CROSSBOUNDARY - Key Persons


Aahil Callychurn

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Junior Staff Accountant
Aahil is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the… Aahil is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Aahil embarked on his career at Grant Thornton Mauritius where he spent… Aahil is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Aahil embarked on his career at Grant Thornton Mauritius where he spent 3 years and has since gained significant accounting, audit and compliance exposure. Before joining CrossBoundary, Aahil served as an Audit Supervisor at Nexia Baker & Arenson. In this role, he demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills while efficiently managing a team and ensuring the timely completion of audits. Aahil's global outlook and experience include a secondment to a UK-based audit firm, where he made significant contributions to audits of UK-based entities. Aahil is a member of the finance team at CrossBoundary's Mauritius office.

Adedayo Adedapo

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Engineer
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 the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Before joining CrossBoundary, Adedayo worked for an international renewable energy firm as a Senior Energy Systems Engineer, where he was involved in the design, development, and implementation of various scales of renewable energy projects across the African continent. While there, Adedayo was responsible for pre-sales technical support, detailed project designs, construction management, and post-construction technical support. At CrossBoundary Energy, Adedayo is responsible for providing technical assessment and preliminary project designs, project development, and providing implementation design support for renewable energy projects. Adedayo is a member of the energy team and is based in CrossBoundary's Lagos office. Adedayo Adedapo holds a first-class bachelor's degree in Electronic and… 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

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
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 College London (UCL), United Kingdom. Prior to CrossBoundary, Aditi served as Program Analyst at Smart Power India, The Rockefeller Foundation, where she led performance monitoring and analysis of a portfolio of distributed renewable energy solutions. Her work also included drawing investment into the Indian mini-grid sector and interventions at the nexus of energy and gender. Aditi Mehta is a member of CrossBoundary's power and infrastructure… 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

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
Aditya Garg is a member of CrossBoundary's investment advisory team.… 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… 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 of Delhi. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Aditya was working as an Associate at a power and infrastructure finance advisory firm, where he has covered multiple advisory assignments on debt financing for large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in the MENA region. He has a strong background in transaction structuring, financial modeling, and due diligence.

Adnan Hadad

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Member of CrossBoundary 's Advisory
Adnan Hadad is a member of CrossBoundary's Advisory team. Adnan… Adnan Hadad is a member of CrossBoundary's Advisory team. Adnan holds an MBA from INSEAD, France. Prior to CrossBoundary, Adnan was an entrepreneur and helped build some of Syria's most… Adnan Hadad is a member of CrossBoundary's Advisory team. Adnan holds an MBA from INSEAD, France. Prior to CrossBoundary, Adnan was an entrepreneur and helped build some of Syria's most impactful media and civil society initiatives. With his team, he delivered award winning journalism that was instrumental to the independent coverage of the Syrian war. Adnan also worked for HSBC Wealth Management in Dubai helping the bank's high net-worth clients achieve their financial objectives and protect their wealth.

Aishat Raji

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
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 Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). At CrossBoundary, Aishat has led multiple transactions facilitating investments in critical sectors of the Nigerian economy including, agriculture, off-grid energy, and healthcare. She has also delivered financial modeling trainings to multiple audiences including developers and government agencies. More recently, Aishat has been leading a complex strategy engagement focused on designing an impact investing approach to a foundation transitioning from purely grant-giving. Aishat is also CrossBoundary's Lunch and Learn Captain. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Aishat was an Investment Banking professional with Chapel Hill Denham; a leading independent investment bank in Africa - working on Debt and Equity Capital Market deals, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Financial Advisory. She has also worked with the African Development Bank within private sector investments where she was responsible for deal execution and monitoring. Aishat holds a Master of Science in Finance from the… 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 Nganga

Job Titles:
  • Senior Permitting & Regulatory Officer
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 a deep appreciation of the multi-dimensional nature of the African continent. Albert's career path across the banking and renewable energy sectors has been buoyed by his profound curiosity. He has successfully overseen multiple renewable energy project licensing functions across different countries in Africa. He is an advocate for policy development, collaborating with various regulators and policy makers to unlock investment. Prior to joining CrossBoundary Energy, Albert worked with various Independent Power Producers in Business Development and Project Origination roles. He has also worked with Natixis Real Estate Capital as a Commercial Mortgage Servicing Analyst. Albert is a member of CrossBoundary Energy's regulatory affairs team… 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…

Alina Belousko

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
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 Russian University of Economics. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Alina served as the Head of Corporate Development at a leading retail/e-commerce company in the CIS region, where she was responsible for M&A deals, post-M&A integration, expansion strategy, valuation of IT products within digital transformation, and real estate portfolio management. Her professional background also includes strategy and operations consulting, entrepreneurship, and investment management in the CIS and Cyprus.

Amos Dikenu

Job Titles:
  • Associate
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,…

Anne Gakingo

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Engineer
  • Senior Project Engineer at CrossBoundary Energy
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). Before joining CrossBoundary, she was the Asset Manager at Ariya Finergy, a leading solar EPC based in Nairobi. She oversaw an SPV asset portfolio of over 10MW, and 4.5MWh of battery storage. She led her team in Technical asset management, Operations and Maintenance of the company's assets, and was responsible for analysing the plants' and teams' KPIs. As Asset Manager, she also worked with the legal team on O&M contract signings and renewals. Prior to joining Ariya Finergy, Anne worked at Ofgen Africa as a Project Manager and O&M Manager, and set up the O&M department in the company. Anne is a Senior Project Engineer at CrossBoundary Energy and manages projects during the design, construction and commissioning phases, representing both the clients and CBE's interests. She also ensures compliance with PPA and EPC contracts and collaborates with the regulatory team for the application and acquisition of project permits. She also oversees the commissioning of built projects.

Antonin Biaba

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
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, where he specialized in identifying opportunities and risks for waste facilities development in Europe and Africa. Prior to that, Antonin worked as an Energy & Infrastructure Market Analyst at Isis Development, where he focused on developing "Go-to-Market" strategies for implementing renewable energy plants in Sub-Saharan Africa for an UAE based IPP. Currently, Antonin is a member of the investment advisory team and is based in CrossBoundary's DRC office. Antonin holds a Master in Management from emLyon Business School… 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 Malherbe

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant
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 CrossBoundary, he worked at MMS Group in the Accounting division. Arno specialized in accounting and tax for various types of businesses. Arno is a member of the finance team.

Beaulene Van Staden

Job Titles:
  • Financial Accountant
  • Professional Accountant
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 started at the accounting firm Baker Tilly Greenwoods in Cape Town. After becoming a member of SAIPA she moved to London to gain international experience working as a Financial Accountant for Poplar HARCA, a non-profit housing association. Before joining CrossBoundary she worked as a Senior Accountant in the Corporate division of KAP Limited. Beaulene is a qualified Professional Accountant (SA) (SAIPA) and holds… 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…

Benjamin Munyao

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Benjamin is CrossBoundary Advisory's Deputy Head of East Africa Advisory. Prior to CrossBoundary, Benjamin worked with General Electric (GE) East Africa in Nairobi, BioTherm Energy in Johannesburg, and the Excelsior Group in Nairobi. Over the past six years, Benjamin has developed deep expertise working with capital providers and capital seekers to facilitate both equity and debt investments across East Africa, focusing on the agriculture, energy, fintech, healthcare, and FMCG sectors. Benjamin holds a BA in Economics and Finance from Colorado College, USA.

Bianca Boranda

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Bianca holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College, and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Bianca worked in Amsterdam for impact fund manager ILX. She also spent six years working in the United States and Singapore for Chatham Financial, the leading financial risk management advisory firm, supporting private equity clients and corporates in structuring and implementing hedging strategies to manage their financial risk exposures. While at INSEAD, she co-founded the Emerging Markets Student Club and led its flagship conference in Singapore.

Blen Abebe

Job Titles:
  • Advisory / Africa Investment Advisor
  • Africa Investment Advisor
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 and Africa, with a particular focus in East Africa. Before joining CrossBoundary, Blen worked for McKinsey & Company in Ethiopia, where she advised public sector clients on investment strategy. Prior to that, Blen worked at Schulze Global Investment (now Cereberus) in Ethiopia, Fannie Mae in Washington DC, and Morgan Stanley in New York. Blen is based in CrossBoundary's Nairobi office.

Bobby Patel

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Head of Real Estate
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 US national honor society. He is originally from Kenya and has also lived in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prior to CrossBoundary, Bobby worked as an Investment Analyst for the International Finance Corporation, supporting transactions in Angola, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, and other African markets. His focus sectors included manufacturing, agribusiness, and real estate. Bobby was previously an Investment Analyst for the Goldman Sachs & Co. Special Situations Group, where he was involved in principal investing through middle market debt and structured equity under the Specialty Lending Group platform, with facilities ranging from US$10m to US$150m. Bobby Patel graduated Magna Cum Laude from Austin College, where… 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

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Member of the Investment Advisory Team
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 worked at Global Oceon, a growing indigenous EPCI company, providing upstream engineering services to oil and gas supermajors in Nigeria. Bodunde previously worked at Shell where he provided technical assistance on upstream oil and gas projects. He was also involved in project development for natural gas projects serving the Nigerian domestic gas market and export markets. Bodunde Akinola is a member of the Investment Advisory team.… 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…

Boris Adokou

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Boris Adokou leads advisory engagements across multiple sectors with a focus on Energy as a leader of the Power and Infrastructure practice, and Agriculture. He previously worked with Westwood Energy, where he delivered commercial due diligence on M&A transactions and support on financing and strategy. He started his career as a field engineer for the leading Oilfield Services provider, Schlumberger, managing field operations in the North Sea. Boris received an MBA from Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK, after graduating from a double-degree engineering program with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, US, and a "diplome d'Ingenieur" Arts & Métiers ParisTech, France.

Camila Ochoa

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Camila holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Colegio de Estudios Superiores (CESA) in Colombia. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Camila was an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard, covering M&A transactions in Colombia and Latin America. Previously, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Credicorp Capital and at BTG Pactual in their asset management division. Camila is a member of the investment advisory team covering Latin America and the Caribbean.

Camilla Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Regional Portfolio Manager
Camilla holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Camilla was the Accountancy Practice Manager at Dragon Argent in London. At Dragon Argent Camilla used her strong leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage a team of accountants and ensure the delivery of high-quality financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Catalina Posada

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Catalina brings +12 years of experience in development finance, strategic consulting & regional expansion. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Catalina led the Latin American growth of Generation.org, a global workforce development organization founded by McKinsey and Company. Beforehand, she worked at McKinsey where she led several private & public sector projects in Colombia. Catalina also worked at IFC as an investment professional covering the Andean Region. At CrossBoundary, she is a member of the advisory team. Catalina holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BS in Finance from Externado University of Colombia. Catalina brings +12 years of experience in development finance,… Catalina brings +12 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

Job Titles:
  • Senior Permitting Officer
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 Studies from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to joining CrossBoundary Energy, Charles worked extensively in Kenya's utility-scale, Independent Power Producer (IPP) sector. He has been a Project Manager at ECOENER Kenya and a Project Developer, at SOWITEC Kenya.

Charles Sweetland

Job Titles:
  • Associate Principal, Data
  • Charles Co - Leads CrossBoundary 's Data Analytics Team ( CBDA ) and Is Based
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 Exeter. Before joining CrossBoundary, Charles founded a Data Science Consultancy in the Southwest of England, developing data science software for various industries, including Medicine, Transport, Manufacturing, and Marketing. Before this, he authored three R packages in human behavior classification for Activinsights, a medical device company providing analysis for clinical trials. At CrossBoundary, Charles uses data science approaches to advance CrossBoundary's mission of facilitating investment in frontier markets, working with large, complex data sets to support advisory projects.

Charlton Leendertz - Chief Procurement Officer

Job Titles:
  • Supply Chain Director
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. It has always been key for him to be involved in projects from the infant stage. Charlton holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Prior to joining CrossBoundary Energy, Charlton served at JUWI Renewable Energies for 9 years as a Supply Chain Manager for Africa. Leendertz is a Supply Chain Director for CrossBoundary Energy, based in Cape Town.

Chika Obodo

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Advisory
Chika Obodo is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team,… 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… 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 joining CrossBoundary, Chika worked at BCG on a range of strategy and implementation projects for clients across industries, including electrification, operating model optimization, and portfolio prioritization projects. Chika has worked as an economic researcher and insights specialist at KPMG and served as the Head of Growth at SosoCare to drive affordable insurance services to the last mile.

Chioma Ehimare

Job Titles:
  • Senior ESG Officer
  • Social and Governance ( ESG ) Officer
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 delivering exceptional support for environmental, social safeguards, and sustainability initiatives in Africa. Throughout her impressive career, Chioma has cultivated her skills through roles in diverse institutions, such as projects financed by the World Bank, UN, and IFC, spanning across various industries, including renewable energy, mining, infrastructure, and education. Her expertise includes creating comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), Gender-based Violence (GBV/SEA) plans, and implementing internationally recognized best practice standards like the IFC Performance Standards. By tailoring policies, procedures, and plans to meet project-specific needs, she ensures seamless compliance and successful implementation within budget and timeline. Chioma's unwavering dedication to project safety, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement has resulted in consistently high client satisfaction. Her contributions have positively impacted projects across various sectors, making her a valued professional in the ESG field. Chioma Ehimare is currently the Senior Environmental, Social and… 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…

Christine Livet

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
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.

Christopher Hallier - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
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, Washington DC, and London offices. Chris is a qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) and holds a Bachelor's in Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch and a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town. Before joining CrossBoundary, he worked at Deloitte and Lombard Insurance. Chris is the Chief Financial Officer of The CrossBoundary Group.… 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 Kasali

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
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 region. Before joining CrossBoundary, Christopher was the Director of Enterprise at Mavuno Impact, coordinating funding for various MSMEs that captured new value chain components and supported local economic growth in the eastern DRC. He also worked as the Director of Agribusiness for the Integrated Research Institute in North Kivu, overseeing research and field initiatives for coffee and cocoa value chain development. Additionally, Christopher previously served as a Youth National Teams Program Coordinator at the United States Soccer Federation. Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in international business from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Christopher is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team based… 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

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Head of Corporate Development
Christy Sisko is the Head of Corporate Development at CrossBoundary.… 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… 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 and corporate strategy, focusing on economic growth and investment programs and proposals in emerging economies throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Eurasia, and Afghanistan. She holds a Global Executive MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia where she concentrated in finance, ESG, and leadership. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Christy spent more than a decade working for Chemonics International, most recently as a Program Director for the Middle East and North Africa region where she managed more than US$200M in donor programs focusing on business competitiveness, leveraging foreign direct investment, and entrepreneurship. Christy specializes in program management, proposal development and writing, capacity building, knowledge sharing, blended finance approaches, mobilizing private capital for development outcomes, and providing economic growth and investment technical expertise to donor-funded programs and commercial mandates throughout the world.

Cynthia Wangari

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
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 team based in Nairobi, where she helped businesses across Africa access capital. Prior to that, she worked as a Research Analyst at Dyer and Blair Investment Bank, where she provided analysis on equities listed on the Nairobi bourse to a range of institutional and retail clients with a focus on utilities and manufacturing sectors. Cynthia graduated as with top honors from Strathmore University in… 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…

Dade Moses

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Development Manager
Dade has over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), energy infrastructure development, and client management. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Dade led client engagement for Amaya Capital, lead sponsor of the 461MW Azura-Edo IPP, Nigeria's first large-scale independent power plant. Dade is a Senior Business Development Manager for CrossBoundary Energy and is based in the Lagos office.

Daniel Zea

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
  • Member of CrossBoundary 's Energy Transition Advisory
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 investment strategies. Daniel has also served as an observer on the board of directors of Complejo Logistico Sancayetano, a real estate business in Bogota. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering with a minor in corporate law from Los Andes University in Bogota.

David Ndungu

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
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 a Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor's in Commerce from Strathmore University. He is a FAST Level I certified financial modeler, holds a certificate in negotiations from the London School of Economics, and is a CFA Level II candidate. Before joining CrossBoundary, David worked as a Senior Associate at InVhestia Africa Limited, where he was part of the core advisory team for the 100 MW Kipeto wind-power project in Kenya. David is a member of CrossBoundary's Power and Infrastructure investment… 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 Njihia

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
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 in analyzing the East African Insurance and asset management landscape. His work included conducting comprehensive market research, financial modeling, and contributing to product development strategies. David's insights and analytical skills were instrumental in shaping the company's approach to the region's insurance sector. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Statistics from Laikipia University

Debo Dosunmu

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Development and Construction Engineer at CrossBoundary Access
Debo Dosunmu is a Senior Project Development and Construction Engineer… Debo Dosunmu is a Senior Project Development and Construction Engineer at CrossBoundary Access. He boasts extensive experience in renewable energy engineering sales, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. His achievements include… Debo Dosunmu is a Senior Project Development and Construction Engineer at CrossBoundary Access. He boasts extensive experience in renewable energy engineering sales, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. His achievements include spearheading mini-grid construction across Sub-Saharan Africa, aiding private organizations like Pirano Energy and Daystar Power, and contributing to the Lagos Solar Project's social impact. Adebowale holds an MBA from the University of South Wales and a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Lagos. He has excelled in designing, constructing, and managing projects for prominent entities like Shell, UBA, Access Bank, and many more.

Debrah Kiwara

Job Titles:
  • People Operations Manager
  • the People Operations Manager
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 Akede

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
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…

Diana Njuguna

Diana is a 2010 Rhodes Scholar and holds an MBA… 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

Doreen Osafo-Parry holds an MSc in Development Management and BSc… 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…

Efe Braimah

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Head of Nigeria Advisory
Efe Braimah has a first-class Master's in Civil and Environmental… Efe Braimah has a first-class Master's in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London. She is a native of Nigeria and has also lived in China, the United States,…

Elsa Samia

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Elsa is part of the investment advisory team and is… 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 Leclezio

Job Titles:
  • Senior Finance and Operations Manager

Emma Al-Baqir

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Emma Al - Baqir Is a Member of the Investment
  • Member of the Investment Advisory Team
Emma Al-Baqir. Emma Al-Baqir is a member of the investment… Emma Al-Baqir. Emma Al-Baqir is a member of the investment advisory team and is based in the CrossBoundary Iraq office. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering (Distinction) and…

Erika Lovin

Erika has an MBA from The Wharton School and a… 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.…

Fanta Conde - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
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

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
  • Member of CrossBoundary 's Advisory
Felipe Calderón is a member of CrossBoundary's Advisory team in… 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.…

Femi Adesanya

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Development Manager
Femi holds an MBA from IESE Business School, a Master's… Femi holds an MBA from IESE Business School, a Master's in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Sheffield, and a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering from the University of…

Flora Oloo

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Flora Oloo is the ESG Manager at CrossBoundary Access. Before… Flora Oloo is the ESG Manager at CrossBoundary Access. Before joining CrossBoundary Access, Flora worked as a Sustainability Specialist in emerging markets and across public and private sectors with ESS…

Francesca Merlo

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Energy
Francesca is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team, based… Francesca is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team, based in the Mauritius office. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Western Australia in Finance and Management and…

Francis Lecours

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Electrical Engineer
Francis Lecours is an electrical engineer with 38 years of… Francis Lecours is an electrical engineer with 38 years of industrial experience in construction, food & beverage, oil and mining.

Francois De Jager

Job Titles:
  • Project Technical Senior Manager
  • Senior Project Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Energy
Francois is a Senior Project Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Energy… 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 Muchiri

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant
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 Kalema

Job Titles:
  • Project Coordinator
Freddy is based in CrossBoundary's Cape Town office where he… 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…

Fredrick Toohey

Job Titles:
  • Associate Principal, Head of Iraq Advisory
Fredrick leads CrossBoundary's investment advisory practice in Iraq. Prior to… Fredrick leads CrossBoundary's investment advisory practice in Iraq. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, he worked in emerging market venture capital with Mercy Corps Ventures, and in M&A advisory with Clifftop Colony…

Gabriel Davies

Job Titles:
  • As Managing Director and Co - Founder of CrossBoundary Energy Access ( CBEA )
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 Managoba

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Chief of Staff for Africa

Hannes Bester

Job Titles:
  • Asset Management Director
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Energy
Hannes is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team based… 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…

Hendrik Pelser

Job Titles:
  • Principal
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

Job Titles:
  • Senior Policy Manager at CrossBoundary Energy
Henry Carr is a Senior Policy Manager at CrossBoundary Energy.… Henry Carr is a Senior Policy Manager at CrossBoundary Energy. Prior to joining CBE, Henry worked for the UK Government on climate change policy. Whilst there he worked on developing…

Humphrey Wireko - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Managing Director of the Energy Access
Humphrey is a Managing Director of the Energy Access team… 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…

Ifeoma Dike

Ifeoma Dike leads CrossBoundary Energy's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)… 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…

Igor Pavlov

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Member of the Investment Advisory Team
Igor is a member of the investment advisory team and… Igor is a member of the investment advisory team and is based in CrossBoundary's Chisinau office. Igor holds an MSc in Corporate Finance from Cass Business School (London) and a…

Isabelle Carpenter

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate, Deputy Head of Palestine Advisory
Isabelle graduated from Stanford University, where she studied International Relations,… Isabelle graduated from Stanford University, where she studied International Relations, Arabic, and Comparative Literature. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, she was a member of the Cohen Group's Middle East team in…

Isolde Roumy

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
Isolde is a member of CrossBoundary's investment advisory team, based… 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

Job Titles:
  • Partner, Advisory
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 Cusack - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Managing Partner
Jake has a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard… 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…

James Shoetan - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Commercial Officer
  • Principal
James is the Chief Commercial Officer for CrossBoundary Energy, where… James is the Chief Commercial Officer for CrossBoundary Energy, where he ensures the company invests its capital into credit-worthy projects across its rapidly expanding portfolio. James has an MBA from…

Jamie McInerney - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Jamie McInerney is a frontier and emerging markets investment professional… 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 - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Legal Counsel
Jane Nduati is currently Legal Counsel in the Nairobi office.… 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

Job Titles:
  • Senior Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Access
Japheth Omari is a Senior Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Access.… Japheth Omari is a Senior Technical Manager at CrossBoundary Access. He is based in CrossBoundary's Nairobi office. Before joining CB Access, Japheth worked as the Senior Technical Advisor for mini-grids…

Jean Kabese

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate

Jean-Philippe Seya

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Development Manager
Jean-Philippe has + 10 years' experience in the Energy sector,… 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…

Joel Ssemukaaya

Job Titles:
  • Principal
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…

Jonathan Duarte

Jonathan oversees the advisory of over $250M worth of engagements… 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…

Jorge Rodriguez D'Alleman

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Head of Central America Advisory
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…

Judy Mwathi

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant
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

Job Titles:
  • Principal
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…

Juliana Arango

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Juliana Arango is part of the CrossBoundary Group with a… Juliana Arango is part of the CrossBoundary Group with a background as an executive assistant and customer service specialist. with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, She's skilled in office…

Julie Hardy

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant
Julie is a Senior Accountant in the Finance and Operations… Julie is a Senior Accountant in the Finance and Operations team, based in Mauritius. Julie is originally from Mauritius and has recently returned after spending just over a decade in…

Karen Mutema

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Karen holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from… 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 Wharton

Kate Wharton leads CrossBoundary's Natural Capital practice, focusing on climate… 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 Dzwig

Katherine is based in the CrossBoundary office in Cape Town.… 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 Jean-Pierre

Job Titles:
  • Energy 's Chief Operating Officer
Kathleen is CrossBoundary Energy's Chief Operating Officer. She directs company… 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 Liew

Job Titles:
  • Project Development Director With the CrossBoundary Energy
Kean Gee is a Project Development Director with the CrossBoundary… 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 - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Managing Director With the CrossBoundary Advisory
Kelley Gasper is a Managing Director with the CrossBoundary Advisory… Kelley Gasper is a Managing Director with the CrossBoundary Advisory team. He has prior experience leading the firm's team in Southeast Asia and throughout Africa in Bamako and Johannesburg. Prior…

Khalil Haddad

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Head of Jordan Advisory
Khalil Haddad leads the advisory practice in Jordan for CrossBoundary,… 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…

Khuzaimah Saeed

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Khuzaimah holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Aerospace… Khuzaimah holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Prior to CrossBoundary, Khuzaimah worked in the Dubai office of the Boston Consulting Group…

Kirtika Challa

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Head of Power & Infrastructure
Kirtika Challa is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary Advisory 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…

Kristine Muriuki

Job Titles:
  • Global Head of Administration
Kristine Muriuki is a seasoned professional with a strong background… 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

Job Titles:
  • Global Head of Communications
Kymberly Bays leads CrossBoundary Group's global communications. She holds an… 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 García

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Laura holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Los… 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 Halake

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Member of the East Africa Investment Advisory
Lello is a member of the East Africa Investment Advisory… 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 Matei

Job Titles:
  • Project Technical Manager
Lenny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering… 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

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Advisory
  • Principal, Head of Southern Africa Advisory
Lesley Reddy is a member of the CrossBoundary Advisory team… 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…

Loujeine Boutar

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Loujeine Boutar is a Senior Associate on the CrossBoundary Natural Capital team, supporting transactions and executing strategic engagements to facilitate investments into carbon projects and nature-based solutions. Loujeine was previously…

Loïc Porte

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Loïc holds a Master in Economics from the Ecole Normale… 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…

Lynne Wesonga

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
Lynne Wesonga has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering… Lynne Wesonga has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering from JKUAT. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Lynne worked as a Private Debt Associate at Gulf Capital based out of Dubai…

Makari Krause

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Associate Principal in CrossBoundary 's Natural Capital Advisory
Makari Krause is an Associate Principal in CrossBoundary's Natural Capital… 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 Lamouri

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Head of Tunisia Advisory
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

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Mame Awa holds a triple Master's degree in Management with… 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 Shah

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Mandeep holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from… 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 Sampablo Lauro - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
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 - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Marilia dos Reis Martins is a Managing Director on CrossBoundary's… 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,…

María Bohmer

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Member of the Investment Advisory Team
María Bohmer is a member of the investment advisory team and is based in CrossBoundary's Bogota office. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School in…

Matt Fredericks

Job Titles:
  • Global Head of Mining Business Development
Matt has 20 years of experience in the energy space… Matt has 20 years of experience in the energy space focusing specifically on the mining sector. Previously, Matt led teams for Barloworld Equipment's national accounts division, a Sub-Saharan Caterpillar Dealer,…

Matthew Tilleard - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Managing Partner
Matt holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard… 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

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Social Governance and Manager
Maureen Kinuthia is an Environmental Social Governance and Manager based… 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…

Megan Osborn

Job Titles:
  • Senior Legal Counsel
Megan holds both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering… 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 Ombima

Job Titles:
  • Senior Engineer
Michele has an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree from Moi… 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

Job Titles:
  • Advisory / Africa Investment Advisor
  • Akinrinade Holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton
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 Rivera Arcelus

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Associate Principal, Data
Miguel is an Associate Principal and Data Scientist on CrossBoundary… Miguel is an Associate Principal and Data Scientist on CrossBoundary Advisory's Data Analytics team. Prior to CrossBoundary, Miguel served as a Senior Associate at EY-Parthenon, where he led workstreams in…

Mike Casey

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Engagement
Mike is the Director of Strategic Engagement for the CrossBoundary… Mike is the Director of Strategic Engagement for the CrossBoundary Group. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Mike was the Founder and Managing Director of Portico Advisers, LLC. He has extensive experience…

Modi Kutua

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Member of the Investment Advisory Team
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 Habib

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Mohamedali is a CFA Charterholder and an ACCA Chartered Accountant… 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 Kariuki

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Mourine holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the… 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

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Muna Yuusuf is an Associate Principal in the CrossBoundary Energy… 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…

Mykyta (Nikita) Sergeev

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Mykyta (Nikita) Sergeev is an Associate Principal on CrossBoundary's investment… 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…

Nambuya Imbega

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Development Manager
  • Senior Business Development Manager for CrossBoundary Energy
Nambuya Imbega is a Senior Business Development Manager for CrossBoundary Energy. She has close to 10 years' experience in the solar industry across the value chain. Prior to joining CBE,…

Nandini Chaudhury

Job Titles:
  • Principal, Deputy Head of South Asia Advisory
Nandini holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of… 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 Karanja

Job Titles:
  • Executive Administrative Assistant
Naomi is a member of CrossBoundary's administration team based in… 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

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Head of US Underserved Markets
Nathan Kelly is CrossBoundary's Head of US Underserved Markets. He… 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 Stéphane Dingambaye

Job Titles:
  • Project Development Manager for CrossBoundary Energy
Neldjé is a Project 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…

Nigel Sibili

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Advisory
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…

Nittaya Lerttriluck

Job Titles:
  • Finance Administrator
  • Member of the Finance and Administration Team
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

Job Titles:
  • Partner at CrossBoundary Advisory
  • Partner, Advisory
Nneka Chime is a Partner at CrossBoundary Advisory, based in… 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…

Olaide Ladipo

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
Olaide Ladipo is based in CrossBoundary's Lagos office. Prior to… 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…

Olowo Aminu

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Olowo holds degrees in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London… Olowo holds degrees in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London and Middle East Technical University. At CrossBoundary, Olowo has provided strategic advisory and transaction advisory support across to public and…

Omar Hamayel

Job Titles:
  • Investment Advisor
  • Business Valuation and Financial Management Consultant
Omar Hamayel is a business valuation and financial management consultant with practical and diversified experience in mature companies and startups. During his career in investment funds or as a consultant,…

Oscar Politi

Job Titles:
  • Analyst
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…

Osei Karikari

Job Titles:
  • Finance and Operations Specialist
Osei Karikari has over 13 years of working experience in… Osei Karikari has over 13 years of working experience in the private and public financial sectors of Ghana, developing expertise in agribusiness financing, credit risk, and portfolio management. Prior to…

Osmann Chahine

Job Titles:
  • Project Technical Manager
Osmann holds a Master's degree in General Engineering with a… 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

Job Titles:
  • Business Intelligence Specialist
Pamela Makhaye is a Business Intelligence Specialist, part of the… 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 Ouma

Job Titles:
  • Paul Co - Leads CrossBoundary 's Africa Advisory Practice Providing Transaction and Investment
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 Chappel

Job Titles:
  • Strategy & Operations Manager
Paula graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in Economics… 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 Ogolla

Peter holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information… 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 Joubert

Pieter has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting &… 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.…

Pink Sakdiarpa

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Pink Sakdiarpa is based in CrossBoundary's Bangkok office. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Pink held an investment banking role at The Quant Group, a boutique M&A advisory firm in Thailand where…

Pom Gerdbhoca

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director, Head of Southeast Asia Advisory
Pom Gerdbhoca is a member of CrossBoundary's investment advisory team, leading our Southeast Asia Advisory practice. He is based in the Bangkok office. Pathomwong is a CFA Charter holder and…

Printor Chaisurayakan

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Printor Chaisurayakan is a CFA charter holder with a Master in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Accountancy from Chulalongkorn University. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Printor was…

Qudus Seriki

Job Titles:
  • Project Engineer
  • Member of the CrossBoundary Energy
Qudus is a member of the CrossBoundary Energy team. Qudus… 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 Ranchhoojee

Job Titles:
  • Deputy General Counsel
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…

Rezvan Ahmed

Job Titles:
  • Project Development Director for CrossBoundary Energy
Rezvan is a Project Development Director for CrossBoundary Energy. Rezvan… Rezvan is a Project Development Director for CrossBoundary Energy. Rezvan is responsible for leading the commercial and technical development of CBE's renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa from award through…

Richard Stanford - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technical Officer
  • Principal
Richard has an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stellenbosch… 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 Wuts

Job Titles:
  • Energy / Head of Telecoms

Robert Mutune

Job Titles:
  • Logistics Manager

Rose Farah

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Rose is a member of CrossBoundary's investment advisory team, based… 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…

Ryan Sturgill

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Ryan supports CrossBoundary's work across the MENA region with a… 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…

Sam Cady

Job Titles:
  • Operations Associate
Sam graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor… 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 Yaacoub

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
Sara is based in CrossBoundary's Beirut office and is a… 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 Evarts

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Specialist
Sayle is a part of the Corporate Development team as… Sayle is a part of the Corporate Development team as a Business Specialist for CrossBoundary Advisory. She has a bachelor's degree from Duke University in Public Policy. Prior to CrossBoundary,…

Saíde Indane

Job Titles:
  • Project Technical Manager
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…

Scott Richards - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Scott Richards is a Managing Director at CrossBoundary, leading Eastern… 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…

Sebastian Deschler

Prior to joining CrossBoundary Group, Sebastian was the General Counsel… 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 Ngarariga

Job Titles:
  • Senior Project Engineer
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.

Shohei Nanji

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal
  • Member of the Natural Capital
Shohei is a member of the Natural Capital team and… Shohei is a member of the Natural Capital team and is based in Nairobi. He has previously worked with the Corporate Development team in Washington DC, and the East Africa…

Simi Abere - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Simi Abere, based in CrossBoundary Dubai, co-leads Dhow Ventures and… 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…

Sophie Salloum

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Sophie holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Prior to… Sophie holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Sophie worked as a senior accountant at a leading school in Lebanon, College des Soeurs des Saints Coeurs.…

Souleiman Magumba

Job Titles:
  • Project Technical Senior Manager
Souleiman has an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree from Moi… 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…

Stefan Amokwandoh

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
Stefan Amokwandoh holds a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary… Stefan Amokwandoh holds a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with African Studies from Princeton University. Prior to joining CrossBoundary, Stefan worked as a strategy consultant in the Life…

Stefan Pagura

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Principal

Stephen Akpakwu

Stephen leads CrossBoundary's Sovereign Advisory team and focuses on the… Stephen leads CrossBoundary's Sovereign Advisory team and focuses on the nexus of sustainable financing, risk management and nature-based market interventions for governments in underserved markets. Before joining CrossBoundary, Stephen was…

Stephen Murray - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Stephen is a qualified finance professional bringing over 20 years… 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…

Surafel Kelemework

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Surafel Kelemwork

Job Titles:
  • Member of CrossBoundary Advisory 's East Africa Advisory
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…

Terry Otinga

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Tessa Dignam

Job Titles:
  • Senior Legal Counsel
Tessa holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of… 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

Job Titles:
  • Chief Regulatory Officer
  • Chief Regulatory Officer for CrossBoundary Energy
Tessa Lee is the Chief Regulatory Officer for CrossBoundary Energy… 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…

Tolu Disu

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Director
Tolu has an MBA from HEC Paris and a Bachelor's… 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 Flahive - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Managing Partner
Tom has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a… 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…

Tombo Banda - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
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…

Wanjiru Ngige

Job Titles:
  • Senior Operations Manager
Wanjiru is a global operations professional with a passion for… Wanjiru is a global operations professional with a passion for bringing data-driven decision-making to business strategy. She leads CrossBoundary Energy's business intelligence efforts, with expertise including building live interactive dashboards…

Wiehahn de Jager

Job Titles:
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wiehahn de Jager is a Talent Acquisition Specialist on CrossBoundary… 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 Krishnakumar

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager
  • Senior Manager of Financial Modeling
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…