Oscar is appointed by Winch Energy to lead the Business Development efforts in Latin America. He is also the founder and CEO of RC Global Corp. a firm based in the Republic of Panama with extensive experience structuring and facilitating negotiation processes with private clients and government entities for the development, design, financing, installation and operation of renewable energy, transmission, telecommunication and infrastructure projects in Latin America.
Oscar is a business management professional with over 25 years of banking, investment, renewable energy and entrepreneurial experience.
Prior to founding RC Global Corp, Oscar was the Regional Executive for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch’s South Florida Region, leading 10 leadership teams comprised of 150+ banking centers and 1700+ client facing associates serving the financial needs of 1+ million households holding $14+ billion in deposits. Oscar led the deployment of 400+ Financial Advisors in the Southeast Region as part of the Merrill Lynch business expansion plan.
Olga is Winch Energy’s Ambassador for Africa. A Franco-Beninese entrepreneur, she supports Winch Energy to develop relationships with African governments and improves the company’s viability with local banks, NGOs and global lending institutions. A true expert in her field, Olga is one of the figures of the diaspora that stands out both in France and on the African continent.
Formerly Executive Director of Energies Pour l’Afrique, an organisation which aims to provide affordable energy for all Africans, Olga believes energy access is a fundamental right. She remains a special advisor for the World Energy Foundation (FONDEM) and co-founded the Académie du Développement Durable, which trains specialist infrastructure engineers and technicians.
An ambassador for Women in Africa Initiative, founder of Emancip and elected councilor in Paris in charge of citizen cohesion, she actively campaigns for equal opportunities and the economic empowerment of women.
Working with Winch Energy, her goal is to broaden access to clean, reliable energy to at least 80% of Africans.
Gabriel is appointed by Winch Energy to help manage infrastructure transactions and access international finance for projects. He is also the Managing Director at award-winning business consultancy, GKB Ventures Ltd, which promotes organisational growth through cross border trade.
With more than 40 years’ global banking experience, Gabriel is an expert on securing finance from export credit agencies (ECAs) and the banking market. His specialist knowledge enables Winch Energy to obtain project funding for up to 20 years and to create bespoke, scalable solutions, which support the company’s long-term growth.
Prior to founding GKB Ventures, Gabriel was the Global Head of Barclays ECA & Capex Financing Solutions and assisted the UK government to define strategies for Exporters as commissioner to the Cole Review. He also served as Chairman of the British Bankers’ Association Export & Trade Committee for six years.
Gabriel is a trustee for the National Youth Agency, a UK government appointed charity responsible for youth work and occupational standards.
