Kudzayi Hove is the CEO of Amayi Foods Limited, a Nigerian food processing company, prior to which she headed up equity investments at Africa Finance Corporation, where she oversaw AFC’s investment in Cabeolica and other projects. She has over 23 years’ experience in banking and private equity and holds a BA from Clark University, USA and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Vice President, Power, Africa Finance Corporation
Eluma Obibuaku holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has over 24 years of experience in public and private sector advisory and investment. Currently, he is a Vice President, Power with AFC’s Origina¬tion and Coverage Division and seats on the Board of several private companies. He has previously worked at the US General Accounting Office, Pacific Gas and Electric Co, the IFC and with a pioneer power project develo¬per to establish a Greenfield IPP.
Investment and Portfolio Manager, Africa Finance Corporation
Bowale Odumade works within the Investments department at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). As part of her role, Bowale is actively involved in the project development and execution of projects and transactions across various sectors. Prior to AFC, Bowale worked at GE Capital (Energy Financial Services and Accenture. Bowale has an MBA in Finance and International Business from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business in Management Information Systems from the University of Minnesota.
Director and Chief Financial Officer, Africa Finance Corporation
Ayotunde Anjorin is a finance professional with over 25 years of experience in financial accounting, reporting and control, management accounting, financial risk management, process re-engineering and reviews. He is currently a Director and Chief Financial Officer at Africa Finance Corporation. He previously worked in Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria where he was the Area Head of Whole Sale Banking Finance covering West Africa.
Chairman, Electra, SA
Alcindo Mota has over 25 years of experience in executive management and finance in energy and telecommunications sectors in Cabo Verde. He has also served as executive director of Electra, SA and Cabo Verde Telecom, SA, as director of SISP (inter-banking payment system entity) and financial manager of Cabo Verde Telecom, SA. Alcindo Mota is a graduate and postgraduate in Business Management.
National Director of Industry, Trade and Energy, Government of Cabo Verde
Rito Évora has over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, having already served as service director of energy and executive director of the Economic Regulation Agency. He has been working in the design, development and implementation of regulatory models and structural policies for the energy sector in Cabo Verde. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Energy.
Antão Manuel Fortes has a MSc in Electrical Engineering with over 35 years of working experience in the energy and water sector in Cape Verde. His professional experience includes executing the positions of CEO and Chairman of the national utility for electricity and water, of Coordinator of the Energy, Water and Sanitation Program and of General Director of Industry and Energy.
Bruno Lopes has a BSc in Business Management, a postgraduate degree in Audit and an MSc in Finance, with more than 20 years of experience in audit and financial management. His professional experience includes PricewaterhouseCoopers supervisor functions, financial advisor and CEO within SITA Group and external auditor, financial consultant and member of the Audit Committee within various Cape Verdean companies.
Telma Veiga holds an MBA in Service from Bentley University and has over 15 years of experience in internal auditing, financial management and business analytics. She has accumulated international experience in insurance, biopharmaceutical, investment and transportation fields.
Helder Andrade has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Wind Energy. His previous professional experience include executing the functions of University Professor at UniCV, of technician at the utility company Electra and of Supervisor at Electric Wind during the implementation of the Santo Antão wind farm.
Administrative Assistance
Neusa Varela is trained in Office Secretary and Management Support by the Institute of Labour and Professional Training in Cabo Verde. Previously, she has executed receptionist functions in various institutions.
Santiago Site Representative
Valdemar Lopes has a degree from the Federal University of Pernambuco in Electrical Engineering. He gained experience during his internship at the Fluids Laboratory within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the UFPE with a scholarship from The National Center for Scientific and Technological Development in Brazil.
São Vicente Site Representative
Edmar Coronel has a degree in Electrical Engineering and has 15 years of experience within the electricity generation sector. He has taught varies courses at the University of Cape Verde and has participated in developing various small renewable energy projects.
Sal Site Representative
Decio Lopes obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Algarve and acquired experience in the field as manager of the equipment pool at the civil construction company Construcan.
Boa Vista Site Representative
Jamirson Soares has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Verde. He gained experience with his participation in the Planning of the Energy and Water Sector for the Sustainable Development of Cape Verde project and he is currently a member of the association Nucleus of Renewable Energy Investigation.
Finance and Administrative Assistant
Marly Fortes is trained in Accounting and Auditing, and has over 7 years of experience in the administrative, particularly in the accounting field.
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