Yezdan Akcacakir

Yezdan Akcacakir is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. Currently serving as the Head of Power at Africa Finance Corporation since January 2025, Yezdan has previously held key leadership roles, including Managing Director of Capital Markets at FTC Solar, Inc. and Managing Director in Structured Finance and Business Development at GoldenHill. Experience encompasses various aspects of project finance, business development, and structured finance across multiple regions, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Yezdan's career includes significant contributions to organizations such as SunEdison and Ohmium, demonstrating expertise in raising capital for large-scale renewable energy projects and fostering strategic partnerships. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dokuz Eylul University and a recent certificate in Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School Online.