Zak Ferreira

Zak Ferreira is an experienced Senior Associate in Energy Project Financing with a strong background in engineering and development.

His expertise lies in the development and financing of Renewable Energy infrastructure, particularly in utility and industrial scales.

With a robust professional history, Zak excels in managing Energy assets during construction and operation, specializing in various Energy Systems like wind, solar, biomass, and CSP.

He is enthusiastic about pioneering Energy technology systems, fostering innovation, design, and contributing to social upliftment through entrepreneurial ventures and strategic investments.

Zak's educational background includes advanced professional training in Renewable Energy Management from the University of Applied Management Erding in Germany.

He also holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Technology Management with Cum Laude honors, as well as Bachelor's degrees in Engineering with distinctions in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Technology Management from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria.

Zak Ferreira's professional journey includes serving as the Principal in Energy Finance at Nedbank and previously holding positions as Senior Associate and Associate in Energy Finance within the same organization.

Prior to his role at Nedbank, Zak worked as a Senior Project Manager at Next Renewable Generation PTY LTD and as a Consultant at Dcisio Consulting Pty Ltd.