Mujinga Mwamufiya is a mission-driven energy executive whose 25-year global career is marked by a deep commitment to making the Net-Zero transition not only attainable but equitable and economically viable. Based in Oakland, California, Mujinga brings an exceptional blend of engineering background, strategic business insight, commercial structuring, and cross-cultural fluency to the energy sector—helping to shape the sustainable ecosystems needed to shepherd the energy transition forward.
A dual native English and French speaker with strong Spanish proficiency, Mujinga’s global perspective is grounded in hands-on leadership across the U.S., Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia. From her early days as a process engineer at Sunoco to her commercial and strategic leadership roles at AES and Fulcrum BioEnergy, Mujinga has consistently brought rigor and collaboration to development, project management, and contract negotiations. She’s recognized for structuring complex infrastructure projects that balance technical innovation with creating value across emerging markets—projects that work not just on paper, but in practice.
Currently the Principal Consultant at Papillon Energy Consulting, Mujinga partners with clients to deliver high-impact strategies for sustainable energy development. Prior to this, she served as VP of Strategic Projects at Electric Hydrogen, where she played a pivotal role in structuring the bankability of green hydrogen initiatives—one of the most promising frontiers in clean energy. During her six-year tenure at Fulcrum BioEnergy, she rose to Managing Director, spearheading project development and pushing the commercial boundaries of waste-to-fuel innovation.
Mujinga’s path to leadership was shaped by early experiences in operational excellence at GE as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Her experience was later refined at Smart Wires Inc., where she strengthened operational execution for grid-enhancing technologies.
Her academic foundation is as impressive as her professional track record. Mujinga holds an MBA in International Business from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. She also holds a French Baccalaureate with honors in Mathematics and Physics from St. Croix des Neiges in France.
Throughout her career, Mujinga has been a consistent advocate for team empowerment, effective communication, and building bridges between technical detail and executive decision-making. Whether navigating multinational contract negotiations or mentoring emerging talent in clean tech, she brings a grounded, globally informed, and purpose-driven leadership style that is needed in the energy transition.
With her combination of engineering background, commercial and strategic business acumen, and an unwavering dedication to sustainable transition, Mujinga Mwamufiya is not just leading energy projects—she’s building the future of the energy industry itself.
Character
Mujinga Mwamufiya is a values-driven leader whose commitment to sustainability and lifting communities out of poverty defines every stage of her global career in energy. She leads with integrity, resilience, and purpose, consistently fostering environments where teams thrive, and long-term value is created for all stakeholders.
Knowledge
With a foundation in chemical engineering from Princeton and an MBA in international business from Georgetown, Mujinga brings a unique blend of technical background, commercial and strategic insight to the energy transition movement. Her extensive global experience across corporate and startup environments enhances her ability to navigate complex projects and emerging technologies with precision and foresight.
Strategic
Mujinga is a forward-thinking executive who excels at aligning innovative energy solutions with business objectives to drive sustainable outcomes. She is skilled at structuring projects that balance economic viability with environmental and social responsibility, positioning her as a strategic force in the energy transition.
Communication
Fluent in English and French with professional Spanish proficiency, Mujinga builds trust across diverse teams, cultures, and executive functions. Her ability to understand complex technical solutions and translate them with clarity into strategies and commercial terms enables strong collaboration, effective negotiation, and the successful execution of global energy initiatives.
