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    Rotimi Thomas

    CEO & Co-Founder at SunFi | Scaling clean energy financing

    Rotimi Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of SunFi, a fintech platform that facilitates access to solar energy solutions in Nigeria. SunFi aims to simplify the process for customers to find, pay for, and utilize solar systems through various payment plans, including lease-to-own and subscription models.12

    Before founding SunFi, Rotimi co-founded Aspire Power Solutions, a company focused on solar installation and services, where he gained extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. His career also includes significant roles at Siemens, where he worked on market development and investment management for gas-to-power projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and North America.13

    Rotimi holds dual master's degrees in Business Administration and Environmental Management from Duke University, where he also engaged in renewable energy consulting and leadership development roles during his studies.12 He has a diverse background in project development, large infrastructure investments, and wealth management, having traded substantial amounts in securities prior to his ventures in renewable energy.3

    In addition to his professional pursuits, Rotimi enjoys martial arts, music, and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.1

    Highlights

    Mar 8 · au-startups.com
    Founder of the Month: Rotimi Thomas - AU-Startups
    Feb 3 · TechCrunch
    SunFi aims to be the fastest way for Nigerians to find, finance and manage solar - TechCrunch
    SunFi aims to be the fastest way for Nigerians to find, finance and manage solar - TechCrunch
    Feb 3 · TechCrunch
    SunFi aims to be the fastest way for Nigerians to find, finance and manage solar - TechCrunch
    SunFi aims to be the fastest way for Nigerians to find, finance and manage solar - TechCrunch

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    Experience

    CEO & Co-Founder at SunFi
    CEO & Co-Founder at Aspire Power Solutions (December 2020 - April 2021), Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Aspire Power Solutions (January 2019 - December 2020), Head Of Market Development | Sub Saharan Africa | Gas 2 Power at Siemens (February 2017 - December 2018), Development Fund Investment Manager | Africa at Siemens (February 2016 - February 2017)

    Education

    MBA/MEM in Finance, Energy and Environment, Decision Sciences, Strategy from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (2010 - 2013), Certificate in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency from Renewables Academy (RENAC) (2020), BCom in Finance and International Business from University of Alberta (2003 - 2005), General Studies from Mount Royal University (2001 - 2003)

    Location

    Lagos State, Nigeria