The Blue Circle is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Somatra Kim as its new Country Director for Cambodia effective from 1st November 2021.

“We are very pleased to announce Somatra Kim’s promotion to The Blue Circle’s new Country Director for Cambodia. He will bring invaluable experience as well as extensive development expertise at a pivotal moment for the acceleration of Renewable Energy implementation across Southeast Asia” said Olivier Duguet, Chairman and CEO of The Blue Circle.

“The Blue Circle has a strong team of professionals with knowledge of wind power and experience in developing wind power projects across the region. The Blue Circle Cambodia is committed to being a part of the effort by the Royal Government of Cambodia to meet its carbon emissions reduction target and prepare the country for more sustainable and greener growth. As the new head of the Cambodian team, I am looking forward to working closely with all relevant institutions, namely EDC, EAC, MME, MEF and MOE to bring wind turbines to the Cambodian soil and to harness our country’s wind resource to power industries, modernity, and overall economic development with no impact on the environment.” added Somatra Kim.

Somatra worked as a university lecturer and researcher in Phnom Penh, Cambodia until 2015 when he joined the Chip Mong Group as Business Development Manager. He also worked as a policy manager for 3i Cambodia to develop a financial market for infrastructure project financing. He joined The Blue Circle as the Development Manager for Cambodia in May 2021.

Somatra holds an MA in Communications and an MA in economics in 2005 from Ohio University, USA. He holds a PhD in Human Geography looking at resource governance policy in 2013 from The University of Sydney, Australia.

About The Blue Circle

Founded in 2013, The Blue Circle identifies, develops, finances, owns and operates renewable energy projects in complex and challenging geographies in the Asia-Pacific region. The Blue Circle uses the most advanced technology to build responsible and sustainable projects. With offices in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Phnom Penh, The Blue Circle is the leading renewable energy company of Southeast Asia. Its team is committed to changing the world one green electron at a time.

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