Matthew Katiisa
Founder & Director
Building from Demand
NKISI’s strategy is to start where the need is clear: private and industrial clients with growing power, infrastructure and operational requirements.
This demand-led approach allows NKISI to focus on practical opportunities, strong commercial foundations and scalable projects that can support industrial growth, digital infrastructure and long-term value creation.
The NKISI Truth
(our core belief and philosophy) Resources create opportunity. Infrastructure creates power. Institutions create permanence.
NKISI believes long-term value is created by building and supporting the systems that enable energy, capital, information, and resources to flow efficiently across economies and industries.
Focus Areas
Our Current Focus
01
United Kingdom
Corporate development
Strategic partnerships
Investor engagement
Governance and growth planning
02
Uganda
Renewable energy opportunities
Infrastructure development
Industrial energy partnerships
Local stakeholder engagement
Executive Team Blueprint
NKISI Holdings Ltd. has an experienced leadership and advisory team.
Matthew Katiisa
Founder / CEO
Experience: Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Strategy, Market Development, Business Mng
Expertise: Energy, Compute, Infrastructure, Capital, Strategic Partnerships, Market Entry, Long-Term Value Creation, Org. Development
Alexander Joyce
Chief Strategy Officer
Experience: McKinsey, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, ADNOC, Gazprom, Deloitte
Expertise: Corporate Strategy, Market Entry, Inorganic Growth, M&A, JVs, Org. Design, Operating Models, Transformation, Execution, PMO
Chris Grindal
Chief Financial Officer
Experience: Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Projects, Capital Raising, M&A, Private Equity, Growth Businesses
Expertise: Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling, Fundraising, Project Finance, Investor Readiness, Financial Strategy, Debt & Equity Structuring, Governance
Graham Richardson
[Governance]
Experience: Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Board Advisory, Public Sector
Expertise: Governance Frameworks, Policies, Risk Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Board Effectiveness, Operational Assurance
Roman Repin
Advisor, Funding & Investor Relations
Experience: A.T. Kearney, Norilsk Nickel, SUEK, VEB.RF, Halliburton
Expertise: Fundraising, Investor Relations, Capital Markets, Transformation, Org. Performance, Corporate Strategy, M&A, Innovation Ecosystems
Executive Team Blueprint
with experienced, proven, on-the-ground expertise at the advisory and operational level
Brenda Namuwonge
Advisory Board Member
Experience: Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Operations, Strategic Planning
Expertise: Corp. Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Oversight, Org. Development, Human Capital Mngt., Operational Excellence, Strategic Leadership
Philip Mugerwa
NKISI Uganda Company Director & Banking Ops
Experience: Exim Bank Uganda, Bank of Africa Uganda, Global Trust Bank
Expertise: Banking Operations, Clearing & Settlements, Accounts, Credit Risk Mngt., Financial Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Process Improvement, Operational Leadership
Lydia Matte
Uganda Country Rep
Experience: KK Advisors Africa / Kwanza Infrastructure Group, Stichting SEMA, Landwell Advocates, Kampala University, Ligomarc Advocates
Expertise: Legal, Governance & Regulatory Compliance, Infrastructure & Strategic Reengineering, Org. Development, Stakeholder & Partnership Mngt., Quality Mngt Systems
Additional Support
In-Country Support
Key in-country roles:
Land & Field Officer
Uganda Finance Rep
Uganda Admin Assistant
Expertise: Land & Site Development Support, Community & District Authority Engagement, Local Regulatory & Permitting Processes, Financial Admin. & Reporting Support, Operational Logistics & Field Coordination, Documentation & Records