Richard Avery

Richard Avery is a seasoned professional in renewable energy and project development with extensive experience across the African continent. Currently serving as the Business Development Director at Infinity Power since September 2021, Richard leads significant projects, including the late-stage development of a 40MW/160MWh battery energy storage system in Senegal and a 225MW wind project in Ghana. Prior to this role, Richard was the Regional Manager and Head of West Africa at eleQtra from July 2007 to July 2021, where a portfolio of 200MW of wind, hydro, and solar independent power projects was developed. Richard’s earlier career includes positions at Citigroup as a Project Finance Associate and as a Management Consultant at Atkins, among other roles. Richard holds an MPhil in Development Studies and a diploma in Financial Management from the University of Cambridge.