Arnaud Schalk

Arnaud Schalk is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainable finance and energy investment. Currently serving as a Senior Investment Officer for Decentralized Energy Africa at PROPARCO since November 2019 and as an Investment Committee Member for ElectriFI under EDFI Management Company since December 2020, Arnaud focuses on unlocking private sector investments to enhance energy access in developing countries. Prior roles include Manager of Sustainable Finance and Senior Consultant at ENEA Consulting and Senior Consultant for Sustainability Performance & Transformation at EY, where advisory services were provided to various international clients. Arnaud's earlier experience includes project management roles at Veolia Water and academic research at Imperial College London. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Science in Advanced Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and additional qualifications from the CFA Institute and The University of Edinburgh.