Rayvia ENERGY’s leadership

is comprised of C-Suite executives and counsel from Siemens-Gamesa, EY, PwC, NEOM, and Nscale.

Key Facts

  • Over €25bn in cumulative transactions in our team’s historic roles.

  • 25GW of renewable assets structured and developed.

  • Project execution across every continent on Earth (excluding Antarctica).

  • Proven track record in securing project financing from leading financial institutions.

  • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and positive social impact investing.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

You can meet some of Rayvia Energy’s Leadership Team below.

  • David Flitterman - Chairman

    David was the Chairman of Siemens-Gamesa North America. He has financed, developed and divested industry-leading renewable energy assets, including North America’s largest ever wind farm at the time. David is an experienced banker, having held senior roles at Deutsche Bank as the Head of Investment Banking for Southern Europe, as well as the Head of all banking for Eastern Europe. He served as CEO of EINSTEINet AG where he pioneered innovative data centre construction as early as 2002.

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  • Joseph Cosma - Accounting Director

    Joseph (Joe) Cosma has 24 years of experience as a Partner with EY Africa. He held various roles while at EY, including as Managing Partner for Central Africa and Head of the Africa Government & Infrastructure sector. Joseph has extensive experience working with governments, development agencies, and the private sector.

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  • Rashda Rana - Legal Director

    Rashda Rana SC is an expert in commercial and construction law with extensive international experience. She has served in multiple high profile senior in-house roles, including as Senior Counsel on Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project. Rashda has handled major litigation, arbitration, and mediation across various sectors including banking, energy, and construction.

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  • Alain Leriche - Industry Expert

    Alain Leriche has 30+ years experience in asset management and corporate finance. He is considered one of the foremost renewable investors in the world. Notably he was CEO/CFO of EDF Investments Group, leading their growth from €1.5bn to €13bn AUM. He also held various positions of responsibility within Société Générale, Natixis, Dexia, and is a board member of the United Nations Capital Development Fund. Alain has passion for impact investing, especially in Africa.

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  • Olu Adeosun - Industry Expert

    Olu Adeosun has 25+ years experience in the energy sector, leading PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Energy Advisory team and holding the role of CEO of Ardova Plc. He has raised over $1.5bn in infrastructure and energy transactions. Olu is passionate about clean energy and sits on the advisory board of several renewable companies and consultancies as a specialist in project finance and fundraising.

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  • George Niko - PROJECT DIRECTOR

    George founded Rayvia Energy to rapidly capitalize on development, management, and trading opportunities of high-value investments and interests in emerging markets. He intentionally architected Rayvia’s team for success in frontier markets which demand comprehensive insight, robust networks, proven experience, and proactive hands-on leadership.

    George is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

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