2026

Founder & Managing Partner

Stuart is an African e-mobility investment specialist with 15+ years across founding, investing, and ecosystem building in Africa, UK, and EU. Focused on data-driven capital allocation into electric 2/3-wheelers, fleet operators, and charging infrastructure connected to mini-grids and distributed energy. Blends founder experience, deep market data, and innovative financing structures to scale…

Director Strategy & Transformation

Meta Kessler is a strategic leader in electric mobility and the automotive industry, with extensive experience in driving transformation and growth across international markets. In her role at IONITY, the leading European high-power charging network, Meta is responsible for shaping corporate strategy, identifying new business opportunities, and accelerating the expansion of fast-charging…

The State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics

His Excellency Bareo Hassen is currently serving as the State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. During his time in the Ministry, he has provided leadership and oversight for national non-motorized transport (NMT) initiatives across Ethiopia, contributing to the development of high-quality walkways and bicycle tracks in several cities, including…

CEO

Antti Koulumies is the CEO of Terrafame. Antti and his team are focused on guiding the company through a pivotal phase of transformation and growth. Their mission is to strengthen Terrafame’s role as a key European player in the critical minerals value chain. Antti has a background at McKinsey & Company, Outotec…

Head of

Raed Kadri is the driving force behind the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). With a vision for propelling Ontario to the forefront of the global automotive and mobility sector, Raed is a dynamic leader, spearheading strategic initiatives that shape the future of transportation. Under his leadership, Raed has championed programs that accelerate the…

Ethiopia became the world’s first country to ban imports of petrol and diesel cars in 2024, cutting fuel costs and accelerating a nationwide shift to electric mobility. The policy, is already reshaping transport across the country.

Head of Deforestation-free Markets

Ingrid Tungen (NO), Head of Deforestation‑free Markets, Rainforest Foundation Norway. Ingrid Tungen leads the Deforestation‑free Markets team at Rainforest Foundation Norway, an international organization aiming to preserve the world’s remaining contiguous rainforest, where she works to reduce global deforestation driven by commercial actors and the demands from the global market. In her…

Senior adviser on Supply chains

Jasmine Puteri is Senior Advisor on Supply Chains in the Deforestation-Free Markets team at Rainforest Foundation Norway. Formerly a Senior Advisor on the Indonesia team, she has deep knowledge and extensive experience working on drivers of deforestation and forest-risk commodities in Indonesia.  Jasmine has 15 years of experience in the sector and…