Meet the team

Between us we have well over half a century of experience, nine languages, professional in-country experience in eleven countries and we all truly care about the global RE transition - we are all optimists who work until results are achieved.
Simon Redman
Commercial Director
Simon has worked management roles in the finance sector for over 15 years, specialising in operations and compliance.

After escaping the city rat race, Simon has cultivated passions for craft brewing (which he made a business out of) and mountain biking. Simon has worked with Kaboni on developing Genervest.
Phillip Stovold
Managing Director
With over 20 years of experience in setting up RE projects in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, Phillip is a true leader. 

Phillip is at his happiest out in natural landscapes, especially if there is a windy beach nearby.
Annabel Johnstone
Techincal director
Annabel has a proven ability to design, create and develop diverse systems - from due diligence verification to load assessments. 

Annabel's most used vocabulary is 'interesting' because that's what she thinks everything is - from snail shells to macro economics.
Jean Marie Nibizi
Burundi Lead
Jean Marie has been a lecturer, an executive director and two-time CEO and founder, a facilitator of peace. With his many talents, he is leading the Burundi set-up.

Jean Marie is motivated by his compassion and love for his country - he wants to see Burundi thrive.
Charlie Knight
project Manager
Charlie has over 15 years experience working on large scale development projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, and is comfortable at any stage of the project life cycle.

Charlie is currently studying for his masters degree at SOAS in Climate Change and Development.
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