Our Team
EMILIE DELEVALLEE
Managing Director
25 years’ experience in the industrial and energy sectors. 8 years of projects in Africa (South Africa, Senegal, Benin, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast).
Engineer with an Executive MBA.
"I believe Africa can pave the way for sustainable industrialisation, from which the developed world can learn a lot, by combining sobriety, low-carbon energy solutions, and circular industry."
GISELLE BAMUNDEKERE
Business Development Associate
5 years’ experience in clean energy on the African continent (Algeria, Rwanda, Benin and Côte D’Ivoire).
Energy policy analyst with an Engineering background.
“I am driven by that magical moment when electricity is switched on for the first time in a village. More than just a light, it triggers an ecosystem of opportunities. Energy access is a right, and we work to accelerate energy access and drive energy sensitivity across our continent - from the ground up.”
Jacques guittard
Technical Director
25+ years' experience in Industrial and Energy Sectors. 9 years of Projects in South Africa
Professional Mechanical Engineer & Energy Engineer.
Carbon Auditing Professional
"The art of engineering is to make the most of available resources. Doing more and better with less is now essential . Sobriety has become the cornerstone of energy engineering."
mukuru wesigye
Energy Efficiency Engineer
12 years' experience in Commercial and Industrial Sectors. 11 years of project experience in South Africa.
Professional Engineering Technologist. Certified Energy Manager
Certified Measurement and Verification Professional
"We owe the future generations a healthy and vibrant environment that is in fact borrowed from them. We all ought to do our part to make this a reality."
Bonolo Matle
Social Media & Tech
With 5 years experience in tech and 7 years in the social media space working along side both small and large companies.
"Have you ever been nervous to do something but took it on because you know it has the potential to shift the world while it stretches you , and questions what you know as the room is full of people who you can admire? Yep that’s why I am here."
Larissa Mwali
Executive Assistant
More than 10 years of experience in working alongside Executives and high-profile officials. Strong background in business management.
“Being part of a dynamic team in the Energy Sector is like stepping into the heart of innovation, where every idea sparks change and every action powers progress. IROKO Africa offers this and more.”
ÉLYSÉE SANWOUH YAO
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Over 10 years in the biomass energy production sector, energy management and optimization of energy consumption and costs in industry. 3 years' expertise in energy efficiency.
"Energy efficiency is a lever for competitiveness and sometimes a question of survival for companies. It requires the implementation of best practices, from the analysis of energy consumption and expenditure to the implementation of investments that generate energy savings."
minenhle mahlangu
Training Content Developer
Two years of experience in youth advocacy, GenZ research, and entrepreneurship, complemented by specialized climate training. Background in Behavioral Sciences with specialized climate training.
“Empowering today's youth is key to creating a sustainable future. With education and opportunity, we can lead with innovation, ensuring a brighter future for all”