Martin Nagel

Advisor Office of the CEO, Masdar

Martin Nagell has 25 years of professional experience in investment banking, management consulting and green infrastructure investing. He is adviser to the CEO at Masdar, the UAE's leading clean energy company, where he has supported various growth initiatives since 2009, following a career with the Boston Consulting Group and Danske Bank Corporate Finance. in his 15 years at Masdar he served as Director for M&A, head of strategy, head of asset management, as well as holding several board positions in partnerships representing Masdar’s interest. He has also made notable contributions to IRENA and the OPSWF leveraging Masdar’s experience in scaling investments in Emerging and Developing Markets. Martin is a graduate of Harvard’s Leadership Excellence Program, has an MBA from IE business school, and a MSc in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics 


2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: Energy Leaders Debate

The fundamental question remains: ‘How can the African continent attain sustainability and increase access to modern energy services for its people? This session unites Africa’s energy leaders to share new perspectives and solutions on the role of renewable energy in increasing access to modern energy.

Key areas of discussion:

  • The importance of a balanced energy mix.

  • How are we increasing the scale and pace of projects and investments?

  • Market design reforms and the future of energy procurement.

  • Fast tracking the delivery of projects in support of the global energy community.

  • Investment in technology for a cleaner future.

  • Innovative solutions for energy and climate neutrality in the context of affordability and equality. 

Wednesday 09 October 10:15 - 11:00 Energy Stage

Africa Power & Energy

Add to calendar 10/09/2024 10:15 10/09/2024 11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Energy Leaders Debate

The fundamental question remains: ‘How can the African continent attain sustainability and increase access to modern energy services for its people? This session unites Africa’s energy leaders to share new perspectives and solutions on the role of renewable energy in increasing access to modern energy.

Key areas of discussion:

  • The importance of a balanced energy mix.

  • How are we increasing the scale and pace of projects and investments?

  • Market design reforms and the future of energy procurement.

  • Fast tracking the delivery of projects in support of the global energy community.

  • Investment in technology for a cleaner future.

  • Innovative solutions for energy and climate neutrality in the context of affordability and equality. 

Energy Stage Africa/Johannesburg