CFO & Board Director | Raised $500M+ for Energy & Tech Companies | Fractional CFO for Growth-Stage Businesses
Partnering with founders and boards to raise capital, execute transactions, and build institutional-grade finance functions—from seed stage to exit.
London-based CFO and investor with an exceptional track record of raising over USD 500 million in equity and debt capital, scaling energy and technology businesses internationally. My expertise covers the full spectrum of corporate finance.
As former CFO of Waldorf Production, I led the financial strategy for an international upstream energy company. I also co-founded ExMachina Investments, building a diverse portfolio of 10+ companies in energy, defence-tech, sports, and gaming technology.
With 18+ years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and senior financial leadership, I currently serve as Co-founder at Statler Energy and Non-Executive Director at MyVoice AI. I hold the CFA charter and Certificate in ESG Investing, offering insights into sustainable finance.
I partner with small and mid-cap energy and technology companies at critical inflection points. My approach combines deep operational finance expertise with capital markets sophistication, empowering boards and founders to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
Bringing a practitioner's perspective from operating CFO roles and investment banking, I provide hands-on financial leadership in deal structuring, financing strategy, and value creation.
Equity, private credit and bond solutions tailored to growth stage and acquisition financing.
Buy-side and sell-side transaction support including modelling and integration.
FP&A frameworks and liquidity management for sustainable operations.
Serving in governance and advisory capacities across high-growth technology and energy companies, bringing capital markets expertise, financial oversight and strategic guidance to boards navigating funding, scaling and market expansion challenges.
Responsible for financial oversight, funding strategy and go-to-market guidance for a deep-tech voice AI platform. Advising leadership on capital allocation, investor relations and strategic partnerships as the company scales its innovative voice synthesis technology across enterprise and consumer markets.
Strategic investor across upstream energy, defence-tech, sports and gaming technology sectors. Advise portfolio company leadership teams on capital allocation, governance frameworks and scaling strategies. Active involvement in deal sourcing, due diligence and ongoing value creation initiatives across diverse technology and energy investments.
Deep experience across equity and debt markets, including IPO readiness, private placements, bond issuances and alternative financing structures. Navigate complex capital raising processes with institutional investors, private equity and credit funds.
Certificate in ESG Investing and practical experience integrating sustainability frameworks into financial strategy. Understand the commercial and regulatory dynamics of energy transition, helping companies position for evolving investor and stakeholder expectations.
Portfolio exposure across deep-tech AI, gaming technology, sports-tech and defence applications. Understand the unique financial dynamics of technology businesses including burn rates, unit economics, scaling challenges and exit pathways.
Executed transactions across UK, US, Nordic and European markets. Navigate multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments, currency considerations and international investor bases with proven transaction success.
As CFO of Waldorf Production, I led the financial strategy for an international upstream energy company, managing capital markets, operational finance, and strategic transactions during a period of significant growth.
Successfully raised $50 million in initial equity for strategic acquisitions, followed by $450 million in Nordic bond markets to fund further growth and expansion.
I oversaw the financing and integration of multiple acquisitions, ensuring disciplined capital allocation and strong cash generation. This delivered exceptional returns to early investors through significant equity value appreciation and regular dividends.
Two decades of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and CFO roles, focusing on energy and technology sectors. Proven track record in advising on and executing complex financing and M&A transactions.
Co-founded early-stage investment platform focused on energy, defence-tech, and sports/gaming. Structured funding and provided strategic/financial guidance to ~10 portfolio companies.
Led financial strategy, capital markets, and M&A for an international oil & gas producer. Raised ~$500M in equity/bonds, oversaw multiple acquisitions, and delivered substantial shareholder returns.
Senior research and capital markets role covering European upstream energy. Supported equity and Nordic bond placements, helping clients raise ~$250M through sector analysis and investor engagement.
Energy sector research and analysis at leading global investment banks. Developed deep expertise in oil & gas fundamentals, valuation, and capital markets.
Equity, private credit and bond issuance for growth capital and acquisitions. Investor materials, valuation analysis and negotiation support.
Building FP&A capabilities, liquidity frameworks and risk management for small and mid-cap businesses scaling operations.
Buy-side and sell-side support including financial modelling, commercial due diligence, transaction structuring and post-deal integration.
Current and historical exposure across diverse sectors with particular depth in upstream oil & gas, energy services, defence-tech, sports and gaming technology, and digital consumer brands. Portfolio companies span early-stage ventures to established international operators.
Waldorf Production, Statler Energy and other upstream and energy service investments across UK, US and international markets.
MyVoice AI and other technology platforms leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced software engineering.
Matchday AI, Metashot, 1312 Interactive, Ziffi Chess—innovative technology platforms transforming sports analytics and gaming experiences.
I focus on board opportunities with growth-stage energy and technology companies, fractional CFO mandates for capital raises or transactions, and investment collaboration.
Whether you're a founder, a PE fund, or a board seeking financial and capital markets expertise, I welcome the opportunity to explore how I can add value. Based in London with international experience, I am available for board positions, fractional CFO engagements, and strategic advisory roles.
NED roles in energy and technology
Part-time financial leadership
Co-investment and advisory