Experience

Powerhive

• Kenya
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Nairobi, Kenya The largest solar mini-grid company in Kenya and developer of EV infrastructure with a network of EV motorcycle battery-swapping sites. • Oversee Finance, Data, Legal, Credit, and Inventory departments • Raised over $3m in grant funding and $1.8m in debt • Established company-wide dashboarding and analytics • Migration to new ERP with deployment of procurement, CRM, inventory, and credit modules • Established Credit department, policy, controls, analytics, and reporting, and… Show more The largest solar mini-grid company in Kenya and developer of EV infrastructure with a network of EV motorcycle battery-swapping sites. • Oversee Finance, Data, Legal, Credit, and Inventory departments • Raised over $3m in grant funding and $1.8m in debt • Established company-wide dashboarding and analytics • Migration to new ERP with deployment of procurement, CRM, inventory, and credit modules • Established Credit department, policy, controls, analytics, and reporting, and overhauled assessments and collections • Developed Inventory controls, procedures, costing, and valuations

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Nairobi, Kenya • Oversaw Operations, Sales, Procurement, and HR departments • Managed solar mini-grid business, productive-use businesses, and EV charging network • Expanded mini-grid capacity 3x and increased uptime from 85% to 97% • Increased revenue 3.6x and achieved 31% increase in operational efficiency • Launched EV charging network and 3 financed products



SolarNow BV

• Netherlands
• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  Kampala, Uganda Financed, solar-energy solutions with 65 branches and over 1,100 FTE in Uganda and Kenya. • Oversaw Finance, Risk, Legal, and Tax departments, enhancing controls and procedures • Raised $15m in SPV receivable debt, $8m corporate debt, and $9m in equity • Structured receivable financing at SPVs using local-currency and forex hedging • Established Data department with real-time dashboarding and automated analytics • Reduced cost of capital by one-sixth

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Kampala, Uganda • Oversaw Sales, Credit, Operations, HR, and Service departments • Grew yearly revenue 132%, scaled company 3x to >1,000 staff, and achieved month-on-month operational profitability • Achieved 36% increase in operational efficiency • Launched Kenya business and expanded branch network 80% • Stabilized credit portfolio from height of PAR30 27.0% to 4.5%, becoming the industry leader



ZOLA Electric

• Netherlands
• Renewable Energy Power Generation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP Finance

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

  Arusha, Tanzania Pay-As-You-Go solar energy provider with systems in over 900,000 homes in 5 African countries • Headed international team of accountants, analysts, and controller, directly reporting to CEO • Raised over $60m in equity and $8m in debt • Managed PAYGO software development and ERP integration • Provided financial analysis on company, solar products, regions, and delivery channels



Inkomoko

• Managing Director, Founder

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2013

  Rwanda Business accelerator with offices in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia and over 200 FTE, supporting over 19,000 SMEs with an annual budget exceeding $13m. • Founded company and built portfolio of SMEs • Managed fundraising, advisory services, and strategic consulting for SMEs • Successfully sold company in 2016



Urwego Opportunity Bank

• Bank Strategist

  • May 2010 - Dec 2011

  Rwanda Largest microfinance bank in Rwanda with over 400,000 clients and over $300m in loans • Provided CEO with strategy for portfolio growth and financial products • Grew client base by over 60% and increased the loan portfolio by 94% • Achieved operational profitability for the first time in bank’s history



BRAC-Aarong

• Bangladesh
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Bangladesh World’s largest development NGO with microfinance operations in 16 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas • Provided financial analysis and projections, and developed strategy for microfinance operations in Africa and Central Asia



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Mar 2008 - Dec 2008

  Greater New York City Area • Performed financial assessment on partners, and analysis and projections on contracts with vendors



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager of Corporate Compliance

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

  New York, New York • Maintained Risk Management for Legal and Compliance departments

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2006

  Greater New York City Area • Coordinated and maintained deliverables to the OCC, Fed, and Auditors



Espiã

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2001 - Dec 2004

  San Francisco, USA and Brasilia, Brazil UNDP supported project to export finished goods from small clothing factories in Brazil to the U.S. • Oversaw operations, product development, marketing, and distribution of product lines



BmeetsB, Inc

• Director of Business Development

  • May 2000 - Apr 2001

  New York, New York A mergers and acquisitions firm servicing SMEs through online and traditional services • Managed development and expansion of operations and client services