American Capital Energy & Infrastructure, the global energy infrastructure investor, announced last week that is has expanded its global investment team with two new members: Lisa Pinsley, Director of Africa Investments and Pol Mijares, Senior Associate.

Lisa Pinsley wil be responsible for sourcing opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.  Prior to joining American Capital Energy & Infrastructure, Ms. Pinsley served as a Vice President of AES Africa Power Company, where she focused on power and energy infrastructure opportunities on the African continent.

Prior to joining American Capital Energy & Infrastructure, Pol Mijares worked at The AES Corporation in a number of roles in business development, commodities, and risk management supporting businesses located throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

The company also announced it has appointed Peter Bird and Venu Nambiar as Senior Advisors.

Peter Bird advises American Capital Energy & Infrastructure on sourcing opportunities in Asia. Until June 2012, Mr. Bird served as an Executive Vice-Chairman of Rothschild's South East Asian global financial advisory business. Mr. Bird serves on the board of InfraCo Asia Development Pte., Ltd.

Venu Nambiar advises American Capital Energy & Infrastructure on sourcing opportunities in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.  Prior to joining the company, Mr. Nambiar served as a Vice President of AES with primary regional responsibilities for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.

Source: American Capital Energy & Infrastructure