Joe Massaquoi

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT JOE MASSAQUOI

I shepherd innovative teams through collaborative problem-solving and prudent capital allocation to deliver measurable results. As a CFO and board director, I provide insights into where enterprise resources are needed most in order to optimize performance. Growing up in a family business in an emerging market, I saw firsthand that brilliant ideas are often constrained by capital. I have continued to drive business growth at multiple global organizations, leading the establishment of 7 joint ventures, executing over 40 M&A transactions, and enabling over $37 billon in external capital infusion. I am passionate about innovation that connects people and catalyzes economic development, and have championed such innovation at both established incumbents and disruptive upstarts. At H2 Clipper, I am excited to be at the nexus of both sustainable aviation and renewable energy - two sectors on which I\'ve cut my teeth over the past two decades. My work in aerospace launched an innovative electric air taxi venture and secured breakthrough funding for supersonic aircraft development. As an investment banker, I advised utility clients as the industry made transformative shifts from fossil fuels to renewable power generation. Over the breadth of my career, I\'ve worked in capital intensive, highly regulated, global industries. And with companies that have sought to unleash human potential through long-term investments in engineering and infrastructure. My background and training in both hard science and high finance informs my objectivity. My passion for people drives collaborative problem solving that distills complexity. I take pride in leading inclusive and empowered teams to transform businesses, create new ventures, and sustain global partnerships. Key Specialties: strategy development & execution; financial planning & analysis; M&A valuation, structuring & negotiation; financial reporting & audit preparation; IPO readiness; private placements & capital raises; JV alliance management; supply chain management; and corporate governance. Industry Experience: aerospace & aviation; renewable energy & cleantech; industrial manufacturing & services; telecommunications & electric utilities; construction & transportation infrastructure; mobility & logistics software (SaaS); and investment banking & financial services.