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Wayne Keast

Critic · DISC type C
Managing Partner, Executive Director, Investment Committee at Inspired Evolution Investment Management (Pty) Ltd
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Wayne Keast is the Managing Partner at Inspired Evolution, leveraging over 30 years of experience in private equity with a specific focus on renewable energy and clean technology. He has a strong international track record in fundraising and transaction management. He is a Qualified Chartered Accountant with a degree from the University of South Africa.

He has served as a board member for multiple organizations in the clean technology and energy sectors, including d. light and Cleantech Group, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainable innovation.

For over two decades, he has combined his expertise as a Chartered Accountant with his passion for driving energy infrastructure investments across Africa.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner, Executive Director, Investment Committee
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Wayne shows up

Objective Thinker
Precise
Critic

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Wayne cares about

Clean Energy Finance
As a Managing Partner at an investment firm and a qualified Chartered Accountant, he specializes in the financial and investment aspects of clean energy projects in Africa.
Renewable Energy Access
He is actively involved in initiatives like Zafiri and Mission 300, which are dedicated to expanding energy access in Africa through decentralised renewable solutions.
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Career

Work history

1-2007
Managing Partner, Executive Director, Investment Committee
Inspired Evolution Investment Management (Pty) Ltd
12-2018
Board Director
d.light
2-2013 - 1-2017
Senior Advisor
Quantum Power
10-2006 - 12-2016
Advisory Board Member, Aloe Environment II Fund
Aloe Private Equity
1-2008 - 6-2014
Member Board of Directors
Cleantech Group
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Media appearances

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Education
1990 - 1998
Accounting Science
BCompt (Hons) CTA FCA CA(SA)
1996 - 1996
CTA
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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