About Midsummer Investments
Combining commercial forestry
with climate impact.
Our Mission
Delivering efficient, long-term carbon sequestration at scale
Midsummer Investments LLC is a UAE-based holding company dedicated to developing large-scale indigenous afforestation projects in regions with the most favourable conditions for rapid, sustained plant growth.
Our mission is to deliver efficient, long-term carbon sequestration solutions that contribute meaningfully to global greenhouse gas reduction goals — while generating lasting social and economic value for the communities in which we operate.
The afforestation projects are strategically designed at a scale that ensures meaningful investment into local communities and nationwide development, fostering generational transformation aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
At our core is a highly experienced management team with deep expertise in commerce, forestry, sustainable development, project finance, technology, carbon markets and community development.
230,000
hectares pipeline
100 Mt
CO₂ potential
250M+
trees to be planted
40%
revenues to communities
Geographic Reach
Operating in geopolitically stable African markets
Midsummer focuses on African nations offering political stability, strong land frameworks, community partnership models, and government support for large-scale forest restoration.
Kenya
ARR · Anchor Market
96,000 ha portfolio across Masai Mau, Enoosupukia, Nakuru, Lamu, Kilifi and Loita. Phase 1 (12,000 ha) investment-ready 2026. Phase 2 (4,000 ha Enoosupukia) 2027. 110M+ trees. 41.6 Mt CO₂. target IRR 20%+.
Tanzania
125,000 ha REDD+
125,000 hectare REDD+ project protecting existing tropical forest under Verra VM0048 with ARR components. Phase 3 pipeline targeting 2027. Government and community engagement underway.
The Gambia
50,000 ha Mangrove Restoration
50,000 ha mangrove restoration under Verra VM0033 Blue Carbon. Mangroves store 3–5x more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests, commanding premium credit pricing.
Future pipeline: Malawi, Gabon, Uganda, Angola and 4–5 additional sub-Saharan countries targeting 200,000+ total hectares.
Midsummer Investments — Africa project pipeline · Kenya · Tanzania · The Gambia · Gabon · Uganda · Angola · Malawi
Our Team
Experienced. Mission-driven. African-rooted.
Midsummer's leadership brings together decades of expertise across technology, finance, forestry, carbon markets, renewables and community development.
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Ken Moss
Chief Executive Officer
Ken has over 30 years' experience as a Chair, CEO and entrepreneur in the technology sector. Ken is overseeing the strategy and driving the ambitious Midsummer Investments business plan. Passionate about philanthropy, community and sustainability — creating size and scale in afforestation is a perfect storm. Ken created IBM's biggest software partner globally, building a business to $1 billion in turnover and creating a European infrastructure in 14 countries, delivering seven M&A deals. He has also been involved in several other multiple hundred-million-dollar businesses. Ken has diversified into sustainability, providing the largest solar business in Europe with multiple projects packaged for development purposes. A serial entrepreneur, Ken continues to drive new technologies through advisory roles to many Boards — but his passion to make Midsummer a success is paramount.
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João Wahnon
CIO & Finance
João is passionate about sustainable solutions and has dedicated his career to renewable energy, infrastructure, and carbon markets, leading international teams and large-scale projects. With over 30 years of experience in civil engineering, renewable energy, and sustainability, he has worked across biomass, hydropower, wind, solar PV, and green hydrogen. Since 2008, João has served as Shareholder, Board Member, and Executive Director of multiple renewable energy companies, including a Nasdaq-listed firm. He is now fully dedicated to ARR projects, focusing on sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and delivering high-impact environmental and social outcomes.
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Roland Moss
Head of Voluntary Carbon Markets
Roland is an experienced programme and project manager with expertise spanning programme management, software systems and technology leadership. He is responsible for development planning and market analysis across Midsummer's carbon market activities. Roland worked for BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce before becoming Technology Director for a Halma Group company. He subsequently forged a successful career in large-scale renewables development and, more recently, in carbon sequestration activities.
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Janyne Preston
Head of Partnerships
For 30 years, Janyne owned and operated senior living facilities across multiple states in the USA. In 2004, while on a medical mission in Kenya, she recognised the urgent need to support girls' education. After building the first girls' dormitory in the Maasai Mara, she became deeply connected to the community. Her efforts expanded to promoting equality in education, conservation, reducing teen pregnancies, improving water access, and implementing feeding and community programmes. During COVID, Janyne moved to Kenya to focus on job creation, sustainability, and community development. Through her foundation, she has built schools, a training college, and sustainable projects. Janyne works with multiple heads of state and ministries across Africa.
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Soon to be announced
Head of Operations
An experienced Kenyan forestry leader with over 30 years of expertise in forest conservation, policy development, and institutional management. Leading strategic planning, partnerships, and resource mobilisation and shaped Kenya's forestry policies.
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Chris Tsuma Charo
Head of Project Origination Africa
Climate change scientist and sustainability specialist with over 20 years of experience in carbon markets, climate finance, and sustainable development. Expertise includes forestry carbon origination, carbon trading, renewable energy finance, and environmental project implementation across Africa. Experienced in both field operations and corporate management, with additional knowledge in jatropha biofuel feedstock production, green asset mapping, and green bond structuring. Founder of the Africa Carbon Exchange initiative in collaboration with stakeholders active in Kyoto Protocol environmental markets. Also worked with the Government of Kenya under the World Bank-supported Kenya Devolution Support Program, contributing to climate policy implementation and governance. Strong background in environmental and social risk management aligned with international standards, combined with excellent stakeholder engagement, community liaison, and partnership development skills.
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Dr. James Kimondo
Head of Forest Operations
Dr. Kimondo is a highly experienced Kenyan forestry scientist with over 40 years of expertise in forest research, management, and dryland agroforestry. He holds a PhD in Dryland Agroforestry and rose to the position of Chief Research Scientist at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). His core competencies include forest biometrics, silviculture, biomass assessment, and carbon monitoring. He has led significant research initiatives, including pioneering the large-scale domestication and planting of Melia volkensii in Kenya's drylands, supported by international partners. His work has contributed to improved methodologies for forest inventory, biomass estimation, and valuation of forest resources. Dr. Kimondo has played a key role in climate change research and forest landscape restoration aligned with Kenya's NDC targets. He has published widely, supervised postgraduate students, lectured at university level, and contributed to national forest management plans and consultancies.
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Simon Kerembeole
Head of Community Relations, Narok County
Simon is a natural resources professional based in Narok County, with experience in environmental management, community engagement, and sustainable land use. He has been involved in initiatives related to forest conservation, watershed protection, and community-based natural resource management. His work focuses on balancing environmental conservation with local livelihoods, supporting participatory approaches that engage communities, government agencies, and development partners in sustainable resource use. He has contributed to programmes addressing land restoration, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation within Narok and surrounding ecosystems.
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Silas Otieno Asaka
Head of Environment
Silas is an environmental and social safeguards consultant with over 14 years of experience in environmental management, impact assessment, and sustainability projects in Kenya. He specialises in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), implementing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. He has worked with organisations such as the World Bank, USAID, UNHCR, and the Kenya National Highways Authority on infrastructure, agriculture, and community-based projects, including in refugee-hosting areas such as Dadaab. He also has strong experience in community engagement, training, and natural resource management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and is pursuing a Master's in Land and Water Management.
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