’s work experience spans 25 years, with 14 spent in the electronics manufacturing industry. He has been involved in over 740MW Wind, Solar and Hybrid projects, from start to completion.…

Charlyn Muthemba is a strategic leader in office management and administration at CrossBoundary Group, based in Nairobi. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Management), a Diploma…

Chika Obodo is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team, based in Lagos, Nigeria. Chika holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Lagos. Prior to…

Chioma Ehimare is currently the Senior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer at CrossBoundary Energy. She is an experienced professional with a master’s degree in Environmental Management, specializing in…

Christian Wright is a Board Director and Advisor for CrossBoundary Energy with over 28 years developing, project financing, and operating power over 1GW of IPP projects across Africa, which have…

Christine Chinwuba is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team and is based in the Lagos office. Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of California,…

Christine Livet is an Associate Principal on CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital investment advisory team and has 10 years’ experience advising companies and investors at the intersection of climate, nature and agriculture.…

Chris is the Chief Financial Officer of The CrossBoundary Group. His experience with the firm includes investment advisory, executive leadership, and finance and operations. He has headed up our Johannesburg,…

Christopher is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He has extensive experience supporting private sector development across the African Great Lakes…

Christy Sisko is the Head of Corporate Development at CrossBoundary. She is based in CrossBoundary’s Washington D.C. office. Christy has more than 11 years of experience working in international development…

Clare Kwedho is an Employee Experience Specialist on the People Team at CrossBoundary Group. She holds both a Master of Commerce and a Bachelor of Commerce from Strathmore University in…

Cynthia is a member of CrossBoundary’s People team, based in the Nairobi office. She specialises in talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and employer branding. She works closely with hiring managers across…

Cynthia graduated as with top honors from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, with a BBS in Financial Economics. Before joining the CrossBoundary Energy team, Cynthia was part of our Advisory…

Dadiso holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering focusing on Smart Grid Technologies from Stellenbosch University. She also holds a Master’s in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree and a Bachelor’s…

Damaris is a member of the Finance Team and is based in CrossBoundary’s Nairobi office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Damaris worked with DTOS International East Africa(K) Ltd as part of…

Daniel is a Senior Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) Officer at CrossBoundary Energy, based in the Nairobi office. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Pwani University…

Daniel Zea is a member of CrossBoundary’s Energy Transition Advisory team. He previously worked as a Wealth Management Intern at BTG Pactual, collaborating with private and corporate bankers to develop…

David is a member of CrossBoundary’s Power and Infrastructure investment advisory team and has advised multiple stakeholders on developing over 400MW of renewable energy projects across the world. David is…

David is a member of the Investment Advisory team based in CrossBoundary’s Kampala office. Prior to joining the firm, David was a research analyst at Jubilee Insurance, where he specialized…

David is a Performance Manager at CrossBoundary Energy, holding a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Throughout his career, he has accumulated valuable experience in…

David holds a law degree from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with a minor in Spanish from Denison University. Prior to CrossBoundary, he was…

Debrah Kiwara is the People Operations Manager serving with CrossBoundary Group’s People team. Debrah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from Africa Nazarene University and a postgraduate diploma…

Desi holds a Bachelor’s in public administration from Babcock University. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, she worked as an Administrator at Co-creation Hub Limited, an innovation center dedicated to accelerating the…

Desmond is an Electrical/Electronic Engineer with over a decade of experience in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar energy across Ghana and Kenya. He currently works on the Asset Management Team…

Devoe is a member of CrossBoundary Energy’s investment team. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Government and Legal Studies, with a concentration in International Relations from Bowdoin…

Diana is a 2010 Rhodes Scholar and holds an MBA and an MSc in African Studies from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Accountancy & Finance from Birmingham…

Doreen Osafo-Parry holds an MSc in Development Management and BSc in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. She has over 10 years of…

Elsa is part of the investment advisory team and is based in Beirut, Lebanon. Elsa was the recipient of the Fulbright scholarship, enabling her to pursue her Master of Science…

Emily is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting both from the University of Cape Town. Emily started her…

Erika has an MBA from The Wharton School and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. She completed her undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics at Harvard College.…

Erin is a member of the Project Development team based in the Nairobi office, where she is responsible for evaluating, structuring, and delivering renewable energy solutions for Telecom clients across…

Eunice is a Communications Assistant based in the Nairobi office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and has a background in…

Evonne Pinto is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking sector in administration. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from St. Agnes College, Mangalore…

Fanta co-leads CrossBoundary’s West Africa Investment Advisory team. She has an MBA from The Wharton School and completed her undergraduate degree in Finance with a minor in Spanish at the…

Felipe Calderón is a member of CrossBoundary’s Advisory team in Latin America and the Caribbean. Felipe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes.…

Francesca is a member of the CrossBoundary Group operations team, based in the Mauritius office. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Australia in Finance and Management…

Francis Lecours is an electrical engineer with 38 years of industrial experience in construction, food & beverage, oil and mining.

Frank Alloghe is a seasoned Business Development Director with 19 years of experience in the power sector, bringing to CrossBoundary Energy a wealth of expertise and a proven track record…

Francois is a Senior Project Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Energy and holds a Master of Electrical Engineering degree from the North West University in South Africa. He has extensive experience…

Frashia holds a Finance Degree from the Kenya College of Accountancy University. Prior to joining CrosssBoundary, Frashia was an Administration Officer at Saurus Networks Ltd, a leading firm in systems…

Freddy is based in CrossBoundary’s Cape Town office where he is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team. Freddy holds a National Diploma in Business and Management from the Cape…

Frederik Benzel is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary. As Senior Transaction Adviser he originates and leads transaction advisory assignments across global underserved markets. He holds a Master of Science in…

As Managing Director and co-founder of CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA), Gabriel leads Africa’s pioneering project finance facility for mini-grids, mobilizing funding from bluechip investors like ARCH, Bank of America, and…

George is a member of our investment advisory team focused on healthcare. He also serves as the Chief of Staff for Africa. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, George was an Investment…

Georgina Mills is an assistant at CrossBoundary’s London office, where she leverages her extensive administrative experience to support the team. Georgina has a background in various administrative roles across different…

Gertrude is a member of CrossBoundary’s administrative team, providing strategic and executive support while contributing to project planning and execution. She previously worked at Jamii Telecommunications Limited specializing in exceptional…

Habib holds an MBA from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and a B.S. in International Business from Northeastern University. Prior to CrossBoundary, Habib was a Senior Investment Associate…

Hannes is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team based in Cape Town, South Africa. Hannes holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering (B.Eng.) and a master’s engineering…

Helidah holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, she served as a Business Analyst at Delta40…

Hendrik has over 10 years of Project Finance experience and provides financial modeling and financial structuring support to clients. Hendrik advises governments on the structuring of bankable procurement programs for…

Henry Carr is an Energy Policy Director at CrossBoundary Energy. Prior to joining CBE, Henry worked for the UK Government on climate change policy. Whilst there he worked on developing…

Humphrey is a Managing Director of the Energy Access team and a member of the CrossBoundary Group Council. Prior to joining CrossBoundary Humphrey worked at The Boston Consulting Group where…

Ian Ndegwa is an Associate on the Natural Capital team, supporting companies, investors, and organizations scale capital into nature-based solutions in emerging markets by supporting capital raises and strategic engagements…

Ifeoma Dike leads CrossBoundary Energy’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team and is based in the Lagos office. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and…

Iman is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based in the Dakar office. She holds a degree in Corporate Finance from SKEMA Business School. Iman brings a wealth of…

An engineer by training and now a director of commercial solutions at CrossBoundary Energy, Irshaad Vawda is passionate about delivering kilowatts to the right people at the right time in…

Isaac Mera holds a Master’s in International Environmental Law from American University and a Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science from Inca Garcilaso de la Vega University. He has also…

Isolde is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based in the Ramallah office. She holds a Master Grande Ecole from Emlyon Business School. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Isolde worked…

Jad Mneymneh leads CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based out of the Dubai office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Jad co-founded Cornerstone Global and successfully led the scale-up of several foreign startups into…

Jake has a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He is also a graduate of the University of Notre…

Jamie McInerney is a frontier and emerging markets investment professional with experience leading investment projects and structuring blended finance transactions. He is part of CrossBoundary’s corporate development leadership team based…

Jane Nduati is currently Legal Counsel in the Nairobi office. Before joining CrossBoundary, Jane served as an Associate at both Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP and DLA Piper Africa – Kenya.…

Japheth Omari is the Head of Engineering at CrossBoundary Access. He is based in CrossBoundary’s Nairobi office. Before joining CrossBoundary Access, Japheth worked as the Senior Technical Advisor for mini-grids…

Jason is a member of CrossBoundary’s Caribbean investment advisory team and is based in Kingston, Jamaica. He earned a BSc in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies…

Jean is a CIMA Chartered Global Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA) with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Hons) degree in Financial Management from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa.…

Jean-Philippe has + 10 years’ experience in the Energy sector, working with global companies on major projects across Africa. With +1GW Power projects developed and operated, he has gained technical…

Jenny Wrench is the lead engineer for data analytics for CrossBoundary Energy. With almost 20 years in data, spanning analytics, engineering and data science, she has extensive experience in all…

Jesse Ruga Wang’ombe is a member of CrossBoundry’s Natural Capital team based in the Nairobi office. Jesse is an alumnus of Strathmore University where he studied Commerce specializing in Finance…

Joel holds an MSc in Investment Management from Henley Business School – University of Reading, in the UK. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Joel spent 10+ years working for Private Equity…

John brings a wealth of experience in sustainable energy solutions, project management, and engineering with a strong focus on bridging energy divides in underserved markets. He holds an M.Phil. in…

Jonathan oversees the advisory of over $250M worth of engagements in Latin America and the Caribbean across multiple industries such as Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, and others. He has…

Jordan is a Junior Investment Analyst on the CrossBoundary Access team and is based in the Nairobi office. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science in Financial Economics from Strathmore…

Jorge holds an MBA from Duke University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from La Universidad de Los Andes. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Jorge was the Finance and Strategy Director…

Joshua is a Senior Engineer at CrossBoundary Energy, based in the Lagos office. He graduated with a degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure. Joshua…

Umar Josiah Danbaba is the project management and operation lead at CrossBoundary Access. He holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of East London and a Bachelor…

Judy is a CPA finalist, holds an MBA (Finance) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Mgt & Trade from Kenyatta University. Prior to…

Jules Ndambu leads CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team in the Democratic Republic of Congo and is based in our Kinshasa office. Jules holds a Master in Finance from Frankfurt School of…

Julie is a Finance and Operations Manager in the Finance and Operations team, based in Mauritius. Julie is originally from Mauritius and has recently returned after spending just over a…

Juliet Mbaluka is an Administrative Assistant at CrossBoundary’s Nairobi office. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Diploma in Business Management from St. Paul’s University. Juliet is also…

Justus is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy Investment Team based in the Nairobi office. He holds an MBA from the University of Birmingham and a BSc in Economics from…

Karan is a member of CrossBoundary’s Asia Pacific Advisory team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering from GTU and a Post Graduate Diploma from NMIMS University. Prior to…

Karen holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the United States International University –…

Kate holds a Masters in Strategic Marketing from University of Witwatersrand and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Town. Before joining CrossBoundary, Kate worked in…

Kate Wharton leads CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital practice, focusing on climate and conservation finance in emerging and frontier markets. She advises nature-based carbon projects globally and is launching The Fund for…

Katherine is based in the CrossBoundary office in Cape Town. She holds bachelors degrees in commerce and law from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Katherine worked…

Kathleen is CrossBoundary Energy’s Chief Operating Officer. She directs company strategy and oversees daily operations including business analytics, information technology, corporate compliance, ESG, and regulatory affairs from the company’s Nairobi…

Kean Gee is a Project Development Director with the CrossBoundary Energy team and is based in Perth, Western Australia. Kean Gee holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and a Bachelor…

Kelley Gasper is a Principal on the CrossBoundary Energy investment team, with a focus on the telecoms space in sub-Saharan Africa. He has prior experience with the firm’s Advisory business…

Kelvin is a member of CrossBoundary’s finance team based in the Nairobi office. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute…

Khalil Haddad leads the advisory practice in Jordan for CrossBoundary, based out of the Amman office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Khalil served as Advisor and Director at the Dubai Chamber of…

Khushnoom Tata is based in the Mumbai office and is a member of the Administration team. Khushnoom holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from R.A. Podar College of Commerce and…

Kirtika Challa is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary Advisory and the Head of the Power and Infrastructure advisory practice. She holds an MBA from the Wharton Business School and a…

Kristel is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a master’s degree in Accounting from University at Buffalo and bachelor’s degree in Accounting, minor in Finance from Hartwick College. Kristel started…

Kristine Muriuki is a seasoned professional with a strong background in investment operations in Africa. Based at CrossBoundary’s Nairobi office, she leads the administration team and is recognized for her…

Kymberly Bays leads CrossBoundary Group’s global communications. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science from…

Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Los Andes University. Prior to CrossBoundary, Laura worked as a Senior Consultant at Everis Colombia, where she led and participated in…

Lello is a member of the East Africa Investment Advisory team. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, she worked with a sub-Saharan Africa-focused Impact venture fund, responsible for deal origination, execution, and…

Lenny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi and has over 8 years of experience in engineering and project development in the renewable…

Lesley Reddy is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based in Johannesburg. She is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of…

Lilian is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team in Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a Master’s in Management from EDHEC Business School and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from Université Pierre…

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the United States International University (USIU)-Africa and a Specialist Diploma in Internal Communications from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).…

Loda is an internationally acclaimed power generation expert with nearly 20years’ experience in engineering management and project development. Before joining CrossBoundary, Loda was leading a power generation engineering consulting team…

Loïc holds a Master in Economics from the Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Lyon and a Master in Management (Programme Grande Ecole) from the ESSEC Business School. Prior to joining…

Makari Krause is an Associate Principal in CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital Advisory practice. Makari holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Environment, Economics, and Politics…

Malek holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon Business School and a BSc in Finance from IHEC Carthage. Prior to CrossBoundary, Malek has accumulated over 10 years of…

Mame Awa holds a triple Master’s degree in Management with a specialization in finance, run jointly by Emlyon Business School, Ludwig Maximilian University, and Lancaster University Management School. Prior to…

Mandeep holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Warwick in the UK. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Mandeep worked as a Manager at Msingi East Africa…

Marcos has an MBA from INSEAD and a Master of International Relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar.…

Marilia dos Reis Martins is a Managing Director on CrossBoundary’s Natural Capital team. Marilia leads a number of climate and nature transactions and innovative fund designs in developing economies globally,…

Matt holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and an MBA from Stanford University where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar. He is originally from Australia…

Maureen Kinuthia is an Environmental Social Governance and Manager based in CrossBoundary’s Nairobi office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Ms. Kinuthia served as a Safety Health and Environment Quality (SHEQ) Officer at…

Maximilian is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based in Johannesburg. He is a CFA Charterholder, holding a Master’s in Financial Technology as well as a BCom (Honours) in…

Megan holds both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Megan practiced as…

Michele has an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree from Moi University in Kenya. She is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with the Association of Energy Engineers. Prior to joining CrossBoundary,…

Michelle Patrick-Akinrinade holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania and a BBA in Finance and Investments from Baruch College, City University of New York. Before…

Miguel Jreidy is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team and is based in the Lebanon office. He earned a Master’s degree in Finance from the American University of Beirut…

Modi is a member of the Investment Advisory team. Modi holds an MBA from the University of Oxford – Said Business School, a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Analysis…

Mohamedali is a CFA Charterholder and an ACCA Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Accounting with First Class Honors from Oxford Brookes University. Mohamedali started his career…

Mourine holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the United States International University-Africa. Mourine is also a 2020 scholar of the Young African Leadership Institute (YALI) East Africa, a…

Muna Yuusuf is an Associate Principal in the CrossBoundary Energy investment team where she is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with investors and partners of CrossBoundary Energy as well as…

Muthoni Muigai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Daystar University. She is also a certified Human Resource Business Partner. Muthoni’s career spans several sectors, including IT, Education, Telecom, and…

Nadia Onsando is the People Operations Specialist on CrossBoundary Group’s People team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Luther College, USA. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Nadia worked…

Nandini holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. She has 10+ years of experience and specializes in energy transition investments, voluntary carbon market, and the…

Naomi is a member of CrossBoundary’s administration team based in the Nairobi office. Naomi holds a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Kenya Methodist University. Prior to joining CrossBoundary Naomi worked…

Nathan Kelly is CrossBoundary’s Head of US Underserved Markets. He is a trusted advisor to government agencies, impact investors, commercial investors, conservation NGOs, and foundations. Prior to his role as…

Neldjé is a Development Manager for CrossBoundary Energy, based in the Johannesburg office. Neldjé holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development from the…

Nelly holds an MBA from United States International University-Africa and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Kenya College of Accountancy University. Prior to joining CrosssBoundary, Nelly was a…

Nichola holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Plymouth and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Edinburgh. Growing up in Kenya gave…

Nigel Sibili is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based in Johannesburg. He is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Business Finance from…

Mykyta (Nikita) Sergeev is an Associate Principal on CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team based in the Chisinau office. Prior to CrossBoundary, Nikita served as an Investment Associate at Horizon Capital, a…

Niklas holds a double Master’s degree in Energy Technologies, Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, and Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal, where he studied in the IET InnoEnergy…

Nittaya is a member of the finance and administration team. She has a Master’s in accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Thai Chamber of Commerce University in Bangkok,…

Nneka Chime is a Partner at CrossBoundary Advisory, based in the Lagos office. Nneka has a first-class Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA…

Norbert holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nairobi. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Norbert worked as a Field Service Engineer with…

Olaide Ladipo is based in CrossBoundary’s Lagos office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Olaide worked at McKinsey & Company, supporting private and quasi-governments institutions on business strategy development, go to market…

Olena Smyrnova is an experienced financial professional with a proven track record in equity and debt fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt restructuring, and corporate development in emerging markets, in…

Olushola Olalekan Hambolu is a hands-on procurement and supply chain professional with over a decade of experience across various industries. His recent experience is with Odyssey Energy Solutions as a…

Oluwafemi is a member of CrossBoundary Energy’s energy team based in the Lagos office. He holds a degree in Project Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria,…

Prior to CrossBoundary, Mr. Politi interned at FirstBridge Ventures, First Bridge Ventures is a VC platform designed to connect the Asian and European entrepreneurial landscapes, where he studied technology market…

Osmann holds a Master’s degree in General Engineering with a specialization in Energy Systems and Environment from IMT Atlantique – Ecole des Mines de Nantes in France. Prior to joining…

Pamela Makhaye is a Business Intelligence Specialist, part of the Corporate Development team. Pamela holds Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Business Finance from the University of the Witwatersrand and…

Paul co-leads CrossBoundary’s Africa Advisory practice providing transaction and investment advisory services to unlock private capital in underserved markets. Prior to CrossBoundary, he worked for an Africa focused investment manager…

Paula graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in Economics (Honors) and a minor in Education. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Paula was a junior associate at a Boston-based consulting firm…

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Before joining CrossBoundary, Peter worked as a Senior IT Solution…

Pieter has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting & Finance and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Bond University in Australia. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Pieter worked in J.P.…

Priya has 9 years’ experience working in climate finance and commercial banking, specializing in impact climate investments. Priya has a proven track record in origination, structuring, execution, portfolio management and…

Qudus is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team. Qudus holds an HND (Higher National Diploma) in Electrical Electronics Engineering from Lagos State Polytechnic (Now Lagos State University of Science…

Rajen spent over 16 years practicing in Tier 1 international law firms, where he specialized in cross-border energy and infrastructure projects as well as multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions. Prior to joining…

Raphael George is a Senior Operations and Maintenance Engineer at CrossBoundary Energy, bringing nearly a decade of experience in energy systems and renewable technologies. He holds an M.Eng. in Renewable…

Reinhardt is a Business Development Director for the CrossBoundary Energy Team, based in South Africa. Previously, he served as the Head of Mining for both Africa and Asia-Pacific regions at…

Richard has an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. He has over 12 years’ experience in African renewable energy and has worked on projects across…

Rik has been active on the African continent in the telecom and energy sectors for over 15 years, living in Kenya and South Africa. At CrossBoundary Energy he looks after…

Robert holds a Diploma in Marketing from Universal College in Nairobi. He also holds a Diploma in Business Management. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Robert founded and ran Bertis Tours &…

Robert is a member of CrossBoundary Energy’s investment team based in the Nairobi office. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Finance from Brunel University of London.…

Rory Buchanan is a Senior Project Development Manager at CrossBoundary Energy, responsible for appraising, structuring, and delivering new projects. Rory has a first-class MA degree in French and Russian from…

Rose is a member of CrossBoundary’s investment advisory team, based in the Dubai office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Rose was a strategy consultant at The Bridgespan Group in New York…

Roukaya is a Principal at CrossBoundary Advisory, based in the DC office. She has a Master of Engineering in Operations Research from Ecole des Ponts et Chaussees Paris and an…

Ryan supports CrossBoundary’s work across the MENA region with a focus on technology and innovation. He also leads CrossBoundary’s Palestine office. From 2015-2021, he was executive director of Gaza Sky…

Saíde has graduated in Environmental Engineering from the Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique and he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Science and Technology of Renewable Energy. He has a…

Sam graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Sam spent two years managing an entire coworking space in downtown…

Sara is based in CrossBoundary’s Beirut office and is a member of the advisory team. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the American University of Beirut. She began…

Sayle is a part of the Corporate Development team as a Business Development Manager and Senior Associate for CrossBoundary Advisory. Prior to CrossBoundary, Sayle worked as a consultant at the…

Scott Richards is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary, leading Eastern Europe advisory and co-leading global fintech & financials advisory. Prior to CrossBoundary, Scott led the financial institutions and fintech private…

Prior to joining CrossBoundary Group, Sebastian was the General Counsel of TerraForm Power, where he was a member of the senior team that grew the company from concept to the…

Sharon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi. She was a project manager at Enkai Limited before working at CrossBoundary Energy.…

Shatadru Sensharma is a member of CrossBoundary’s Asia-Pacific investment advisory team and is based in the Mumbai office. He holds a Master’s in Finance degree from NMIMS, Mumbai, and a…

Simi Abere, based in CrossBoundary Dubai, co-leads Dhow Ventures and is a member of the advisory team. Holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BSc in Mathematics, Accounting, and Financial…

Souleiman has an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree from Moi University in Kenya. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Souleiman worked as a Project Advisor for The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit…

Stephen is a qualified finance professional bringing over 20 years of experience in emerging and frontier markets overseeing investments, financial management, and the execution of strategic plans. Stephen has worked…

Sumeet is a member of CrossBoundary Energy’s Development team based in the Cape Town office. Sumeet holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce in…

Surafel Kelemwork is a member of CrossBoundary Advisory’s East Africa Advisory team, based in Addis Ababa. Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Surafel brings more than 6 years of…

Susan Simiyu is an Operations Assistant at CrossBoundary Access based in the Nairobi office. She has a strong background in procurement, and supply chain operations. Susan holds a degree in…

Terry is an Investment Associate at CrossBoundary Access based in the Nairobi office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Terry worked as an Associate Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in…

Tessa holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in languages and international relations from Bond University, Australia. At CrossBoundary Tessa is Counsel for the CrossBoundary Access, working…

Tessa Lee is the Chief Regulatory Officer for CrossBoundary Energy and leads the Regulatory Affairs team, based in Nairobi. She holds a Master of Social Science from the London School…

Théo is a member of CrossBoundary’s Advisory team based in Dakar, Senegal. He is passionate about public affairs, geopolitics, macroeconomics and energy. After graduating from HEC Paris and Panthéon Sorbonne…

Théophile is a member of CrossBoundary’s Advisory team, based in the West Africa office. Théophile holds a Master in Management with a specialization in Corporate Finance from ESCP Europe. He…

Tim is an experienced Business Development Manager with more than 20 years of experience in industrial sectors such as mining and oil and gas. He is a committee member of…

Tolu has an MBA from HEC Paris and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University. She is a seasoned oil & gas professional with her experience ranging from rig…

Tom has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelors from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the CrossBoundary Group, Tom worked at Abraaj Capital, the Mongolia International…

Tom is an Associate Principal on CrossBoundary Energy’s investment team. His current responsibilities include fundraising, M&A, and internal value-creation initiatives. Tom joined CrossBoundary after a decade at Belltown Power, a…

Tombo is based in the CrossBoundary Nairobi office, where she leads CrossBoundary’s Mini-Grid Innovation Lab. Tombo holds an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and…

Tony Pollak is CrossBoundary’s Ukraine Investment Advisor. He holds a degree in Finance & International Business from New York University Stern School of Business and a JD with a specialization…

Veronica has a background in M&A, financial due diligence, and sustainability. Before joining CrossBoundary, she worked as a senior associate at Deloitte Dutch Caribbean, providing financial and transaction advisory to…

Victoria Chiposi is a member of the CrossBoundary Investment Advisory team based in Johannesburg. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Economics (Summa Cum Laude) and a…

Wanjiru holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from Strathmore University, where she graduated with first class honors and is also a student member of the Institute of Faculty of…

Wiehahn de Jager is a Talent Acquisition Specialist on CrossBoundary Group’s People team. He is based in Cape Town. Wiehahn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in…

Yaswanth is a Senior Manager of financial modeling at CrossBoundary. He is based in India. He has over 8 years of experience in the development, review, and audit of financial…