Our Leadership Team
Guiding vision, driving excellence.
Our visionary Board of Directors leads us towards remarkable outcomes, while our high-performing management team guides experts in Data centers, Tech, Renewable Energy, Cooling, and Water industries.
Mohammed Abunayyan
Chairman
With over 40 years of experience in the power, water, and other sectors, Mohammad Abunayyan is Chairman of Vision Invest, ACWA Power, Saudi Tabreed, and Dussur. He is on the board of several other reputed organizations in Saudi Arabia, regionally, and globally.
An accomplished business leader, Mr. Abunayyan has championed the value-adding role of the private sector in delivering sustainable, cost-effective, localized, and transformative partnerships across various infrastructure sectors, with a strong focus on technological innovation and operational excellence.
Omar Almidani
Board member
Omar N. AlMidani, a Board Member of DataVolt, holds the prestigious positions of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member of Vision Invest. Vision Invest’s affiliates and subsidiaries thrive under his leadership, with a strong operational presence spanning Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Mr. AlMidani actively contributes as a Board Member to esteemed companies such as ACWA Power, Saudi Tabreed, Air Products Qudra, and Miahona. His extensive experience and strategic vision enable him to excel in forward-planning, financial discipline, deadline-driven administration, and modern leadership practices.
Rajit Nanda
Chief Executive Officer
Rajit Nanda is an accomplished global leader in the energy & infrastructure industry. He holds an MBA from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, India, and pursued an Advanced Management Program (AMP) from INSEAD. As the former Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer & Chief Portfolio Management Officer of ACWA Power, he drove the company’s global growth over a decade and a half through his expertise in new business development, acquisitions, finance, construction, and operational matters to an eventual US$ 30+ billion listing in the stock market. Prior to that, Mr. Nanda was the CFO of Engie for the Middle East, Asia & Africa, where he helped catapult Engie from a single asset business to becoming the largest I(W)PP player in the Middle East and Africa region.
Mr. Nanda is a catalyst of positive impact and is passionate about inspiring innovation and embracing purpose amidst change. He also sits on the Board and Executive and Investment Committees of several large listed and non-listed power and infrastructure investment companies.
Tom Teerlynck
Chief Growth Officer
Tom Teerlynck is a highly experienced professional in the power and water sector, with a career spanning 25 years. He has held positions with global sector leaders such as ACWA Power and Engie. Mr. Teerlynck has been at the helm of successful entry and growth endeavors across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
He has spearheaded the origination and development of projects valued at over USD 40 billion. He has focused on critical and pioneering initiatives, aiming to bring about transformative impacts on companies, customers, and countries. Mr. Teerlynck emphasizes on sustainability, efficiency, cost reduction, and speed to market. His strategic planning abilities, project development proficiency, and market expansion knowledge allows Mr. Teerlynck to tackle complex challenges and drive industry-transforming growth.
Ayad Al Amri
Chief Strategy Officer
Ayad Al Amri brings over two decades of international leadership experience in the energy and ICT sectors. He has spent a decade at ACWA Power, leading stakeholder management and helping mould the company’s international expansion strategy by spearheading its foray into Central, South, and Southeast Asia and Africa. He has played a pivotal role in positioning ACWA Power as Saudi Arabia’s national champion company in renewable energy, advocating and shaping the renewable program in Saudi Arabia which led to the development of one of the world’s ambitious renewable programs.
Mr. Amri has also dedicated over 14 years to Ericsson, a global telecom infrastructure solution provider. His experience spans a decade at the company’s Stockholm headquarters, focusing on Business Development, commercial management, and new market entry strategy across products, solutions, and services. His commitment to sustainable development is evident through his involvement on the boards of several companies and international business councils, where he actively supports the sustainable growth of critical industries.
Thomas John
Head of Investments and Financing
Thomas John is a highly experienced professional in the energy and infrastructure industry with over 20 years of experience. He holds an MBA in Finance from the Asian Institute of Management, Philippines, and a Mechanical Engineering degree.
Prior to joining DataVolt, Mr. John led KPMG’s Infrastructure and Debt Advisory division in the Lower Gulf and was a key member of their Global Infrastructure Group. He has advised on several large deals across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, that have achieved financial close in excess of USD 10 billion across sectors including Utilities, Transport, and Social Infrastructure. As the head of investments and financing, he combines his technical knowledge with financial acumen, to spearhead the financing of best-in-class digital infrastructure.
