Jacob Demeyer
Managing Director
Hirundo Energy
Mohale's Hoek, Belgium
Cofounder & MD at Hirundo with an engineering & management background and 15+ years experience in project management, finance & ESG
My organisation
About me
Jacob Demeyer is Cofounder and Managing Director of Hirundo Energy and Managing Director of Hirundo Lesotho. With an educational background in aerospace & electrotechnical engineering, Jacob brings over 15 years of experience in project development and management.
In his current role at Hirundo Lesotho, Jacob oversees the development of Lesotho’s first commercial wind farms located in Mohale’s Hoek and Masite Nek, with a combined planned output exceeding 225 GWh annually. These projects aim to meet approximately 25% of Lesotho’s domestic electricity demand, triggering local job creation, skills development, and energy resilience.
Jacob recently completed an Executive MBA and a Master Class in Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance, strengthening his understanding of sustainable leadership and responsible investment. He is convinced of the role of wind energy as a driver of both climate action and local impact, and believes that well-designed projects can create long-term value for host communities and national energy systems alike.
My organisation
Hirundo Energy is a renewable energy company developing Lesotho’s first large-scale wind farms in Mohale’s Hoek and Masite Nek. The projects will add over 225 GWh of clean electricity annually—meeting 25% of current national demand and reducing reliance on imports. Hirundo Lesotho aims to make wind power a pillar of the country’s energy future, contributing to energy security, climate goals, and local development.
Skills
- Project Development & Management
- Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Structuring & Investment Planning
Interests
- Renewable Energy & Climate Action
- Sustainable Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
- Inclusive Development & Local Empowerment
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Organisation Type
Private Investor/Financier