The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has appointed Carol Koech as its new vice president for Africa, effective August 1, 2025.
In this role, Koech will expand the Alliance’s presence in Africa, strengthening its reach in blended finance mechanisms to make GEAPP a clean energy superpower across the continent.
The company said: “Koech brings over 20 years of experience in energy access, private-sector transformation, and regional leadership across Africa. She most recently served as strategy director for Sustainability and Thought Leadership at Schneider Electric, where she helped shape the company’s global sustainability initiatives and led programs to expand energy access to more than 50 million people worldwide.
“Prior to that, Koech was Schneider Electric’s Country President for East Africa, where she expanded operations across the region, forged partnerships with government and industry, and drove inclusive, sustainable business growth.
She has also held senior leadership roles at General Electric and Unilever.”
GEAPP CEO Woochong Um stated, “Koech’s appointment marks a powerful step forward for GEAPP’s work in Africa. She brings a deep understanding of Africa’s energy landscape, a passion for equity and access, and the proven ability to lead through complexity.
“Her leadership will be central to our alliance of partners delivering on the promise of Mission 300, building multi-stakeholder networks and relationships with key stakeholders, businesses and entrepreneurs – ultimately delivering results that transform lives and economies.”
Koech stated, “I am honoured to join GEAPP and lead this next chapter of impact across Africa. Access to clean, reliable energy is the foundation of inclusive economic growth.
“I look forward to working with GEAPP’s strong alliance of partners to implement bold, country-led strategies like Mission 300, empowering communities through job creation and enterprise growth, supporting governments to implement a just transition, and unlocking green growth across the continent.”
