Ernst Vriesendorp

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities •Defining and executing regional strategy across Kenya and Uganda, translating holding-level objectives into country-level commercial, operational, and financial execution plans • Holding full accountability for governance, financial sustainability, risk management, compliance, and capital deployment across jurisdictions • Overseeing consolidated P&L, treasury management, liquidity planning, and investor reporting across entities • Structuring blended finance programs, loan and PPA vehicles to unlock scalable capital for C&I solar deployment • Supervising EPC execution standards, procurement discipline, and margin protection mechanisms • Representing the platform in high-level negotiations with DFIs, commercial banks, ministries, development partners, and private investors • Institutionalizing KPI-driven performance management, quarterly planning cycles, and operational dashboards • Leading and mentoring senior country leadership, embedding accountability, governance discipline, and performance culture Strategic Achievements • Regional fragmentation and weak institutional confidence limited scalability, so i designed and implemented a fully integrated cross-border EPC and financing platform with structured fund governance and standardized investor reporting and this strengthened investor trust, improved risk oversight, and enabled cohesive regional expansion. • Constrained access to affordable capital slowed commercial solar uptake, i structured and launched a phased €15M+ solar financing program in partnership with development financiers and I accelerated C&I adoption and unlocked scalable capital deployment mechanisms. • Limited forward pipeline visibility constrained revenue predictability, so I introduced KPI-led market expansion strategy and formalized channel partnerships and a result, I built USD 15M+ active project pipeline and improved multi-year revenue outlook.

Key Projects • 2025: Group CFO (six-month assignment): A climate-tech company focused on clean cooking and carbon offset projects, with 250+ employees across Africa, Europe, and Asia (B2C) • 2024: Managing Director (six-month assignment): A leading clean cookstove manufacturer and carbon offset project developer, with 35000+ employees. • 2015-2020: Various assignments: Simu+ (Business development and fundraising), RadyGo (Business development and fundraising), Online Data Security (Interim CFO) Executive Responsibilities • Assuming enterprise-wide executive authority (CEO/CFO) during growth, restructuring, or capital raising phases • Leading financial turnaround strategies, cost optimization programs, and liquidity stabilization initiatives • Designing and executing equity, debt, grant, and carbon-finance fundraising processes • Strengthening governance frameworks, board reporting structures, and compliance systems • Aligning operational KPIs with strategic priorities and impact measurement standards • Integrating commercial and impact reporting to meet investor and carbon-market requirements and leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and cultures Strategic Achievements • Climate-tech platforms faced capital mobilization challenges and complex carbon compliance requirements, so I rebuilt financial control systems, aligned KPIs to impact frameworks, and led structured fundraising engagement and as a result, Improved funding access and strengthened institutional credibility with global investors. • Growth-stage businesses lacked structured performance management, so I designed disciplined planning cycles and investor engagement roadmaps and this resulted to enhanced scalability and diversified funding pipelines

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities • Held full Group P&L ownership across holding and operating entities, overseeing FP&A, treasury, liquidity management, tax structuring, audit coordination, statutory compliance, and IFRS-aligned consolidated reporting • Designed and executed the Group’s capital strategy, integrating equity, senior debt, subordinated instruments, and grant funding into a cohesive project finance platform supporting long-term C&I solar deployment • Led a comprehensive financial and operational restructuring of the B2B/C&I platform, including cost rationalization, working capital optimization, margin improvement, and disciplined capital allocation • Directed capex governance and portfolio monitoring frameworks, introducing structured investment committee processes, credit risk controls, and asset performance tracking systems • Ensured alignment between the Netherlands holding entity and country operations in Kenya and Uganda, harmonizing governance standards, reporting cycles, and execution priorities • Institutionalized rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, quarterly performance reviews, and scenario-planning models to enhance Board visibility and forward-looking risk management • Managed investor relations across development finance institutions, • Strengthened internal control systems, treasury policies, and financial governance frameworks to meet institutional investor and regulatory standards across jurisdictions Key Achievements • Strategic misalignment between holding and country entities slowed execution and pipeline conversion, I built and formalized a USD 25M+ project pipeline, aligned strategic priorities through structured planning cycles, and embedded KPI-driven performance management, as a result, i improved regional coordination, execution discipline, and sustainable multi-country growth trajectory.

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities • Held full responsibility for Finance and Operations (FinOps), overseeing budgeting, liquidity planning, cost optimization, procurement governance, and long-term financial sustainability across multiple programs and revenue streams • Directed FP&A processes, including consolidated P&L oversight, rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, capex prioritization, and financial business case development for strategic growth initiatives • Strengthened governance architecture and internal control systems, enhancing transparency, compliance discipline, and Board-level reporting standards • Integrated financial and non-financial performance metrics, aligning revenue models with measurable social and environmental impact objectives • Oversaw impact measurement and reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment with international standards and stakeholder expectations • Structured financially viable partnership models and funding proposals to support ecosystem expansion, innovation programming, and blended revenue streams • Led senior stakeholder engagement with investors, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, and public-sector actors to expand inclusive innovation financing • Ensured that financial decision-making reinforced sustainability principles, diversity and inclusion objectives, and long-term institutional resilience Key Achievements; • Upcoming B Corp reassessment required deeper institutional alignment between governance, operations, and impact measurement, so I led cross-functional preparation process, strengthened documentation and performance frameworks, and embedded sustainability criteria into financial oversight mechanisms and as a result, successfully reinforced organizational credibility within the global Impact Hub Network (17,000+ innovators across 100+ locations), strengthening Amsterdam’s strategic positioning within the international platform.

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities • Held full P&L accountability, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, working capital optimization, and margin enhancement across production and distribution operations • Led and developed the finance function, building team capability, instituting performance standards, and embedding financial discipline within commercial and operational decision-making • Designed and implemented structured planning and control cycles, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and monthly Board reporting frameworks • Professionalized internal control systems, financial policies, and reporting procedures to improve transparency, compliance, and management visibility • Implemented ERP and financial systems to standardize reporting, automate processes, and improve data reliability across finance and operations • Conducted detailed cost accounting and unit economics analysis across production lines, supply chain, and distribution channels to identify profitability levers and operational efficiencies • Prepared strategic investment cases, expansion proposals, and funding requests to support capacity growth and brand development initiatives • Managed reporting and operational alignment with strategic partners, including coordination and financial interface with Heineken, ensuring compliance with partnership standards and performance expectations Strategic Achievements • Fragmented financial processes and weak internal controls limited management visibility and strategic decision-making, so I built and led a structured finance function, implemented ERP systems, standardized reporting procedures, and formalized planning cycles. As a result, I achieved 100% reliable monthly reporting, strengthened budgeting accuracy, enhanced Board oversight, and improved operational decision-making discipline.

Board Leadership & Responsibilities • Provided strategic oversight and long-term direction, ensuring alignment between mission objectives, programmatic priorities, and financial sustainability • Guided Board governance practices, strengthening accountability, transparency, and structured decision-making processes • Advised on institutional strategy, partnership development, and ecosystem positioning within sustainability and regenerative finance networks • Supported executive leadership in developing robust business cases for film, documentary, and impact campaigns aimed at influencing financial systems and behavioral change • Contributed to capital mobilization strategy, supporting fundraising engagement with philanthropic partners, impact investors, and aligned institutions • Ensured prudent financial stewardship, risk oversight, and resource allocation aligned with long-term impact objectives • Leveraged cross-sector executive experience to bridge capital markets, sustainability narratives, and systemic economic transformation Strategic Contribution • The foundation required stronger alignment between mission ambition and financial sustainability to scale its regenerative impact agenda, strengthened governance structures, supported structured business case development for major storytelling initiatives, and reinforced fundraising strategy, as a result, I enhanced institutional credibility, improved funding readiness, and positioned the foundation for greater influence within regenerative finance and sustainability ecosystems.

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities • Defined and executed the platform’s cross-border investment strategy across renewable energy EPC, structured debt vehicles, technology ventures, and residential mortgage trading • Led identification, structuring, and execution of early-stage and growth investments, integrating commercial viability with disciplined financial risk assessment • Designed innovative loan structures, project finance solutions, and regulated investment vehicles to enable scalable capital deployment across markets • Oversaw multi-country operations in the Netherlands, Kenya, and Uganda, ensuring regulatory compliance, governance integrity, and alignment with institutional investor expectations • Built and maintained a Europe–Africa investor network spanning private equity, venture capital, strategic investors, and institutional mortgage capital providers • Secured regulatory approvals, including an AFM lending permit, enabling compliant and structured lending and investment operations within a regulated framework • Directed institutional due diligence processes, RFP responses, financial modeling, portfolio risk analysis, and structured investor reporting • Established governance and control systems to ensure transparent capital deployment, reporting discipline, and long-term institutional credibility • Represented the platform in negotiations with investors, regulators, financial institutions, and strategic partners across multiple jurisdictions Key Achievements Limited access to early-stage institutional capital constrained renewable energy and technology platform development in East Africa, I structured compliant investment vehicles, raised €1–3M from PE/VC investors and a strategic partner, and deployed capital into solar C&I EPC and lending platforms, as a result, I enabled accelerated market entry, established scalable financing mechanisms, and laid the foundation for regional renewable energy growth.

Executive Mandate & Responsibilities • Directed financial management and performance oversight across Kenya and Tanzania operations, ensuring profitability, cost discipline, and capital efficiency • Led budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario planning to guide executive decision-making and operational strategy • Drove business development initiatives, identifying new revenue streams, optimizing pricing structures, and strengthening commercial partnerships • Implemented internal control frameworks and strengthened financial governance systems across multi-site lodge operations • Supported conservation-linked community investment projects, aligning commercial growth with long-term environmental and social sustainability objectives • Oversaw operational efficiency initiatives, improving cost structures, procurement discipline, and cross-border financial reporting consistency • Acted as a strategic liaison between finance, operations, and executive leadership to ensure alignment between financial performance and growth objectives Strategic Impact • Revenue growth opportunities were constrained by fragmented commercial structuring, I introduced structured pricing, financial planning discipline, and business development initiatives, as a result, I expanded revenue-generating opportunities and strengthened long-term financial sustainability

Executive Exposure & Responsibilities • Supported senior private bankers in managing UHNW and institutional client portfolios, including asset allocation analysis and risk-adjusted performance evaluation • Contributed to strategic client reviews, investment proposals, and cross-asset portfolio structuring aligned to client risk profiles and long-term wealth preservation objectives • Conducted financial modeling and performance analytics to inform advisory discussions and portfolio optimization strategies • Assisted in business performance analysis within the Private Wealth Management unit, evaluating revenue drivers, cost structures, and client segmentation strategy • Gained exposure to regulatory frameworks, fiduciary standards, and compliance protocols governing Swiss private banking • Collaborated cross-functionally with investment advisory, risk, and product structuring teams to support integrated client solutions Strategic Value in Career Trajectory • Developed foundational expertise in global capital markets, wealth structuring, and fiduciary advisory standards within one of the world’s leading private banks • Gained insight into institutional-grade risk management, discretionary portfolio management, and structured product solutions • Strengthened executive-level financial analysis capabilities within a highly regulated, performance-driven international banking environment • Built early exposure to international financial systems, cross-border wealth management structures, and client-centric advisory models

Executive Exposure & Responsibilities • Developed advanced financial models (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, transaction comparable) to support valuation, negotiation strategy, and investment committee materials • Prepared confidential information memoranda, board presentations, and investor documentation for sell-side and buy-side mandates • Coordinated cross-functional due diligence processes involving legal, tax, accounting, and sector specialist • Managed transaction workstreams, ensuring timeline adherence and analytical accuracy across multi-party negotiations • Supported senior coverage bankers in strategic advisory discussions with corporate leadership and private equity clients • Conducted market research, sector analysis, and competitive benchmarking to inform transaction positioning Key Milestone • The €150 million divestment of CRH Insulation Europe required rigorous financial modeling and structured execution discipline, I contributed to valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, and transaction documentation, as a result, I supported successful transaction closure and received recognition for technical precision, reliability, and analytical integrity in a high-stakes deal environment.