--- title: Search for an independent Non-Executive Director | Daystar Power | Millar Cameron description: Discover how Millar Cameron supported Daystar Power's growth through the appointment of two independent Non-Executive Directors. image: https://millarcameron.com/hubfs/Rachael%20Playground%20Images%20used/Case%20study%20images/biel-morro-HCha-UHkIg8-unsplash.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/case-studies/daystar-power#main-content) [Home](https://millarcameron.com/) - [Solutions keyboard\_arrow\_down](https://millarcameron.com/all-solutions) - [Hire](https://millarcameron.com/solutions/hire) - [Find & Engage](https://millarcameron.com/solutions/find-and-engage) - [Assess](https://millarcameron.com/solutions/assess) - [Consult](https://millarcameron.com/solutions/consult) - [Explore Solutions](https://millarcameron.com/all-solutions) - [Sectors keyboard\_arrow\_down](https://millarcameron.com/all-sectors) - [Food & Agriculture](https://millarcameron.com/sector/food-and-agriculture) - [International Development](https://millarcameron.com/sector/international-development) - [Technology](https://millarcameron.com/sector/technology) - [Industrial](https://millarcameron.com/sector/industrial) - [Power & Infrastructure](https://millarcameron.com/sector/power-and-infrastructure) - [Finance & Investment](https://millarcameron.com/sector/finance-and-investment) - [Explore Sectors](https://millarcameron.com/all-sectors) - [Latest Jobs](https://millarcameron.com/latest-job-vacancies) - [Resources](https://millarcameron.com/resources) - About keyboard\_arrow\_down - [Why Choose Millar Cameron](https://millarcameron.com/why-choose-millar-cameron) - [About Millar Cameron](https://millarcameron.com/about) - [Our Team](https://millarcameron.com/our-team) - [Contact](https://millarcameron.com/contact-us) # Search for an independent Non-Executive Director Discover how Daystar Power enhanced its board with two independent NEDs, thanks to IFU's investment and Millar Cameron's expert recruitment approach. [![](https://millarcameron.com/hubfs/Rachael%20Playground%20Images%20used/team%20photos/Justin%20Wharton.jpg?noresize) Written by: Justin Wharton](https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/author/justin-wharton) ![Search for an independent Non-Executive Director](https://millarcameron.com/hubfs/Rachael%20Playground%20Images%20used/Case%20study%20images/biel-morro-HCha-UHkIg8-unsplash.jpg?noresize) ## About Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses in West Africa. In January 2021, the company secured $38 million in Series B funding through a consortium led by the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), the Danish Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor focused on supporting a green, just, and inclusive economy and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. IFU was joined in the investment by STOA, a French impact infrastructure fund, Proparco, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management. As part of the investment, IFU had the option to appoint two Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to Daystar Power’s Board and subsequently engaged Millar Cameron to search for an Independent NED to support the Sustainable Development Goals associated with the investment. ## The challenge IFU selected Millar Cameron to deliver a 50:50 gender-balanced shortlist of individuals with an impressive track record of international P&L leadership and operational excellence. IFU were also seeking individuals who could bring to bear independent judgement on issues of strategy, governance and risk management, operational performance, cross-sector and cross-border insights, and standards of conduct. > IFU had led a major round into a distributed solar company operating in West Africa. The company is on a very sharp growth curve and requires leadership and guidance from its board. IFU had a mandate to nominate two board members as part of its investments and decided to go for an external, Non-Executive Director. We selected Millar Cameron due to a combination of reputation and relationship. The process of working with Millar Cameron was overall very professional, the communication was fluent and the consultants on the case were always very responsive. > > Thomas Hougaard, Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa at Investment Fund for Developing Countries ## Our approach As an early-stage, growth business, it was imperative for Millar Cameron to fully understand and articulate the success-to-date and future potential of the business to prospective candidates. Millar Cameron was able to utilise its senior level networks in more mature sectors, including Telecoms and FMCG, to identify ‘A players’ who would be attracted to joining the Board of this rapidly growing business in an exciting but nascent sector. ## The outcome In six weeks, Millar Cameron delivered a 50:50 gender-balanced shortlist of outstanding candidates representing a spectrum of sector experience both internationally and across West Africa. Originally tasked with the appointment of one NED, the IFU consortium was impressed by the strength of the shortlist and decided to appoint two candidates to the board. The NEDs are already adding value, support and insights to the Daystar Power Board and its Senior Leadership Team.   > One particular challenge we set Millar Cameron, was to provide a gender-diverse list of candidates as part of the recruitment - this is not an easy field in a rather technical area in Africa. We were very happy about the overall process and believe we ended up with a very strong candidate who is providing great additionality to the board, in terms of experience and also in terms of style and personality. I would be extremely happy to work with Millar Cameron again. > > Thomas Hougaard, Vice President, Sub-Saharan Africa at Investment Fund for Developing Countries > >   > >   > >     ## Share: - [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/case-studies/daystar-power) - [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/case-studies/daystar-power) - [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/case-studies/daystar-power) About the Author ![Justin Wharton](https://millarcameron.com/hubfs/Rachael%20Playground%20Images%20used/team%20photos/Justin%20Wharton.jpg) [Justin Wharton](https://millarcameron.com/resource-hub/author/justin-wharton) [View LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-wharton2/) Justin is Co-Lead of Millar Cameron’s [Power & Infrastructure](https://millarcameron.com/sector/power-and-infrastructure/) Practice. He has more than 18 years of experience in executive search, leadership recruitment, and talent advisory, with a focus on renewable energy, power, infrastructure, mining, sustainability, and impact investing. He works closely with investors, developers, operators, and advisory firms to build and strengthen the leadership teams driving Africa's energy transition, delivering senior executive and non-executive searches and assembling start-up teams for new ventures and platforms. 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