Kadir B.

Business Development & Strategy Professional | Ex-EY and Ex-European Parliament | Alumni of Université Grenoble Alpes and College of Europe

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

A senior business developer and power project originator with experience across the IPP value chain. Has contributed to the development and close of circa 1,100 MW of power generation projects across West Africa and Latin America. Focused on the intersection of power generation, energy transition, and economic development, with a pragmatic approach to delivering bankable energy infrastructure.

Experience

  • Director of Business Development at Mark Cables FZE
    Sep 2025 - Jul 2026 · 11 mos

    In charge of structuring IPP business line and origination & development of power generation projects across Africa. - Burkina Faso : Negotiation and execution of Public Private Partnership Agreement for 200 MW power generation project

  • Business Development Manager at USP&E Global
    Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 · 7 mos

    Origination and development of power generation projects globally.

  • Business Development Manager at Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş.
    Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos

    Origination and development of power generation projects across 60 Hz market, Africa, and Asia. Crafting new market entry strategies in LATAM and ASEAN. - Gabon: Contract review, drafting, and structuring for 145 MW Rental Agreement - Mauritania: Technical and Commercial tender preparation for 350 MW Gas-to-Power Project - Ecuador: Leading market entry strategy for 230 MW emergency procurement in 2025

  • Business Development Manager at Wärtsilä
    Jan 2025 - Feb 2025 · 2 mos

    Origination and development of power generation projects across West & North Africa

  • Karpowership (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • International Business Develeopment and Strategy Executive
      Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Took part in executive teams that originated, developed, and executed major power generation projects, with active involvement in contract negotiations and client engagements: - Ivory Coast: 100 MW - New Caledonia: 200 MW - Ecuador: 120 MW - Guyana: 36 MW - Dominican Republic: 178 MW

    • International Business Development Specialist
      Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 · 10 mos