Alastair Smith
Co-Founder
Alastair Smith is based in North America.
- North America
About Alastair Smith
Developer of critical mineral supply chain solutions and energy infrastructure with over a decade of experience scaling energy and digital infrastructure across multiple countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. Co-founded PowerGen Renewable Energy in 2010, serving as Co-Founder and various leadership roles including Head of Nigeria Operations and Senior Director of Installations until 2024. Built community microgrids in Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, providing clean, reliable, affordable electricity to rural communities. Holds an engineering degree from Harvard University. Currently serves as Executive at Karda One, focusing on deep geothermal, clean heat, grid-scale storage, and industrial heat recovery. Also serves as Executive Director of Critical Minerals at Ochroma Group LLC since 2024.
Roles5
- From 2011
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Country Director, Nigeria
Current status not recorded· checked 2026-10-27source 1
- September 2025 - Present
Executive
Karda One
Current status not recorded
- January 2024 - Present
Executive Director of Critical Minerals
Ochroma Group LLC
Current status not recorded
- September 2010 - December 2024
Co-Founder / Head of Nigeria Operations / Senior Director of Installations
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Current status not recorded
Background
Education
Engineering (Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences)
Harvard University
Taft School
Graduated 2005
Frequently asked about Alastair Smith
- Which companies has Alastair Smith worked at?
- PowerGen Renewable Energy, Karda One and Ochroma Group LLC.
- Where is Alastair Smith based?
- North America.
