Tom Harding-Newman

Tom Harding-Newman has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Tom started their career as a Second Lieutenant in the British Army from November 2001 to July 2002. In 2005, they worked as a Research Coordinator for Engineers Without Borders UK, where they led a project analyzing solar panel efficacy for off-grid health facilities.

From 2006 to 2007, Tom worked as a Logistics Intern at Merlin, managing international procurement and transport for programs in 16 countries. Tom also spent four months in Liberia, overseeing electricity supply for off-grid hospitals and clinics.

In 2007, Tom worked as an Operations Manager at Jacana, a charity in Mozambique. Tom project managed a logistics team, identified market opportunities, and coordinated multi-cultural teams to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.

From 2008 to 2010, Tom worked as a Consultant at Cairneagle Associates, focusing on clean energy, telecoms, and financial services. Tom engaged in project management, business development, market and industry analysis, financial modeling, and presented results to senior management.

From 2010 to 2016, Tom joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a Clean Energy Specialist. Tom led a $10m project to reduce geothermal investment risk and develop industry best practices. Tom provided technical input to investment deals, designed advisory service programs, spoke at international conferences, and managed the project's activities and budget.

Since 2016, Tom has been associated with RES as the Director of Systems & Innovation, Support Services. Tom is responsible for driving systems and innovation initiatives in support services. Prior to this, they served as the Programme Director - Scaling Support Services, implementing strategies to scale support services. Before that, they worked as a Senior Strategy Analyst.

Overall, Tom Harding-Newman has demonstrated expertise in clean energy, logistics management, project management, and strategy development throughout their career.

From 2002 to 2006, Tom Harding-Newman attended the University of Cambridge, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Manufacturing Engineering. During their education, they specialized in the field of Manufacturing Engineering. Additionally, they have received a certification for CFA Level 1 from the CFA Institute, although specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.