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QIC CEO, Damien Frawley, and Chief of Global Clients and Marketing, Brian Delaney, provide an overview of the history and capabilities of the business.
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University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business Research Seminar What is...Graham Sinclair
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Aggregating available information in 2011, the assets under management may be more than US$ 125 billion, making Africa a top 10 global marketplace for sustainable investment. Major emerging markets like South Africa, Morocco and Egypt, and frontier markets like Nigeria, Mauritius and Kenya represent new investable opportunities for global emerging markets investors, and African pension funds, banks and insurance companies looking for long term investments. South Africa has seen some major new developments, such as revised pensions regulation 28, voluntary initiatives such as CRISA, PRI and Carbon Disclosure Project, hosting COP17, carbon tax proposals and investment value chain projects, and the emergence of integrated reporting. The impact investing theme has attracted billions of assets from investors. But what is the impact on sustainable development? What has been learned by the Sustainable Returns project mapping the investment value chain in southern Africa, and the state of environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration?
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Apps for Startups is a process. A Practical Process for Startups. It is a methodology for building a startup based on 5 steps. Create, Plan, Build, Promote and Fund. Steps are not done sequentially but is done parellel. Underpinning this method is open source collaboration software pulling it all together.
how to sell pi coins on Bitmart crypto exchangeDOT TECH
Yes. Pi network coins can be exchanged but not on bitmart exchange. Because pi network is still in the enclosed mainnet. The only way pioneers are able to trade pi coins is by reselling the pi coins to pi verified merchants.
A verified merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell it to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
What website can I sell pi coins securely.DOT TECH
Currently there are no website or exchange that allow buying or selling of pi coins..
But you can still easily sell pi coins, by reselling it to exchanges/crypto whales interested in holding thousands of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell to these crypto whales and holders of pi..
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners and pi merchants stands in between the miners and the exchanges.
How can I sell my pi coins?
Selling pi coins is really easy, but first you need to migrate to mainnet wallet before you can do that. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
Tele-gram.
@Pi_vendor_247
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
Tele-gram
@Pi_vendor_247
If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
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The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
2. 1. How we got started.
2. The need for Solar lights - sustainability.
3. The Product
4. Impact investing
5. Exit Strategies
6. Corporate strategy
7. Team
8. Q&A
2
Agenda
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Source: http://www.crossed-flag-pins.com
3. 3
World Bank
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10 December 2012
Appointed distribution
Partner in Ghana by
IFC/World Bank
4. “To be the leading solar light
distribution company in
Africa.”
4
Aim of GCP Solar
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5. “The Dark Continent” – The Economist, 2007
5
Source: NASA satellite photo of Earth at night. Note the difference between Africa and South America, India or USA.
http://www.ecopowerafrica.com/Electricity%20in%20Africa.html
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8. Phase 1 - Ghana
Total Population:
Off-grid:
Estimated Market Size:
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25 million
5,750,000
2,500,000
9. Phase 2 – other markets
Nigeria
Senegal
Togo
Benin
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Estimated market size for
solar lights –
80 million
Sierra Leone
Kenya
Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
Population
280 million
10. Market size - GHANA
Current market
penetration of solar lights
0.1%
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11. Running costs - GHANA
Kerosene
Home:
Business:
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Cost per mth
US$ 6.18
US$ 8.92
Source: IFC Lighting Africa Ghana Quantitative Report, 2008, page 105
13. The Product – Didier Drogba
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14. The Product – Linkin Park
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15. GCP Solar’s business objectives
• GCP Solar will focus on:
• Cashflow positive.
• Ethical, loyal and professional staff.
• Long term competitive advantages.
• Prospect for profitable exit after 6-8 years.
• Expansion - ECOWAS.
• Obtain Carbon Credits.
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17. Exit Strategies
GCP Solar will evaluate all potential avenues with a view to
a successful exit within 6-8 years. The market conditions,
pricing, costs and stage of company in the growth cycle will
all be taken into account. GCP Solar will consider the
following exit strategies:
• Public offering, both domestic and international,
• Sale or merger,
• Management buy out by senior management, or
• Splitting the company up to realize more value in the sum of the
parts.
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18. Exit Strategies
1. Traditional e.g. Trade sale or listing;
2. Social Stock Exchanges.
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London
Singapore
Canada
Mauritius
19. Exit - liquidity
“…….J.P. Morgan estimates that the impact
investment market has the potential to
absorb between US$400 billion and US$ 1
trillion over the next decade……”
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Source: ”Impact Investments: An Emerging Asset Class.”, JP Morgan, 29 November 2010;
“Impact Investors in Asia”, ADB, 2011
20. Risk mitigation
• Size and scale are the dominant factors.
• GCP Solar will minimise risk by ensuring that:
• There are off-take agreements – e.g. DFID, MTN,
• GCP Solar is insured against the credit risk of non-payment,
• GCP Solar’s market is strongly supported by both the domestic
Government and fundamental supply and demand economics.
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21. GCP Solar’s competitive edge
GCP believes that it enjoys a substantial competitive
advantage due to its:
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• first class access to
distribution expertise from
the IFC team,
• first class products, and
• international expertise of
senior management and
advisory board.
22. GCP Solar financial analysis
GCP Solar will have detailed KPIs and ensure that they can
deliver the following set against their industry benchmark:
• EBITDA growth,
• Strong revenue and earnings growth,
• Strong and steady cash flow,
• Higher profit margins than competitors,
• Improving margins,
• Strong balance sheet,
• Attractive valuation, and
• Suitable for public market, trade sale or other exit strategy.
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23. Analysis of Products, Services,
Technologies, and Operations
GCP Solar will continually review the following:
• Quality, unique, differentiated or distinct products, services and/or
technologies that GCP Solar believes can provide a long term
competitive advantage,
• Strong and clear demand for such products and/or technologies,
• Strong brands and marketability,
• Access to requisite distribution channels,
• First class operating procedures and processes,
• Scalability of operations, and
• Ability to expand to other international and regional (ECOWAS)
markets.
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24. Good Governance policies
GCP Solar will enforce good governance policies –
especially anti-corruption and anti-bribery.
GCP Solar also supports the UN Millennium Development
Goals and will utilise accepted international guidance from
the likes of:
• OECD
• IFC
• World Bank
• UN Development
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25. GCP Solar’s team
GCP Solar will always seek to attract and retain first class
employees and enhance exiting management by using external
consultants as and when required.
• Excellent track record, distribution experience and the ability to take
the company forward;
• Clear and compelling vision, goals and strategies;
• Strong problem solving, and decision making abilities;
• Trustworthy team who work in an open, consultative and transparent
manner;
• Solid financial management and a trustworthy and technically sound
CFO; and
• Ability to identify challenges and deal with adversity.
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26. GCP Solar’s team
• Dual citizenship – UK and Ghana.
• Founded GCP July 2012.
• 2.5 months in Ghana in 2012
• HKTDC Trade Mission to Ghana – Nov. 2012.
• Banking - 16 years; Barrister in Hong Kong.
• In Ghana - contacts in Government, World Bank and
distribution partners.
• Visited 6 African countries and has personal contacts living
in all Phase 2 countries.
• BSc Physics - University of Durham.
• LLB(Hons) Law – University of London.
• LLM Law – Boston University School of law.
• PCLL – University of Hong Kong.
• Permanent resident of Hong Kong SAR (9.5 years).
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Sidney Yankson
http://works.bepress.com/sidney_yankson/
27. GCP Solar’s team
• Worked for World Bank in Ghana.
• Dede has a diverse background and has worked for the
Ministry of Defense, Ghana Ports and & Harbour Authority.
• Dede has a BA from University of Ghana in Sociology and
English and a diploma in human resource management.
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Jennifer Dede Afagbedzi• Worked for the World Bank in Ghana.
• Seyram has worked in a number of places including in sales
for the Accra Brewery, and for the national pension company
in Ghana – Social Security & National Insurance Trust
(SNNIT).
• Seyram has a BSc in business administration (marketing
option).
Seyram Kutu-Adu
28. GCP Solar’s team
• Courtney O’Neill will focus on providing timely information to
investors, working with the PR/marketing company and any
other tasks for the management including conducting focus
groups, consumer demonstration days and so forth.
• Courtney will also be responsible for running all of GCPs
external events.
• Courtney spent Summer 2012 working on a pre-launch market
research project in Ghana identifying large distribution
partners and conducting a field market analysis with
consumers for solar light products.
• Courtney has a BA from Concordia University(Canada).
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Courtney O’Neill
Investor Relations
29. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• Albert Eliason – IFC
• Carson Wen
• Brian Asparro
• David Bartlett
• John Wallington
• Prof. Adams Bodomo
• Jason Rickert
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30. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• Albert Eliason is the Country manager for IFC Lighting Africa in Ghana. He has sole responsibility for
providing distribution partners, such as GCP Solar with high level information and assistance to facilitate
commercial success.
• Albert Eliason worked as a member of a project team set up by Unilever Ghana to radically transform its
distribution strategy with the objective of achieving phenomenal growth in sales volume. Albert was later
appointed Central Regional Manager of Unilever; an appointment that gave him extensive field sales
experience. He was promoted to Area Sales Manager for North-Ghana and had sales and general managerial
responsibility for Unilever operations in the three Regions of Northern Ghana. In September 1999, Albert was
appointed the Sales & Customer Service Manager of the Unilever Popular Foods Business, responsible for
setting up operations in Ghana, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire.
• In 2004, Albert moved to Mozambique to serve as Business Development Manager with the mandate to
develop the Unilever sales operations in Northern Mozambique.
• In 2007, Albert was appointed to the British Council Ghana as Head of Marketing & Business Development,
with line management responsibility for 4 departments. Here, he led the implementation of a major change
programme at the Council with the aim of re-aligning the Ghana operations to British Council’s global strategy.
After successful implementation of a robust change programme, he was promoted to the position of Business
Director.
• Albert leads a World Bank/IFC funded project designed to develop a commercially viable market in off-grid
lighting in Ghana. This project supports commercial operations, such as GCP Solar, to sell solar lighting
products to off-grid communities across Ghana. He also managed a 4-year comprehensive consumer
awareness and education campaign designed to catalyse the off-grid lighting market.
• Albert has also served as business development consultant for a multinational organisation listed in the US
Fortune 500 and operating in approximately 90 countries.
• Albert has facilitated numerous business development, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales workshops for
Tullow Ghana, KNUST Business School, ESLA Group and the British Council. He holds a Bachelors Degree
in Sociology & an MBA (Marketing) from University of Ghana and Associate Certificate in Project
Management from University of Washington. He serves intermittently as a resource person on Citi FM's
Business Show.
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Albert Eliason
IFC
31. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• Carson Wen has more than 30 years of experience in business,
corporate, and securities law. He also advises Chinese corporations
and other entities on their investments and listings abroad. In
addition, he provides advice on regulatory and strategic issues.
• Carson is a third-term Deputy of the National People's Congress,
the PRC's national parliament and constitutionally its highest organ
of state power, having represented Hong Kong since the Handover
in 1997. He is also Senior Adviser and former Vice-Chairman of the
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
(DAB), Hong Kong's largest political party. He is as such well-versed
in policy issues in Mainland China as well as in Hong Kong.
• Carson is a Justice of the Peace of Hong Kong and was awarded
the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) by the Hong Kong Government for
his contribution to economic ties between Hong Kong, Mainland
China, and the rest of the world. Carson holds leadership roles in
various public organizations in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
• Carson is also a committee member of China Africa Business
Council of Hong Kong.
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Carson Wen
32. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• Brian Asparro has been CFO and a member of the management team of Green
Charge Networks since 2009.
• Green Charge Networks is a leader in smart grid development through its focus on
power efficiency. The company specializes in building software for utilities to
identify optimal ways of distributing energy while building energy storage systems
(solar, batteries, electric vehicle chargers) to reduce high energy costs for retailers
such as 7-Eleven and Avis.
• Brian manages the overall day-to-day financial aspects of the company in addition
to leading the company through its US$17 million smart grid project with Con
Edison and the US Department of Energy. He has successfully led the company
from a small group of 5 employees to 40 employees in 2 offices by identifying
funding resources and implementing systems to effectively manage cash flow.
• Previously, Brian worked for Moody Analytics (a subsidiary of Moody Corporation)
for seven years. After roles in strategy, research and product development, Brian
moved to Hong Kong in 2005 to build a consulting practice for the Asia region. He
secured several multi-million dollar engagements, grew the practice to a $10
million business employing 20 professionals in four countries. Prior to Moody's,
Brian held positions in the investment banking and financial consulting industries.
• Brian received his MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg) and completed his
undergraduate degree in Finance and Marketing at Fairfield University.
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Brian Asparro
33. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• David Bartlett is the Director of the Investment Manager and the Managing
Director and Office Head of Pacific Harbor Advisors (HK) Limited, an affiliate
of the Investment Manager.
• Mr. Bartlett has over 20 years of experience in handling financial
transactions in global markets.
• Prior to joining Pacific Harbor Advisors (HK) Limited, Mr. Bartlett was the
Executive Director in Amroc Asia's Hong Kong office from 2002 until 2006,
generating transactions in China, Thailand and the Philippines.
• From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Bartlett was the COO of HNH Group Limited. From
1998 to 2000, he was Project Manager of Corporate Banking & Investment
Research of Asia Market Intelligence Group.
• In 1997, Mr. Bartlett served for a year as Manager of Indonesian Equity
Research at PT Samuel Sekuritas Indonesia in Jakarta, and from 1991 to
1994, he was the Program Manager of Africare based in Burkina Faso
working with World Bank grantees and Project Manager at Associates in
Rural Development in Burlington, Vermont implementing USAID financings.
• Mr. Bartlett was awarded a B.A. from the University of Vermont in 1990 and
an M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in
1997.
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Dave Bartlett
34. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• John is a qualified accountant with over 16 years experience in senior
management positions in large global manufacturing and service
based industries. John trained as an accountant with Unilever PLC and
worked across the UK and Europe.
• In 2000, John joined Clifford Chance LLP as the Global Head of Financial
Planning and Business Analysis.
• In 2005, John was appointed the CFO of a technology startup. In
November 2006, John was appointed Group Corporate Controller of the
UPC group of companies, managing the finances and accounting for an
international business portfolio of Renewable Energy related companies in
the Wind and Solar sectors, Property, Mining, Oil & Gas and Energy and
Technology investments.
• John currently heads up the UPC Management, LLC Miami office and
oversees all UPC interests in North America as well as the international
consolidation for UPC interests in the US, Canada, Europe, North Africa,
China, The Philippines and Indonesia.
• John is the Vice President & Treasurer of the British American Business
Council in Miami, serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance
Committee of the Florida Bar and is an Executive and Non-Executive
Director of several privately held US and UK companies.
• John received his BA (Hons) degree in Geography from Exeter University
(U.K.).
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John Wallington
35. GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
• Dr. Bodomo is Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the
School of Humanities, University of Hong Kong and Director of the
University's African Studies Programme.
• His current projects include research:
• into Africa-China relations: from cross-cultural communication to
comparative linguistics;
• into the African diaspora in Asia, particularly China, and
• on the syntactic and semantic structures of a wide range of languages,
including Dagaare, Twi, Chinese, Dong, and Zhuang.
• Professor Bodomo is author of Africans in China: A Sociocultural Study and
Its Implications on China Africa Relations.
• Professor Bodomo arrived in China in 1997 and spent ten years
researching the story of Africans in China for his book.
• Beyond Linguistics & African Studies, he likes working out in the gym,
hiking, distance running, and watching soccer. He also finds time to write
and recite poetry, and participates in lively debates about African and world
affairs.
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Prof. Adams
Bodomo
36. • Jason Rickert has over 18 years of experience in Corporate Finance and M&A Advisory
having advised on transactions totalling over US$30 billion for clients in North America
and Europe.
• Jason’s experience encompasses transactions ranging from small private equity
fundraisings to large public market M&A transactions for clients in a variety of industry
sectors including mining, oil and gas, utilities, telecommunications and technology, clean
technology, food and beverages and travel and leisure.
• Jason is a co-founder of Acsel Advisors Limited, a boutique corporate finance advisory
firm established to provide high growth companies with a “big bank,” full service advice
on raising financing or executing M&A transactions. Acsel has helped companies across
a number of sectors raise private equity and VC funding, advised VCs on acquiring and
selling stakes in portfolio companies, advised both public and private companies on
acquisitions and private companies on divestitures.
• Jason started his investment banking career at Wood Gundy (subsequently CIBC World
Markets) Canada’s largest investment bank, advising on a number of multibillion dollar
public takeovers. In addition to a number of other public and private takeovers, Jason
also worked on a number of public listings of companies across a variety of sectors.
• Jason moved to London in 1996 with CIBC and helped secure CIBC’s role in the global
public offerings of a number major European privatisations. During his time at CIBC in
London, Jason also gained substantial emerging markets expertise having advised
clients in Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Czech Republic, Romania, Macedonia and Mauritius
• Jason holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier
University in Canada
•
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Jason Rickert
GCP Solar’s Advisory Board
37. Service Providers
Lawyers - Ghana
AB & David
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Bankers
Standard Bank
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Auditors
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
38. Summary
1. Appointed by IFC/World Bank
2. Approved products
3. First class team and advisory board
4. Sustainable and Save the Planet!!
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