The board of directors of Serengeti Energy Limited announced the appointment of Anton-Louis Olivier as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 9, 2023.
Olivier a long track record of working across the African continent and a wealth of experience in all aspects of independent power producer (IPP) development and financing and on hydropower specifically, ranging from procurement to construction and operations, according to a release.
He founded and served as CEO of the REH Group of companies (South Africa) from 2006 to 2021 and established Renewable Energy Holdings (REH) as a hydropower development business. The group developed, owned and operated small hydropower plants in South Africa, with activities extending across southern Africa. In 2021, REH was acquired by Serengeti Energy and now forms part of the Serengeti Energy Group.
Most recently, Olivier was the head hydropower Africa for Scatec Africa (Pty) Limited in South Africa, responsible for the business development of Scatec’s Sub-Saharan Africa hydropower projects. He is also serving as a board member of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).
Olivier has a background in mechanical engineering and economics, as well as key competencies including leadership, entrepreneurial business development, project finance structuring and power plant asset management, all of which are aligned with the Serengeti Energy strategy, the company said.
“I am looking forward to joining Serengeti Energy, to growing and expanding its business operations, creating value for all its stakeholders and making a meaningful impact on the renewable energy and broader economic landscape in sub-Sahara Africa,” said Olivier.
Serengeti Energy has a goal to have 300 MW of small to medium-sized projects in its portfolio by 2030 in Sub-Saharan Africa.
