Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island

Exiled: Alise Porto, Switch

Today’s guest is Alise Porto, Senior Vice President Power & Sustainability at Switch, whose impressive journey through the tech and sustainability space is built on meaningful connections.

Exiled: Dhruv Menon, Ampyr Solar Europe

Our guest today is Dhruv Menon, CFO for Ampyr Solar Europe, an independent power producer focused on Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands. Dhruv's career includes work at Credit Suisse, HSBC, and White Oak. It will come as no surprise that his choices reflect a deep respect for those who demonstrate commercial drive and the ability to build businesses from the ground up.

Exiled: Fahad Afolabi, Arevon

Today’s guest is Fahad Afolabi, Senior Vice President of Project Finance at Arevon. After a globe-trotting childhood between Nigeria and the US, and an early fascination with aviation, Fahad found his calling in renewable energy. He now helps oversee more than 5.5 GW of solar and storage projects across 17 states, powering communities and championing teamwork at every turn.

Global Heads Special: Michiel de Vries and Francesca Beomonte

In this special edition, we caught up with two former Global Heads of Export Finance: Michiel de Vries and Francesca Beomonte. As well their respective 'Exiles', we took the opportunity to hear their reflections on a career in export finance. 

James Lowrey, Fifty One Point Five North

James Lowrey is a well-known name in the commodity trade finance world, with over 30 years’ experience across the sector. He’s worked internationally, living and working in eight different countries in the past two decades, before launching his own consultancy focused on trade, finance, strategy, risk management, and commodities.

Exiled: Madiha Aslam

Today’s Exile is Madiha Aslam, Director and Head of Structured Finance At Innovo Group. Madiha admires people who forge their own path, drawing on their experience without being restricted by what’s gone before.

Exiled: Federico Fische

Today’s Exile is Federico Fische, President at Alternative and Sustainable Energy Inc. For Federico, learning is key. He may have switched his career three times, but he won’t be leaving the world of sustainable energy for some time, as he continues to learn something new every day.

Harsha Mehta, Citi

Today’s Exile is Harsha Mehta, part of the Global Trade Distribution Team at Citi. The guests that Harsha has chosen reflect her value of mentorship and education, as she wants to use her Exile to celebrate teachers past and present.