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Labeeb Baransi

Vice Chairman, Saba Energy EMEA

Labeeb is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic leader with extensive experience across the technology and energy sectors. Known for his ability to scale businesses and drive cross-sector growth, he brings a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation. At Saba Energy, he contributes to shaping the company’s strategic direction, global vision, and commitment to transformative leadership.

Fadi Baransi

Director of the Board – Saba Energy Africa

Fadi is an accomplished business leader and strategic thinker with extensive experience driving growth across emerging markets. With a strong track record in innovation, market development, and corporate leadership, he brings valuable expertise to the renewable energy sector. A board member of Saba Energy Africa, Baransi holds a BSc in Electronics and Communications Engineering and is committed to advancing sustainable, impact-driven business solutions.

Omozaphue Akalumhe

Saba Africa Director

William Omozaphue Akalumhe (Omo) is Director and Group CEO of PriVida Limited, leading renewable energy projects across Africa. With over 30 years’ experience in natural resources, energy consulting, and business transformation, Omo has held senior roles at Shell, Accenture, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Ibadan and a Master’s from Cranfield University, with additional executive education from Chicago and Michigan.

Anastasios Christakis

Board Member

Tassos has 27 years of experience as a project developer, contractor, lender and investor in the energy sector. He has invested in energy (oil and gas), renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass, hydro, storage and carbon capture) and energy technology companies. His track record covers investments in the EMEA region and North and South America more than €10 bn closed transactions.

Hamed Masri

Board Member

Hamed is a Partner at Silicon Badia, a MENA-focused venture capital fund, with expertise in financial structuring and executing growth transactions, having led over $100 million in deals. A former CFO and operator, he co-founded robu.io, Factura, and Sequence Labs. Hamed has extensive experience in scaling businesses, financial strategies, and governance, and holds a BSc from The Wharton School.

Mehtap Ozkan

Chairman

Mehtap Mae Ozkan is a seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Golden Horn Ventures, a pioneering venture capital firm established in 2007. With a keen eye for transformative technologies, she focuses on investments in robotics, artificial intelligence, and the convergence of energy, computing, and the sciences. Her expertise lies in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking innovations that drive the future of technology and industry.