ARE welcomes re-election of President & election of four Board Members
The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) held its General Meeting on 25 June 2026, where Mrs Maud Watelet (Adjuva Partners) was re-elected as President of ARE. Four Board Members were also elected: Mrs Ayu Abdullah (COMET), Mrs Maud Watelet (Adjuva Partners), Mr Pierre Bucaille (MyJouleBox), and Mr Stephane Tromilin (Schneider Electric).
ARE also extends its gratitude to outgoing Board Member Gillian-Alexandre Huart (ENGIE Energy Access) for his valuable contributions to the organisation’s mission.
Mrs Maud Watelet, the re-elected President, serves as Founder and Managing Director of Adjuva Partners, an advisory firm specialising in investment strategy, due diligence and valuation. Previously, she served as Senior Investment Officer at EDFI MC – ElectriFI, where she originated, structured and managed investments in the energy access sector, principally across Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Prior to this, she worked as an investment advisor for family offices and as Executive Director of Korys Capital, an alternative fund investing in renewable energy and cleantech companies. She also serves as a Board Member for DRE companies and venture capital funds.
On her re-election, Ms Maud Watelet commented: “I am honoured by the trust our members have placed in me for a second term. Building on the momentum of the past year, from the record-breaking EAIF 2026 in Nairobi to the launch of our expanded mandate, the Board and I are committed to delivering concrete, lasting impact. Over the next two years, we will strengthen ARE’s advocacy voice, deepen our service to members across all technologies and regions, and ensure the Association remains a powerful force for integrated renewable electrification in emerging markets.”
Continuing their mandates on the ARE Board are Mrs Camille André-Bataille (ANKA), Mr Christopher Pye (ComAp), Mrs Lynne Wesonga (Decla Capital), Mrs Hélène Demaegdt (Gaia Impact), Mrs Sandra Liz Hon (H2 Energy Sdn Bhd), and Mr Iain Munro (Ryse Energy).
In 2025, ARE’s collective voice has grown clearer and more influential — carrying the case for renewable electrification in emerging markets onto European, African and Asian stages, and into conversations that have historically been shaped by other actors. Throughout the year, ARE has continued to affirm its role as a trusted convener: bridging on-the-ground realities with high-level policy dialogue, and connecting the local to the global and back again.
Drawing on the collective expertise of ARE Members, the commitment of the ARE President, Board and Team, and the continued support of international institutions and governments, ARE is well positioned to deliver impact at greater scale and with lasting effect under its expanded mission.
ARE’s expanded mission for 2026 underscores a commitment to accelerating renewable electrification across the full energy landscape—from energy access and productive use to commercial and industrial applications, as well as modern grid and utility integration—while continuing to serve its members with a broader, future-focused vision.
On the occasion of the election of the new ARE Board, Mr David Lecoque, CEO of ARE, said: “This renewal of our dynamic Board reflects both the strength of our community and the ambition that drives ARE. With Mrs Watelet’s continued leadership and the energy of our new and returning Board Members, ARE enters this next chapter with a shared sense of purpose — and a clear mandate: to make our voice count where it matters most, while expanding the business avenues available to our Members to drive growth and impact at scale. The DRE sector is at a turning point, and we have both the talent and the determination to make our voice count where it matters most.”
