272. Reinventing fuel with Zero. A huge opportunity for Africa with Kwame Bekoe, Commercial Director
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Show Notes
This episode was recorded on location in London at the Headquarters of Zero on 30th November 2023.
Zero, https://www.zero.co/ is a pioneer in the field of sustainable aviation fuel and I visited Kwame Bekoe, an industry colleagues and a personal friend, who is serving as the Commercial Director of the business.
Kwame Bekoe has a rich aviation history including working with GECAS, a large international lessor, and before this over 10 years with Airbus.
After completing an MBA with Columbia Business School he embarked on his latest journey with Zero to revolutionise the industry.
In the episode, we discuss:
The mission and origin story of the company and its links to Formula1
Why Kwame chose to join Zero after completing his MBA
How the technology works
Industry partnerships with Boeing and Rolls-Royce
The biggest challenges right now
The size of the opportunity for Africa to lead the charge with new fuels.
The roadmap for the coming years.