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With over 7 years of international experience in renewable energies, I leverage my expertise in consulting and project development, with a particular focus on solar in the Middle East and Africa. My background covers strategic consulting, project development/financing, and supporting companies in their energy transition.
Examples of clients/partners: World Bank, Ola Energy, WPP Holdings, Terrappin, MVP, Mustakbal Clean Tech, Tribe&Co...
My areas of expertise include:
-> Market entry strategies for solar and renewable energy projects in emerging markets.
-> Support in investment decisions, including feasibility studies and financial modeling for energy infrastructure.
-> Development of business models and strategic plans, adapted to the specificities of the energy sector in the MENA region.
-> Stakeholder engagement and corporate financing strategies, to foster sustainable energy initiatives and strong partnerships.
-> As a speaker at renowned trade shows dedicated to renewable energies, I stay at the forefront of sector developments and assist companies in identifying new opportunities in a constantly changing market.
Thanks to solid entrepreneurial experience and proven expertise in complex and strategic projects, I provide concrete recommendations and innovative solutions to support growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
French
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- MVP-Mustakbal Clean Tech (International Energy Joint Venture - MENA)Co-founder, Head of Strategic DevelopmentENERGY AND UTILITIESApril 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)Amman, JordanInternational joint venture in the renewable energy sector, founded with MVP (investment bank) and Mustakbal Clean Tech (Jordan-based solar engineering company), aiming to develop small and medium-sized solar projects (5-20 MW) in Africa.Major achievements:-> Built a portfolio of photovoltaic solar projects valued at $135 million (over 150 MW) across 9 African countries through the MVP-Mustakbal Clean Tech joint venture.-> Contributed to a $60 million divestment transaction (sell-side) in Sub-Saharan Africa.Key responsibilities:-> Strategic analyses: conducted studies to facilitate decision-making on topics such as investments, acquisitions, partnerships, tenders, market development, competitive benchmarks, and best practices in financial structuring of renewable energy projects in Africa.-> Team management: co-managed two multidisciplinary teams (5 to 15 engineers and financial analysts), covering multiple projects and activities, including coordination of technical and financial due diligence, and monitoring of expressions of interest and tenders.-> Project sourcing and execution: identified opportunities, performed financial modeling, prepared business cases, analyzed tenders, produced strategic documents (information memos, teasers).-> Business development and partnerships: managed a portfolio of prospects and partners (e.g., United Nations, Carrefour, Total, Ola Energy, Butec), prepared commercial proposals, and organized client meetings.This experience highlights my strategic and operational leadership, as well as my ability to manage complex projects in an international and competitive environment.
- TerrapinnInternational Speaker and Moderator - Middle East & AfricaENERGY AND UTILITIESOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Riyad, Saudi ArabiaParticipated in 7 panel discussions as a speaker and moderator at 2 major trade shows on renewable energies (+5000 participants and +150 exhibitors each) organized in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and Egypt (New Cairo).Key panel discussions:1. "Making a difference, one panel at a time: the impact of utility-scale solar power on the energy mix"Analysis of the benefits of large-scale solar power plants for diversifying the energy mix.2. "Unveiling current projects in PV Solar: driving innovation, implementation, and impact"Presentation of technological advancements and innovative projects to improve the efficiency and profitability of photovoltaic solar installations.3. "Legislation needed to drive the energy transition"Discussion of public policies, subsidies, and incentives needed to promote the adoption of green energies.4. "Securing the right partnerships: overcoming interconnection challenges and supporting grid resilience"Exploration of strategies for establishing effective partnerships and strengthening the resilience of energy grids.5. "Engaging stakeholders and steering corporate funding in solar and battery storage projects"Sharing best practices for mobilizing stakeholders and securing funding for solar and energy storage projects.Mission Impact:These presentations highlighted current issues and innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector in the Middle East and Africa, while fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among key industry players.This experience illustrates my influential role in the renewable energy ecosystem and my ability to lead strategic discussions on critical topics.
- WPP France HoldingsBusiness Consulting ManagerDIGITAL AND ITJune 2023 - Today (3 years)Paris, FranceLed projects within an internal consulting structure, reporting to the Group CEO (e.g., defining monetization models, developing new offerings).
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Education
- Master of Science (MSc), International Management, Finance, Commodities (212)Université Paris-Dauphine2018
- Master's degree, International ManagementUniversité Paris-Dauphine2015