Our Team
A multidisciplinary team of fund managers, energy specialists, and investment professionals united by a shared mission: mobilising capital to power Africa's green transition.
General Partners
The core team responsible for fund strategy, investment structuring, governance, and investor relations.
Wolfgang Kröpfl
Director, General Partner
AGTPF
Energy and infrastructure executive with over 30 years of experience in asset management, project development, and industrial systems. Proven track record in building and scaling energy platforms across Europe and emerging markets, with deep expertise in power generation, automation, and large-scale infrastructure execution.
He has led the development and execution of complex energy projects across multiple jurisdictions, delivering long-term operational assets. His experience spans the full lifecycle from origination to commissioning and asset management. Recognised for his ability to integrate technical systems with investment strategies, ensuring bankable project delivery. Brings a strong track record in scaling platforms and driving operational excellence in capital-intensive sectors.
Ukundi Baldwin Mushi
Director, General Partner
AGTPF
Renewable energy strategist and investment leader with extensive experience in project development, capital mobilization, and PPP structuring across Africa. She has led the development of utility-scale and distributed energy solutions spanning solar, hydro, storage, and off-grid systems. She has successfully facilitated cross-border investments, particularly within the mining and energy sectors, and has a strong track record in structuring bankable projects and aligning financing frameworks for infrastructure development.
She has played a key role in positioning large-scale energy projects within continental frameworks such as AfSEM and PIDA, ensuring alignment with regional energy integration and transition priorities. Her expertise lies in bringing together public and private sector stakeholders including governments, DFIs, and investors to unlock scalable opportunities. As General Partner of the Africa Green Transition PPP Fund (AGTPF), she leads the strategic vision of the platform, focusing on scalable capital deployment and the delivery of integrated, commercially viable energy solutions across Africa.
Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer
Director, General Partner
AGTPF
Seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, asset management, and institutional governance across Europe. Following her early career at the European Commission, she served as Chief Financial Officer of both the Pankl Group and HTI Group, where she led financial strategy, restructuring, and operational optimisation within capital-intensive industrial sectors.
In 2009, she joined the enso Group as CFO, where she played a pivotal role in establishing a hydropower investment fund and advancing the group's strategic development, combining financial structuring with long-term asset management in the energy sector. In 2020, she transitioned into academia as Vice-Rector for Finance, Digitalization, and Law at the Medical University of Graz, and subsequently held the same portfolio at the Medical University of Innsbruck. In these roles, she led institutional financial governance and spearheaded innovation initiatives, including the establishment of platforms such as Innovation Hub and MedLifeLab GmbH, supporting medical technology commercialization. She continues to hold executive and supervisory board positions within private foundations and corporate entities and is a shareholder in the enso Group. She holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Graz, a bachelor's degree from the University of Paisley (Scotland), and an LLM in Law from the University of Graz, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to finance, governance, and innovation-led investment.
Eryn Zander
Director, General Partner – Governance, Risk & Compliance
AGTPF
Independent board director and corporate governance specialist based in Luxembourg with over 25 years of experience across investment funds, private equity, and sustainable finance. She serves as a Non-Executive Director on a range of regulated investment vehicles and climate-focused platforms, providing strategic oversight, fiduciary governance, and regulatory compliance in line with international best practices. Her experience spans working with institutional investors, asset managers, and fund structures, with a strong focus on ensuring transparency, risk management, and alignment with investor expectations within complex, cross-border investment environments.
She holds an MBA from INSEAD and has completed executive governance training at INSEAD, alongside a certification in Sustainable Finance from University of Cambridge. Recognised for her strong governance leadership and expertise in fund oversight, she plays a key role in supporting investment platforms to meet regulatory standards while integrating sustainability principles. Her contribution is particularly valuable in climate and infrastructure funds, where robust governance frameworks are critical to attracting institutional capital and delivering long-term, sustainable investment outcomes.
Expert Committee
Senior advisors providing specialist expertise across energy, finance, water, and sustainable development.
Dr. Gilbert Frizberg
Expert Committee
Frizberg Group / F/Energies
Represents over 120 years of family heritage in the energy sector, with deep roots in hydropower and large-scale infrastructure development. He brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, asset development, and long-term energy investment, having played a significant role in shaping Austria's energy landscape. He served on the Supervisory Board of Verbund AG, Austria's leading electricity company, for more than 15 years, including a decade as Chairman, where he oversaw governance, strategic direction, and major capital investment decisions within one of Europe's key renewable energy utilities.
In addition to his corporate leadership, he is a former member of the Austrian National Council, providing him with a strong understanding of public policy, regulatory frameworks, and the intersection between government and the energy sector. His combined experience across industry and policymaking positions him as a key figure in advancing large-scale, bankable energy projects. He is recognised for his ability to align institutional investors, public stakeholders, and technical partners to deliver sustainable, long-term infrastructure solutions.
Dr. Karl Rose
Expert Committee
University of Graz / Energie Steiermark AG
Highly respected energy strategist with extensive global experience across industry, policy, and academia. He previously served as Senior Vice President at ADNOC and Chief Strategist at Royal Dutch Shell, where he played a key role in shaping long-term energy strategies, portfolio transformation, and global market positioning. His earlier roles at the World Energy Council and OMV AG further strengthened his expertise in international energy policy, market dynamics, and large-scale infrastructure development.
As Founder of Strategy Lab GmbH, he advises governments, corporations, and investors on strategic foresight, energy transitions, and sustainable development pathways. He is widely recognised for his ability to integrate macroeconomic trends, policy frameworks, and technological innovation into actionable strategies that support investment decision-making. His combined academic and industry leadership provides a strong foundation for guiding complex, multi-jurisdictional projects, ensuring alignment with global energy transition goals while maintaining commercial viability and long-term value creation.
Dr. Jauad El Kharraz
Expert Committee
WECEN
Seasoned water–energy–climate expert with over 25 years of international experience spanning policy, research, and project implementation across the Middle East and Africa. As Founder and CEO of WECEN, he leads initiatives focused on the water–energy–food nexus, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure development. He previously served as Executive Director of RCREEE (2021–2024), where he advanced regional renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes, strengthened institutional partnerships, and supported member states in developing investment-ready projects aligned with climate and development goals.
Prior to this, he was Director of Research at MEDRC in Oman (2015–2020), where he led applied research programmes in water security, desalination, and climate adaptation, bridging innovation with practical deployment. Recognised for his ability to translate technical expertise into policy and investment frameworks, he has worked extensively with governments, development finance institutions, and international organisations. His expertise lies in structuring integrated, climate-resilient solutions that are both technically robust and financially viable, supporting scalable investment across water, energy, and climate sectors.
Investment Advisory Team
Experienced investment professionals driving project sourcing, financial structuring, analysis, and advisory across African markets.
Lada Strelnikova
Investment Advisory Team
20+ years of experience in strategic business development in financial institutions and investment management in climate change investment themes. Since 2011 sourcing, structuring, negotiating, executing and managing sustainable/impact energy related investments, while focusing on real assets. Started with launching the USD300m investment vehicle to support energy transformation in emerging markets via directing financing to financial institutions (www.gcpf.lu). In the last 12 years she was responsible for European Energy Efficiency Fund (www.eeef.eu) investing in energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and renewable energy projects in cities, regions and communities in EU27.
Led 18 investments over €200m with industrial partners and public entities in 9 countries, being the first fund investing in 5 key technologies across Europe and financing lighthouse projects like Smart City Santander in Spain and University Hospital Orsola Malpighi in Bologna, Italy. Currently working in partnership with an advisory group to support project developers in structuring and finding financing solutions for renewable energy projects. Lada is a graduate from the Moscow Finance Academy and the Australian National University, and is fluent in four languages.
Patrick Horend
Lead Financial Structuring
AGTPF
International finance specialist with extensive expertise in structuring complex investment vehicles, capital markets transactions, and cross-border financing solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors. He has a strong track record in designing scalable funding platforms and has structured multi-billion-dollar transactions across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions. Previously holding senior roles at leading institutions such as Dresdner Kleinwort and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, he has managed transactions exceeding €5 billion, demonstrating deep experience in institutional finance, investor structuring, and global capital mobilisation.
He is widely recognised for developing innovative financing solutions tailored to emerging markets, with particular strength in blended finance, capital stacking, and risk-mitigated investment structures. His expertise plays a critical role in ensuring projects are financially robust, bankable, and aligned with investor requirements. Within platforms such as the Africa Green Transition PPP Fund (AGTPF), he contributes to structuring investment frameworks that attract institutional capital while supporting scalable, sustainable infrastructure development.
Jürgen Gaisberger
Head of Analysis
AGTPF
Responsible for delivering rigorous financial analysis, investment research, and technical evaluation to support the investment decision-making processes of the Africa Green Transition PPP Fund (AGTPF). He leads the development of financial models, valuation frameworks, and risk assessments across a diversified pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring that all opportunities meet the fund's return thresholds, bankability criteria, and ESG standards. His work underpins investment committee decisions by providing clear, data-driven insights on project viability, capital structure optimisation, and long-term value creation.
He plays a critical role in aligning project-level analysis with broader portfolio strategy, supporting the structuring of scalable investment platforms across Africa. With a strong focus on emerging markets, he contributes to the identification of high-impact opportunities, integrating technical, financial, and regulatory considerations into a cohesive investment framework.
Stefan Fröschl
Project Developer
AGTPF
Austrian engineer and project developer with extensive experience in renewable energy systems and the integration of sustainable technologies across international markets, with a particular focus on Africa. He has been actively involved in the development and deployment of solar, hydro, and hybrid energy solutions, supporting the transition toward low-carbon infrastructure in emerging economies. His work spans technical design, project development, and implementation, ensuring that energy solutions are both context-appropriate and aligned with international engineering and environmental standards.
He is recognised for his ability to bridge technical expertise with commercial and investment considerations, enabling the delivery of bankable and scalable projects. With a strong understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory environments, he contributes to the successful execution of projects across multiple jurisdictions.
Botswana-based energy, mining, and technology executive with over 30 years of experience across resource development, industrial operations, and energy innovation. As Founder and Director of Pyro Carbon Energy and African Astra (Pty) Ltd, he has led the development of integrated energy and resource solutions focused on sustainability and value creation. His career spans multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on aligning energy systems with mining operations and advancing technology-driven approaches to resource efficiency and decarbonisation.
He serves as a Board Member of CATA Energy Ltd and as a Non-Executive Director at Okavango Diamond Company, bringing extensive governance, strategic oversight, and industry expertise to both organisations. Recognised for his ability to bridge the energy and mining sectors, he plays a key role in shaping investment strategies and operational frameworks that support scalable, bankable projects.
Marks Ntsoko
Investment Advisor
Prime Business Capital
Managing Partner at Prime Business Capital (PB Capital), leading strategic investment initiatives across infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, and sustainable development sectors throughout Africa. With extensive experience in capital mobilisation and transaction structuring, he has played a central role in originating and executing complex deals, working closely with institutional investors, development finance institutions, and private sector partners. His expertise lies in designing investment frameworks that align commercial returns with long-term development impact, particularly within emerging and frontier markets.
He is recognised for his ability to structure bankable projects and scalable investment platforms, integrating financing solutions that address risk, liquidity, and regulatory considerations. His work spans the full investment lifecycle—from project origination and due diligence to financial close and portfolio management—ensuring disciplined execution and value creation.
Work With Our Team
Interested in co-investment, partnership, or joining our network? Get in touch with the AGTPF team.