Ulrich Theuerkauf is the Director of the Energy Department since 2019. He is a graduated political scientist with over 30 years of working experience within the international context. He initially worked in the area of adult education, management training and SME development. Ulrich joined GFA in 2006. He was responsible for private sector development projects. He gradually became engaged within the energy sector with focus on energy efficiency, municipal infrastructure programs and energy policies. Ulrich’s vision is for GFA’s energy sector team to recognizably contribute to the global energy transition.

Aurosree Biswas is a Portfolio Manager in the Energy Department, working for GFA since 2018. He gained his experience in the energy sector since 2010, working in projects in Asia and Africa for the GIZ, CTCN and the UN. He owns a Master’s degree in Energy Technology, as a renewable energy specialist. With his diverse international background, his drive from within GFA is to strengthen business development towards sustainable energy access.

Daniel Lafond, Portfolio Manager in the Energy Department, has been building his expertise in the energy sector since 2014. With a double Masters in International Political Science, he has advised the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Change on supporting green SMEs and consulted on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across Africa with GIZ and the European Union. A digital enthusiast, he is passionate about integrating sustainable energy and digital technology in a global context to create a more sustainable future.