Kelechi Okereke has been involved in high-level negotiations for power generation in emerging markets before. In 2012, while working for Citigroup’s Africa M&A division in London, he advised two separate large clients during the bidding process of the Nigerian Power Privatization process, which turned over the national power company to several private companies who bid on select assets in the power market during the privatization process. Okereke was training to become a doctor when his interest in emerging markets, especially those in West Africa, caused him to shift careers to finance and business management.
Kelechi Okereke learned much about power generation in emerging markets during his time at Citigroup. He witnessed many of the common risks and potential opportunities that can arise in developing countries and growth markets that need energy investment. Kelechi Okereke has realized that the world’s energy dynamic is constantly changing, and that in response to this change, the security of supply and the investment in infrastructure has become more focused on emerging markets. Investment in energy infrastructure in emerging markets can be risky, but if done properly, the opportunities are great. Many of these opportunities are concentrated in generation projects as well as transportation and distribution.
Kelechi Okereke has learned much about acquiring assets, especially in emerging energy markets around the world. His interest in West African markets coming onto the national investment scene has created opportunities for him to work in the investment banking and M&A area of finance. His unique perspective and passion is highly valuable.
Kelechi Okereke learned much about power generation in emerging markets during his time at Citigroup. He witnessed many of the common risks and potential opportunities that can arise in developing countries and growth markets that need energy investment. Kelechi Okereke has realized that the world’s energy dynamic is constantly changing, and that in response to this change, the security of supply and the investment in infrastructure has become more focused on emerging markets. Investment in energy infrastructure in emerging markets can be risky, but if done properly, the opportunities are great. Many of these opportunities are concentrated in generation projects as well as transportation and distribution.
Kelechi Okereke has learned much about acquiring assets, especially in emerging energy markets around the world. His interest in West African markets coming onto the national investment scene has created opportunities for him to work in the investment banking and M&A area of finance. His unique perspective and passion is highly valuable.