Daphne is working as an independent consultant for her own company Pit Pure Power, focusing largely on energy access in Africa and some Asian countries. With roles for a.o. GOGLA, TCX, GET.invest Finance Catalyst, SIMA Funds, UNCDF, Lendahand and ElectriFI she is combining an in-depth knowledge and passion for working with renewable energy companies with her knowledge and understanding of the financing challenges and opportunities. Besides, Daphne is always engaged as a business mentor for several accelerators and universities to support earlier stage initiatives as well.

Prior to this she has worked at Ecofys, ENECO, ING Bank, DSM and the DOEN Foundation, where she was managing the Green Team to finance early stage and innovative projects and companies in energy access.

She holds a BBA degree from Nyenrode Business University and a Masters in Management (in french) from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Lyon.