Sam Slaughter
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Sam Slaughter is based in Kenya. Previously at PowerGen Renewable Energy.
- Kenya
About Sam Slaughter
Sam Slaughter is a renewable energy entrepreneur and business leader focused on solving Africa's energy access challenge. He co-founded PowerGen Renewable Energy in 2011, serving as CEO until 2021, where he built the leading solar mini-grid company in East Africa, installing hundreds of power systems across seven African countries. He also founded the Africa Mini-grid Developers Association (AMDA) in 2018. A graduate of Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (2009), Slaughter was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy (2017). He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at SmithRx, applying his entrepreneurial expertise to healthcare innovation. His career spans renewable energy development, business strategy, and venture-backed startups, with a track record of scaling impactful enterprises across emerging markets.
Roles8
- 2011–2021
- 2021-Present
Chief Commercial Officer
SmithRx
Current status not recorded
- 2011-2021
Co-Founder & CEO
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Current status not recorded
- 2011-2025
Board Member
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Current status not recorded
- 2018-2021
Founder & Board Member
Africa Mini-grid Developers Association (AMDA)
Current status not recorded
- 2011
Analyst
One Equity Partners
Current status not recorded
- 2009-2010
Trustman Fellow
Harvard University
Current status not recorded
- 2008
Analyst
UBS Investment Bank
Current status not recorded
Background
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Harvard University
2005-2009
Wilton High School
2001-2005
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Awards
- Forbes 30 Under 30 - Energy (2017)
- NEILA All-New England First Team (2009)
- All-Ivy League Second Team (2008, 2009)
- Academic All-Ivy League (2008, 2009)
- NEILA Senior Scholar-Athlete (2009)
- USILA North-South All-Star Game Selection (2009)
Frequently asked about Sam Slaughter
- Which companies has Sam Slaughter worked at?
- PowerGen Renewable Energy, SmithRx, Africa Mini-grid Developers Association (AMDA), One Equity Partners, Harvard University and UBS Investment Bank.
- Where is Sam Slaughter based?
- Kenya.
