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.
Phillip Stovold
Managing Director
Phillip has over 20 years experience working at the intersection of business and international development. He is passionate about climate change and poverty-alleviation and a strong believer in the power of energy as a vector for development

Phillip is at his happiest out in wild forests and spaces especially if there is a windy beach nearby.
Jean Marie Nibizi
Burundi Lead
Jean Marie has been a lecturer, an executive director a two-time CEO and founder, and 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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