ADEDOYIN PEARSE
Climate Change Executive
Summary
Experienced climate (energy transition) and legal executive with a focus on strategic climate investments and eco-system/partnership building in the Climate and Clean Tech verticals in Africa and the rest of the world. Proven track record in climate strategy and investments, innovation, ecosystem building, market research and sustainable investments. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, navigating complex socio-political landscapes, and aligning organizational objectives with meaningful social impact. Establishes relationships with Executive Suite to drive business strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Associate
The Law Union
In-House Counsel (Secondee)
HALLIBURTON
Ventures & Innovation Lead (Climate Tech) Africa; Investment Professional (EM & ROW)
SIEMENS ENERGY VENTURES
01.2022 - Current
- Play active role in developing venture and climate tech investment activities in EMEA & ROW, driving market analysis, exploring ventures, cultivating strategic partnerships, helping to shape GTM strategy, and providing informed guidance on climate and clean tech investment opportunities
- Nurture relationships with entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors in the ecosystem to accelerate the growth and overall success of the portfolio ventures
- Represent SE Ventures at industry events to build relationships with entrepreneurs and investors
- Developed market entry strategy for climate tech investments in key markets in African(Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, SA), establishing a footprint for SE Ventures and driving brand awareness in the continent's top 5 markets, wherein the organization previously had zero presence
- Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the African climate and clean tech sectors - including governments, corporates, startups, CVCs, and not-for-profit organizations (Shell Foundation etc) - and led the investment process from deal sourcing to successful transaction closing
- Lead and drive the Venture's in-kind equity investment strategy, which leverages on Siemens Energy in-house/core capabilities (manufacturing, prototyping, etc.) to accelerate startup success through in-kind/sweat equity mechanism
- Successfully closed an in-kind equity clean energy investment deal with a UK based start-up and supporting expansion to Siemens Energy key markets in Africa
- Established collaboration with global tech leaders to support startups in Africa specializing in clean tech (e.g Hub71 Abu-Dhabi)
Company Secretary
DRESSER RAND (a Siemens Business)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw corporate governance company-wide; counseled the Board, shareholders, and internal stakeholders regarding regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and ethics
- Coordinated Board and shareholder meetings
- Transformed the compliance function, regularizing governance, corporate filings, and tax compliance following the company's acquisition by Siemens
- Played instrumental role in dissolution of legacy Board of Directors and establishment of a new Board
General Counsel; Company Secretary; Executive Director - Legal
SIEMENS ENERGY
01.2010 - 12.2021
- Directed legal functions and strategy for Siemens Energy and affiliates in Nigeria and Ghana, overseeing all legal, regulatory, risk management, corporate governance, and contract management
- Served as strategic business partner to executive management, the Board, and corporate units
- Implemented global corporate M&A projects, supporting cross-border teams in addressing regulatory roadblocks
- Led successful negotiation and execution of compliance settlements with the federal government of Nigeria arising out of Siemens' global compliance scandal; established Siemens' first in-house legal department in Nigeria
- Developed and implemented the legal operations technology road map for Siemens Legal in Sub-Saharan Africa and captured hundreds of thousands in savings by implementing improved contract management strategies and streamlining regulatory / claims management processes
- Served as legal Business Partner to Business Units providing transactional legal support on all aspects of Siemens Energy portfolio and technologies, covering gas turbines, compressors, heat pumps etc
- Grid products and solutions etc
- Negotiations, drafting, review of several EPC and long-term service agreements for power projects in Nigeria and sub-saharan Africa totaling hundreds of millions of Euros
- Key highlights include the successful negotiations for the first ever privately project financed 461 MW open cycle power plant in Nigeria
- Served as Ag
- Regional Compliance Officer on data privacy, anti-trust, bribery, and corruption compliance and investigations, trainings, and external initiatives; advised on global anti-bribery legislations applicable to Siemens operations in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa to ensure compliant, sustainable operations
Senior Manager
DELOITTE LLP
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Provided tax, legal advice, tax, and transactional support to multinationals operating in Nigeria and SSA
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts
- Engaged in legal and tax due diligence for M&A transactions
- Provided mentorship and coaching to Associates and interns
- Consistently met KPIs in financial targets set for Department and ensured delivery of qualitative reports, memos, and various deliverables to clients
- Closed several strategic, high-value tax and legal transactions in the power, oil and gas industries for high profile clients including Agrekko, Siemens, British Gas, and Nigerian LNG Limited
- Performed contract and transactional structuring to optimize tax and legal compliance
Consultant
EY
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Advised foreign investors on regulatory and statutory procedures and practices
- Served as key resource on tax and regulatory matters and sole attorney providing tax, regulatory, and legal services to foreign clients with business interests in Nigeria
- Provided legal and tax due diligence for M&A transactions
- Processed legal and fiscal approvals with regulatory bodies
Education
Certificate in Climate Leadership - undefined
YALE UNIVERSITY
Executive MBA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Master of Laws - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Barrister at Law (BL) (Hons) - undefined
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
Skills
Climate Strategy
Energy Transition
Eco-system Building & Partnership Management
Multistakeholder Management & Engagement
Project Management
Social Impact
Climate Investments (VC)
Team Leadership & Development
Deal Origination & Closing
Communication & Public Speaking
Innovation Management
Portfolio Management
Research & Market Insights
Earlyemployment
- Legal Associate, The Law Union
- In-House Counsel (Secondee), Halliburton
Mentorship
- Techstars
- Greentech Africa
- GetFundedAfrica
- Women in Successful Careers
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Ventures & Innovation Lead (Climate Tech) Africa; Investment Professional (EM & ROW)
SIEMENS ENERGY VENTURES
01.2022 - Current
Company Secretary
DRESSER RAND (a Siemens Business)
01.2019 - 12.2021
General Counsel; Company Secretary; Executive Director - Legal
SIEMENS ENERGY
01.2010 - 12.2021
Senior Manager
DELOITTE LLP
01.2006 - 12.2010
Consultant
EY
01.2005 - 12.2006
Legal Associate
The Law Union
In-House Counsel (Secondee)
HALLIBURTON
Certificate in Climate Leadership - undefined
YALE UNIVERSITY
Executive MBA - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Master of Laws - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Barrister at Law (BL) (Hons) - undefined
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS