Kwabena B. Adom-Opare
Edinburgh, Scotland
Summary
Investment and energy sector executive with over 15 years of experience orchestrating large-scale clean energy programs, conducting market assessments, and facilitating investments across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Director, Business Development
Odyssey Energy Solutions
Edinburgh, Scotland
01.2021 - Current
- Lead strategic partnerships and investment engagement with DFIs, multilaterals, and private investors across Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
- Oversaw a pipeline of over $500 million in RBF programs (AfDB, SEforALL, CEI Africa, Shell Foundation) supporting cleantech startups and mini-grid developers.
- Designed investment frameworks for health facility electrification and productive use of energy, blending grants, concessional finance, and private equity.
- Led global strategic initiatives across diverse markets and regions.
- Directed market analysis to inform product development and strategic direction.
- Conducted research on potential markets, identified new opportunities, and evaluated risks associated with entering each market.
Co-founder / COO (Part-time)
OAK Development Advisory
Accra, Ghana
01.2010 - Current
- Guided teams in implementing innovative solutions for client projects.
- Conducted market analysis to inform advisory services and recommendations.
- Established partnerships with organizations to expand service offerings.
- Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.
Short Term Consultant
World Bank
Edinburgh, Scotland
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Directed a multi-disciplinary team assessing opportunities and barriers for scaling the productive use of energy in the Central African Republic.
- Recommended financing instruments and funding mechanisms to catalyze SME-driven energy solutions, and unlock World Bank support for sector growth (Oct 7, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025).
- Facilitated workshops to enhance capacity building among government officials.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
Senior Market Assessment Expert
K&Y Energy Advisors (World Bank Project)
Edinburgh, Scotland
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Led a national market assessment of CAR’s off-grid energy sector, including financial modeling of investment requirements, and development of an investment roadmap to attract private capital (Jul 29, 2024 – Mar 31, 2025).
Energy Team Lead
USAID
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Directed donor investment portfolios in renewable energy and rural electrification.
- Structured financing mechanisms for distributed solar projects and mobilized private sector participation.
Technical Consultant
World Bank / ECREEE
Ghana & Cape Verde
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP).
- Conducted market sizing and investment landscape analysis across West Africa.
- Recommended private-sector investment mechanisms for scaling solar markets in 19 countries.
- Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP)
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess energy needs and identify solutions.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies for sustainable energy implementation.
Energy Team Lead
USAID
West Africa Regional
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Led project teams to implement energy initiatives in various countries in the West African region.
- Managed a $50M+ energy portfolio across the ECOWAS region, driving renewable energy adoption and private sector engagement.
- Oversaw budget management processes to align with organizational financial guidelines.
- Mentored junior staff in project planning and execution methodologies for skill development.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
Project Officer (Renewable Energy)
Kumasi Institute of Technology, Energy & Environment
Accra, Ghana
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Led proposal writing and budget development.
- Led business development.
- Led research teams in completing market assessments, including community surveys and socioeconomic studies.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Organized training sessions to enhance team skills related to research and analytical tools, such as SPSS.
- Prepared reports summarizing project status for review by senior management and stakeholders.
- Coordinated project activities to ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
Graduate Research Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted literature reviews on various research topics for academic projects.
- Assisted faculty in designing and implementing research methodologies.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software tools.
- Collaborated with team members to develop grant proposals for funding opportunities.
- Supported undergraduate students in their research projects and academic inquiries.
Education
Graduate Professional Certificate - Energy Innovation & Emerging Technology
Stanford University
USA01.2014
MPhil - Planning (Climate Change & Energy)
KNUST
Ghana01.2012
BSc - Development Planning
KNUST
Ghana01.2010
Skills
- Strategic partnerships
- Market analysis
- Project planning
- Sustainability initiatives
- Innovation management
- Revenue generation
- Business development
- Capacity building
- Risk evaluation
- Capital mobilization
- Cleantech development
- Off-grid development
- Project management
- Results-based financing
- Public-private partnerships
- Donor engagement
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
Certification
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training
- Advanced courses in renewable energy finance and impact investing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Intermediate
Websites
Timeline
Short Term Consultant
World Bank
10.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Market Assessment Expert
K&Y Energy Advisors (World Bank Project)
07.2024 - 03.2025
Global Director, Business Development
Odyssey Energy Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Energy Team Lead
USAID
01.2019 - 12.2021
Technical Consultant
World Bank / ECREEE
01.2017 - 12.2019
Energy Team Lead
USAID
01.2013 - 12.2017
Project Officer (Renewable Energy)
Kumasi Institute of Technology, Energy & Environment
01.2011 - 12.2013
Co-founder / COO (Part-time)
OAK Development Advisory
01.2010 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
01.2010 - 12.2011
Graduate Professional Certificate - Energy Innovation & Emerging Technology
Stanford University
MPhil - Planning (Climate Change & Energy)
KNUST
BSc - Development Planning
KNUST
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