HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NAMIBIA
Introducing The Strategic Conference Executive Committee (ExCo)
For 2025 the Global African Hydrogen Summit is deeply honoured to introduce the Strategic Conference Executive Committee (ExCo).
The ExCo will serve as a powerful catalyst to unite the brightest minds, most influential entrepreneurs, and the boldest innovators, fostering a shared vision to position Africa as a transformative frontier market for hydrogen energy.
By curating a diverse and dynamic lineup of experts, the ExCo can facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge technology, policy, and market access. Drawing on Africa's vast renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind, the Strategic Conference programme can inspire radical innovations tailored to the continent's unique challenges and opportunities.

Meet The GAH2S ExCo

Richard Kiplagat
Chairman AHP Advocacy Taskforce African Hydrogen Partnership, Group Chief Commercial Officer & Managing Director East Africa
Africa Practice

Cristian Carraretto
Head of Energy Transition, Sustainable Business & Infrastructure, Climate Strategy and Delivery
EBRD

Nadège Hopman
Senior Investment Officer
European Investment Bank

Marco Raffinetti
Chief Executive Officer
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy

Rita Madeira
Africa Programme Manager, West and Southern Africa
International Energy Agency

Christoph Kausch
Senior Operations Officer
International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Eng. Isaac Kiva
Secretary Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Republic of Kenya

Theopolina Kapani
Head Technical and Construction
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P)

Junaid Belo-Osagie
Executive Director
Mizuho and Chairman of the Africa Hydrogen Partnership Financial Advisory Group

James Mnyupe
Presidential Economic Advisor and Head of Programme
Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P)

Nangula Nelulu Uaandja
Chief Executive Officer
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)

Annika Brouwer
Sustainability Specialist
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Petra Schwager
Chief of the Climate and Technology Partnership Division
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Sven Schuppener
Associate Expert
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Contact Us
For more information about the Summit or to book your Summit Pass, please contact:
William Shilamba at info@gah2s.com