Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE
تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
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actions advancing the energy transition.
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diverse perspectives and discuss actionable outcomes aimed at
accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future.
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President, KSA
ACWA Power
Hesham Tashkandi is the Geo Head KSA for ACWA Power. He has over 25 years of experience in the Energy Industry. Hesham started his career as on the technical track as a Process Control Engineer in the Steel Industry before joining the General Electric Company in 2000 as a Field Service Engineer and spent 18 years with GE moving through progressively larger roles in multiple areas including Project Management, Commercial/ Operations Management, Quality Lean-Six Sigma, Product Management, and General Business Management while gaining regional and global experience in multiple locations throughout Middle East, Western Europe, and the United States of America. Prior to joining ACWA Power, Hesham was Cluster Chief Executive Officer with Rezayat Company leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) activities focused on Energy Industry full turnkey solution projects. Prior to that, Hesham was ME region Vice President and General Manager at Honeywell Company leading Performance Materials & Technologies business providing Distributed Plant Control systems and digital solutions, Advance Materials, and Oil & Gas Process technology to the energy industry. Prior to that, Hesham Tashkandi was Vice President for Middle East & Africa at Exterran Corporation a global Energy developer implementing a project financing DBOOM model (Design, Build, Own, Operate, Maintain) in the energy industry. Hesham holds a bachelor's degree in engineering with high honors and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Hesham also completed a Master of Business Administration from Emory University, Goizueta Business School in Atlanta, Georgia USA in May 2012.
Overcoming the financial and structural barriers that are hampering the fast-tracking of low-carbon energy projects will require significant innovation. Models such as blended finance solutions, green bonds and first-loss equity funds could help mitigate exposure for investors in high-risk projects. Impact investing and crowdfunding also offer opportunities to generate both financial returns and positive environmental impacts. Regulatory predictability, international cooperation, and engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will also be critical if these mechanisms are to deliver on their innovation and market development potential. At the same time, tailored regional solutions will aid the evolution of global project funding, leveraging local resources and policies to overcome unique challenges, while development finance institutions and export credit agencies can be leveraged to mobilise capital and reduce investment risks in emerging economies. By fostering an inclusive and attractive landscape, our industry has an opportunity to bridge the investment gap through innovative finance mechanisms, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon energy future.
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