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Search for an independent Non-Executive Director | Daystar Power

Millar Cameron — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:41 GMT

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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.

Building a winning team: How Millar Cameron supported Gridworks Development Partners and their success in Africa

tim.beckh@millarcameron.com (Tim Beckh) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:57:03 GMT

Nearly 600 million people are estimated to be without any power or are suffering with intermittent and unreliable supplies. The vast majority of money that has gone into developing the sector has been targeted at increasing generation capacity both from traditional and, increasingly, from renewable sources.

FSC - Building leadership capability during organisational transformation

marta@millarcameron.com (Marta Koczorowska) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:20:50 GMT

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Harvesting & Marketing Director, Esplendor Florestal

Millar Cameron — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:11:26 GMT

Esplendor Florestal is an Angolan sustainable forestry company backed by the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund. It is developing plantations to restore degraded landscapes, create a domestic timber supply and support Angola’s green economy. The initiative has planted millions of trees and combines commercial forestry with biodiversity restoration and carbon capture. It also generates rural employment, develops local skills, supports community services and plans expanded nursery capacity for future planting programmes.

Esplendor Florestal has engaged Verterra as their technical and strategic forestry partner. Verterra Ecological Engineering is an Australian consultancy combining science, engineering and practical land management to deliver sustainable environmental and commercial outcomes. Its expertise includes landscape rehabilitation, forestry, soil and water management, agriculture and natural capital.

Director General, Esplendor Florestal

Millar Cameron — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:21:06 GMT

Appointing an Executive Chair | Miro Forestry

tom.jeffes@millarcameron.com (Tom Jeffes) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:32:52 GMT

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Development finance organisation CDC Group engaged Millar Cameron to search for an Executive Chair for Miro Forestry, a pioneering, sustainable, FSC-certified plantation forestry and timber products business. The Executive Chair was sought to lead the company’s sustainable timber operations in West Africa, driving industrial transformation across the sector while enhancing Miro Forestry’s social and environmental impact and delivering measurable positive outcomes.

Leadership for the next phase of growth | Grupo Pantaleon

conor@millarcameron.com (Conor O'Callaghan) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:44 GMT

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Grupo Pantaleon is the largest sugar and ethanol producer in Central America, having grown dramatically across its 175-year history.

The privately owned business now has significant regional presence, with mills in Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua, which together output over 1.1 million tonnes of sugar and by products.

Strategic leadership in Nigeria's energy sector: An interview with Seun Edun, Country Director at PowerGen Renewable Energy

tim.beckh@millarcameron.com (Tim Beckh) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:46:16 GMT

Recruited by Millar Cameron and now the Country Director of PowerGen Renewable Energy Nigeria, Seun Edun has been instrumental in guiding PowerGen’s evolution from rural mini-grids to larger-scale energy projects, including collaborations with distribution companies (DisCos).

Implementing skills-based hiring: A strategic guide for senior leaders

marta@millarcameron.com (Marta Koczorowska) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:44:40 GMT

As the job market evolves, traditional hiring methods that heavily rely on educational qualifications and job titles are proving increasingly inadequate. Skills-based hiring, which focuses on candidates' actual abilities and competencies, is gaining traction as a more effective way to identify the best talent. This approach not only widens the talent pool but also ensures a better match between job requirements and candidates' skills. Here's a deep dive into successfully implementing skills-based hiring and evaluating its effectiveness within your organisation.

Enhance your hiring with competency frameworks and talent pools

marta@millarcameron.com (Marta Koczorowska) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:44:04 GMT

In the fast-evolving landscape of global business, traditional hiring practices are giving way to more nuanced and effective strategies.