Patrick Ayemeli, Energicity’s Senior Director of Operations, is a seasoned professional in the energy and utilities sector. Leading Customer Management and Operations and Maintenance, Patrick strategically drives the organization toward excellence and stakeholder satisfaction. Patrick shapes Energicity’s operational strategies in his pivotal role, focusing on maximizing energy access impact and stimulating demand for productive services. His expertise lies in refining operational frameworks to achieve unparalleled service. Previously, Patrick spent eight years at Accenture Paris, advising global industry leaders like EDF and Engie in France. His contributions included devising smart grid deployment plans, deploying millions of smart meters, and leveraging meter data for enhanced consumer service. Patrick holds a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Lyon School of Management and an Engineering Master in Electrical Engineering from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon. His multifaceted leadership reflects a commitment to advancing the energy sector’s capabilities.

Neema E. Kezilahabi, Energicity’s Director of Project Management & Construction, is a results-driven organizational leader with over 12 years of experience in operations, strategic planning, and program management. Holding an Executive MBA with a specialization in HRM/Personnel Administration from the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and a BSc in Engineering & Environmental Geology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Neema brings a diverse skill set to her role. Neema’s career journey began at Atlas Copco, Tanzania, where she served as a Human Resources & Training Manager for five years. Transitioning to the renewable energy sector, she held pivotal positions at Powergen Renewable Energy and Rijk Zwaan Ltd. In her current role as the Regional Director of Project Management & Construction at Energicity, Neema supervises operations across four countries. Her expertise lies in operationalizing best practices, streamlining systems, and achieving company KPIs. Neema’s commitment to collaborative teamwork and achieving organizational objectives is evident in her impactful contributions. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, showcasing a holistic approach to leadership. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic leadership, Neema continues to play an instrumental role in driving the success and growth of the organizations she collaborates with.

Anna-Karin Hess is Energicity’s Chief of Staff and Director of Innovation. She leads Energicity’s Innovation Team, leveraging technology for the ongoing improvement of Energicity’s electricity services. The Innovation Team is most notably responsible for developing Energicity’s proprietary software and metering hardware systems. Prior to Energicity, Anna-Karin managed a diverse portfolio of United States Government international development impact evaluations at Social Impact, Inc., including the MCC Benin II Power Compact evaluation. She holds a Master of Development Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. There, she completed energy and electricity research projects in Nepal with UC Berkeley’s Global Environmental Health Lab and Nepal Ministry of Energy and in Democratic Republic of the Congo with UC Berkeley’s Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab. Anna-Karin also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.