Simon is the Chief Executive Officer of Gridworks. Simon has a wealth of experience making and managing direct investments in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Prior to Gridworks, Simon held leadership roles at a London based family office and 11 years with IPS (part of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development) based in Paris, as well as establishing investment businesses on the ground in Cyprus and Cuba and worked for CDC Group in his early career. Simon is a Natural Sciences graduate of King's College, London and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Mark is the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all financial matters at Gridworks. He is a chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience, most recently as CFO for a private investment firm focusing upon Logistics Real Estate and venture capital investments. Prior experience includes roles at KPMG, BNY Mellon and Barclays Capital. Mark has an MEng degree in Civil Engineering from Nottingham University.

Chris leads Gridworks’ Business Development Team. He has extensive international project development and M&A experience which spans Africa, Asia and Europe. Prior to joining Gridworks, Chris spent five years at CDC Group, the final three of which included a focus on transmission & distribution projects and off-grid investments. Chris is a qualified lawyer and spent nine years in private practice advising private equity investors prior to joining CDC Group’s legal team in 2014.

Joe is the Technical Director at Gridworks. He is an electrical engineer with over 30 years’ global experience in utility management, project delivery and power system design, operation and maintenance. Most recently he worked in Ghana for ESB International as Engineering Technical Advisor. Previous experience includes providing technical assistance for the restructuring of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; six years as Head of Engineering, Technology and Innovation at Mainstream Renewable Power; and five years as General Director of Georgia’s National Transmission Utility in Tbilisi.

David is advising on Gridworks’ development of Moyi Power, a greenfield utility in the Democratic Republic of Congo. David has extensive experience in the development and financing of electricity infrastructure projects in Africa, particularly Francophone Africa, as well as in Europe, Eastern Europe & India. Prior to Gridworks, he was a founding partner in the African Renewable Power Fund; a Regional Director for eleQtra/InfraCo Africa; and had over 20 years’ experience with AES Corp, including as Head of Project Finance for AES Sonel, Cameroon’s national utility. David has a London Business School MBA and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Western Australia.

Shaun is a Director at Gridworks. Shaun previously worked at CDC Group as part of the Equity Infrastructure team, prior to which he worked at PwC, primarily advising infrastructure clients across East and West Africa. Shaun supported the development of the CDC strategy that underpinned the formation of Gridworks and brings specialist knowledge in electricity transmission and distribution (on and off-grid). Shaun holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College, London and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Amol is a Director in the Business Development team at Gridworks. He has extensive experience in infrastructure investments and asset management in South Asia and Africa. He has previously worked at organisations such as Blackrock, J.P.Morgan, the CDC Group, the Blackstone platform Zarou and the Lion's Head Group across New York, Mumbai and London. His notable achievements include leading the set-up of one of India's largest wind power platforms, Leap Green Energy, for J.P.Morgan and that of the South Asia renewables platform, Ayana, for the CDC Group. Amol holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from V.J.T.I (Mumbai), a Master's in Engineering Management from Dartmouth College and an MBA with Distinction from Oxford University.

Loic is an Associate Director at Gridworks. He joined Gridworks in 2020 and supports the development and execution of investments. Prior to this role, Loic was at GE Energy Financial Services, structuring and executing financial solutions for power and renewables projects in Europe, Africa and Latin America. Prior to this he worked at Albioma, a Paris-listed IPP, where he focused on Project Finance and M&A transactions. Loic holds a MSc in Management from EMLYON Business School.

Eric is the Country Director at Gridworks, based in Kampala, Uganda. He joined Gridworks in January 2022 and supports the development and execution of investments in the region. Prior to this role, Eric was the Country Director of the UK’s Department for International Trade, Uganda where he supported UK companies deliver large infrastructure projects. Eric holds an MBA from the University of South Wales, PGDip in Project Finance (Middlesex University), PGDip in Management and International Trade and a Bachelor’s in Engineering.

William is a Senior Engineer at Gridworks. He is a Chartered Engineer with over 25 years’ international experience in project development, design, construction, operation and maintenance for complex networks infrastructure and renewable projects. Prior to Gridworks, William worked in a variety of senior management roles at the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), an Irish national energy utility. William holds a B.Eng (Hons) and Ph.D from the University of Aberdeen and University College Cork respectively.

Louiza is an ESG Specialist with over 15 years of experience working in Africa and Asia. She was the first Business Integrity Manager for Unilever East Africa, where her responsibilities covered the multinational’s tea plantations in Kenya and their manufacturing and distribution sites in East Africa. In the last five years Louiza has been with IBIS E&S Consulting where she has principally worked with financial institutions including British International Investment, IFC, EIB, PROPARCO, Swedfund and DI Frontier. She has also worked in the public sector with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.

Sabri is a Business Development Manager at Gridworks. Sabri brings experience in utilities in Africa, financial modelling and investment asset management and valuation. Most recently, Sabri worked for Meridiam on global infrastructure projects with complex analytical needs. Sabri’s earlier career saw him working at SUEZ/LYDEC and ICEA. He also gained specific renewable energy experience from his time at RES and Natixis. Sabri holds a Master’s in General Engineering from Ecole des Mines de Nancy.

Caroline is an Associate within the Business Development team at Gridworks. She supports the team in the structuring and execution of investments. Prior to this role, Caroline worked at Credit Agricole CIB for over 3 years in the Energy and Infrastructure Project Finance department, structuring and advising on the financings of large infrastructure and energy projects in Europe. Caroline holds a Master's in Applied Economics and Financial Engineering from Paris Dauphine University.

Richard is Legal Counsel at Gridworks. His role includes corporate operational matters as well as supporting Gridworks’ investment activities in a legal capacity. Richard previously worked at Clifford Chance LLP specialising in private equity transactions. During his time at Clifford Chance, Richard worked on a number of African infrastructure projects and emerging market transactions, including while on secondment to CDC Group. Richard is a qualified lawyer.

Kelly is a Paralegal at Gridworks. She provides a legal support to all aspects of the business including operational matters and investment activities. She previously gained renewable energy experience from her time at EDF Renewables UK & Ireland where she managed asset operation contracts on onshore wind farms and solar panel sites. She holds an LL.M in Commercial and Corporate Law from Queen Mary University of London.

Rhyddid is Gridworks' Head of Communications and has worked in international development and impact investment for over 15 years. A former Communications Manager for CDC Group, he previously worked for UK Government ministers at the Department for International Development and Department for Trade and Industry, and for a senior Member of Parliament. Rhyddid has a degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol.

Alice is a Development Impact Advisor for Gridworks. She has worked in international development and impact investment for more than 30 years and works with several funds and companies to help them articulate, measure and maximise their impact. Alice’s other roles include Independent Chair of the CDC Plus Committee; Trustee of the Shell Foundation; and Chair of Investor Watch, which aims to drive more sustainable investment practices. Alice has an MA in Economics from Cambridge University and is a chartered accountant.

Raman is the Finance Manager at Gridworks, directly supporting the CFO, Mark Richards, with all financial and accounting matters. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for over 10 years where she held various finance roles within both the Investment Management and Asset Servicing divisions. Her most recent role involved working as a Finance Business Partner focusing on financial planning, analysis and strategic initiatives within Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. Raman holds a BSc in Mathematics from City, University of London.

James is Gridworks’ Company Secretary. He provides company secretarial and corporate governance support to Gridworks’ board and committees. James is a chartered company secretary and Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. He has held posts with several listed and large private companies and has over 30 years’ experience as a corporate, commercial and finance lawyer at law firms and major organisations in the UK, New Zealand and internationally.

Matt is Environmental and Social Advisor to Gridworks. His role is to help define and manage environmental and social risks and opportunities through all stages of the development and investment cycle. He brings long experience an environmental practitioner, with a track record of delivering project consents and international finance through the application of international environmental and social safeguarding principles and guidance. Matt has broad experience across a range of electricity generation and transmission projects in Africa and further afield. Matt has a degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Liverpool.

Anthony is a Finance Associate at Gridworks. He has a wealth of experience working across multiple industries including construction, television, and marketing. Most recently, Anthony worked for the marketing agency Digital Natives as a Finance Manager, where he introduced models to aid resource planning and monitor financial KPIs. Anthony holds a BA in Accounting & Finance from Middlesex University.

Daire is an ESG Associate at Gridworks. She supports environmental, social and governance management of our pprtfolio companies. Daire studied in Ireland where she obtained a BSc in Marketing and a Master's in Education from Trinity College Dublin. Before joining Gridworks she worked as an Economics and Business Teacher in Hertfordshire.

Zakiya is the EA and Team Assistant directly supporting our CEO, Simon Hodson. Zakiya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in business support from the Tech industry and Higher Education. Prior to joining Gridworks, Zakiya worked at Meta as an Executive Administrative Partner. Zakiya has a BA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham.

Patrick has been Chief Executive of Charity Bank, a UK regulated deposit-taking bank with a social purpose, and of UK Export Finance, the UK Government's export credit agency. Before that he was the managing director of Emerging Africa Advisers, the manager of the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund. This followed twenty-six years in international export, project and trade finance at Morgan Grenfell & Co. Limited and Deutsche Bank AG London where he was a managing director and the global head of export and project finance.

Graham is a Non-Executive Director at Gridworks. He is an experienced commercial leader and asset manager with an engineering background and has hands-on international experience of developing energy businesses, M&A and operations within the utility, technology and energy services sectors. Graham has held various senior roles with National Grid Plc and has been involved in projects establishing new companies to take advantage of technology changes in electricity metering and building commercial and technical frameworks for large infrastructure projects. He has a breadth of experience of strategic activities around achieving growth and organisational development.

Stewart is a Non-Executive Director at Gridworks. Stewart previously worked for GIC (the Singapore government sovereign wealth fund) based in Singapore as part of their portfolio group, sitting on boards in India, China and the UK. Prior to GIC, Stewart worked for IFC, based in Washington DC, reviewing projects in the manufacturing area and spending 18 months in their office in Chengdu, China. Outside of Gridworks Stewart is a Senior Advisor for Bamboo Capital Partners where he is managing investments in off grid electrification in Africa and Haiti. Stewart has a Physics degree from Oxford and an MBA from the London Business School.

Chris is a Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Equity, Africa and Pakistan at BII. He has over 20 years of infrastructure and utility experience in Europe and Africa across power, water, and transport sectors. Prior to joining BII, Chris was a founding member of the pioneer ARM-Harith Infrastructure Fund (ARMHIF), a West African focused infrastructure development fund based in Nigeria. While at ARMHIF, Chris closed several power equity investments in Nigeria and in Ghana. He has held senior operational and commercial roles at RWE Thames Water and at Veolia Environment, based in the UK. Chris is a Chartered Engineer and holds an MEng in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Surrey, as well as a CMS (General Management) from Kingston University.

Snowy is a Non-Executive Director at Gridworks. She is currently group CEO and former Executive Chairperson of Bigen Group, one of Africa’s leading infrastructure development consultancies. Bigen provides financial, development, environmental and other services across a wide range of vital infrastructure sectors. Snowy has 30 years in senior management and board positions in the public and private sectors, mainly in South Africa. She has a strong understanding of African markets and her effectiveness as a business strategist has earned her numerous international and national business awards. Snowy was a senior executive at the Development Bank of Southern Africa before joining Bigen Group. She has served on the boards of many companies and institutions, including Ubank, Stats SA, and the South African National Housing Financing Corporation.

Carolyn is British International Investment’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Carolyn worked for Schroders where she was CFO of the Wealth Management Division and a member of the Group Management Committee. Prior to that, she was the CFO for Cazenove Capital Management from 2007 until its sale to Schroders in 2013. Carolyn started her career with Touche Ross & Co. where she qualified as an ACA. She then joined Lazard where her roles included Chief Operating Officer for Global Capital Markets and Finance Director in the UK.

Simon is the Chief Executive Officer of Gridworks. Simon has a wealth of experience making and managing direct investments in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Prior to Gridworks, Simon held leadership roles at a London based family office and 11 years with IPS (part of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development) based in Paris, as well as establishing investment businesses on the ground in Cyprus and Cuba and worked for CDC Group in his early career. Simon is a Natural Sciences graduate of King's College, London and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.