{"id":18179,"date":"2025-06-16T15:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africasustainabilitymatters.com\/?p=18179"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:31:52","slug":"epointzero-appoints-ceo-to-accelerate-global-clean-energy-transition-in-the-age-of-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/2025\/06\/16\/epointzero-appoints-ceo-to-accelerate-global-clean-energy-transition-in-the-age-of-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"ePointZero appoints CEO to accelerate global clean energy transition in the age of AI\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mohamed Hesham appointed CEO of ePointZero, the energy transition platform of 2PointZero\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2013 16 June 2025: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recognition of its importance at the nexus of technology, energy security, and sustainability,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.2pointzero.com\/companies\/epointzero\"> ePointZero<\/a>, the global renewable energy platform of 2PointZero, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Hesham as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hesham\u2019s appointment builds on a proven track record of transformative investments that reflect 2PointZero\u2019s Dynamic Value Network approach, a vertically integrated model spanning mining, energy, manufacturing, and mobility. His leadership comes at a pivotal time, as climate targets grow more urgent and global electricity demand is expected to double by 2030, due in part to AI infrastructure, increasing ePointZero\u2019s strategic importance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As AI reshapes global productivity, energy systems must scale more quickly, cleanly, and intelligently.\u00a0 Powering the next decade of AI innovation requires reliable, 24\/7 clean energy, which ePointZero delivers through end-to-end solutions across clean energy developments, smart grids, industrial decarbonization, and component manufacturing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe global energy equation is shifting, and 2PointZero is uniquely positioned as a key part of the UAE\u2019s leadership in this field \u2013 both as capital provider and a builder of the new\u00a0\u00a0 industrial\u00a0\u00a0 backbone,\u201d said H.E. Mariam Almheiri, Group CEO of 2PointZero<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cMohamed Hesham brings a unique combination of strategic perspective and operational rigor to ePointZero. He has been instrumental in shaping 2PointZero\u2019s investment philosophy, combining scale with sustainability.\u00a0 We are thrilled to have him leading this important initiative.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mohamed Hesham said, &#8220;Leading ePointZero is about deploying capital while designing the infrastructure of the future. We are making bold, high-conviction investments in technologies that will scale across geographies and deliver reliable energy and environmental resilience. We are supporting the AI revolution, enabling net-zero industries, and securing long-term, sustainable value for our partners and the planet.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-18176\" src=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"699\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-585x195.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under Hesham\u2019s leadership as Group CIO of 2PointZero, he executed multiple strategic acquisitions, including stakes in El Sewedy Electric, Mopani Copper Mines, and the Alphamin Tin Mine, key assets in the energy transition and semiconductor supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hesham also spearheaded ePointZero\u2019s 1 GWh energy storage partnership with Enercap by Apex Energy, a landmark initiative that supports grid flexibility and 24\/7 clean energy supply. Most recently, he led ePointZero\u2019s collaboration with International Resources Holding (IRH) to decarbonize mining operations in Africa, an early blueprint for responsible energy-intensive industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With more than 17 years of experience spanning investment banking, infrastructure, and energy transition strategy, Hesham brings both a macro view and deep regional expertise to the role.\u00a0 He currently serves on the boards of several strategic entities, driving governance, growth, and innovation across the UAE\u2019s critical sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About ePointZero:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ePointZero is a global energy platform building on 2PointZero\u2019s Dynamic Value Network (\u201cDVN\u201d) to deliver end-to-end solutions across the value chain. The group\u2019s vision is built around the following core verticals:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy:\u00a0 Developing energy assets and operating as an independent power producer while also engaging in energy trading to support market efficiency and grid reliability. Additionally, ePointZero is targeting to provide hybridization and decarbonization solutions, such as BESS and carbon capture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infrastructure:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encompassing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 manufacturing\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 critical\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 energy components\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 essential\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 for\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 industries\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 such\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 as\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 artificial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 intelligence, telecommunication and utility scale projects. ePointZero also aims to develop data centers and to provide solutions for the smart mobility sector.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ePointZero\u2019s core mission is to create synergies across its DVN, enable a smarter future, and accelerate the energy transition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactingafrica.com\/gri-trainer-in-africa\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-18177\" src=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gri-e-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gri-e-banner-1.png 728w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gri-e-banner-1-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gri-e-banner-1-585x161.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About 2PointZero:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2PointZero, a subsidiary of IHC (International Holding Company), was founded in 2023 as a transformational investment platform focused on making strategic investments in emerging technologies and future-sustaining businesses to create a globally diversified and resilient portfolio.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2PointZero brings together a suite of innovative and established UAE subsidiaries, including Chimera Investment, Lunate Capital, Beltone, EPointZero and International Resources Holding (IRH) under one transformational umbrella, placing 2PointZero at the forefront of key sectors including financial services, consumer goods, mining resources, technology and energy. Our Dynamic Value Network is sector agnostic, allowing it to connect capabilities across our portfolio to unlock new pathways for growth and create measurable value for investors while empowering communities, fostering sustainable ecosystems, and driving groundbreaking technological advancements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohamed Hesham appointed CEO of ePointZero, the energy transition platform of 2PointZero\u00a0\u00a0 Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2013 16 June 2025: In recognition of its importance at the nexus of technology, energy&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":18180,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[88,91,101,104,108,113],"tags":[347,351,444,726,1174],"class_list":["post-18179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-sustainability","category-energy-transition","category-international-news","category-news-analysis","category-renewable-energy","category-sustainability","tag-clean-energy","tag-climate-action","tag-corporate-sustainability","tag-green-energy","tag-renewable-energy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18179\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}