Zaid Railoun

Zaid Railoun is an accomplished professional in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and water sustainability, currently serving as a Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure at Standard Bank Group since April 2022. Previously, Zaid worked as a Water Sustainability Investment Analyst at Bluefield Research, focusing on critical insights related to water security in Africa. Additional experience includes roles at ZeniZeni Sustainable Finance, W12+ Programs, and Investment Fund Africa, where Zaid contributed to research, partnership development, and investment analysis within the infrastructure sector. A published writer, Zaid has authored opinion pieces and blogs addressing water sector challenges. Zaid holds a Master's degree in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Water Science from the University of the Western Cape.