Phillip has an MSc in Sustainable Development from SOAS, University of London and over 20 years experience working at the intersection of business and international development in Africa.
Phillip is working with Greenpeace creating Genervest and on the Common Power project and the Burundi government on the small utility programme there.
Jean-Marie has been a lecturer, an executive director, a two-time CEO and founder and a facilitator of peace. Jean Marie is motivated by his compassion and love for his country - he wants to see Burundi thrive.
Jean-Marie is supporting the government engagement and programme development process in Burundi.
Simon is from an international finance background with more than 15 years’ experience working in senior operations and management roles.
He has also successfully managed procurement processes and renegotiated contracts and fee structures with third-party service providers.
A seasoned Chartered Electrical Engineer with a combination of energy and utility expertise in distribution and energy access and effective leadership.He has 26 years of utility experience in roles from managing large complex electricity infrastructure projects to utility turnaround management contracts.
Théoneste is an experienced linesman who has implemented low and medium voltage lines in networks across Burundi. He is also an experienced technician who has installed electrical systems in houses and commercial buildings. He is leading our pilot phase implementation of the distribution network in Giharo.