CHARLES DAKALIRA has served as the Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) since April 2026, providing strategic leadership for Malawi's renewable energy industry and advancing the association's mission to promote sustainable energy access through policy advocacy, industry development, and stakeholder collaboration. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director, he served as REIAMA's Programmes Coordinator, where he led initiatives in renewable energy advocacy, policy review, and stakeholder engagement, including the organization of the National Energy Conference and sector-wide workshops. He works closely with partners such as the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA), GIZ, the Government of Scotland through the University of Strathclyde, the Ministry of Energy – Malawi, UNDP Malawi, the German Solar Association, and other strategic partners. Before joining REIAMA in 2023, Charles served as Programmes Officer at Kumudzi Kuwale Limited, implementing renewable energy projects that included solar installations, sales of solar products, management of solar charging stations, and rural water access systems. He previously worked as District Project Coordinator for the Network for Youth Development, leading education, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and environmental programmes in partnership with the Development Fund of Norway. Charles holds a Master of Science in Management Studies (with Credit) from the Malawi School of Government and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Planning from the University of Malawi. He has also earned professional certifications in renewable energy management, project monitoring and evaluation, gender mainstreaming, child protection, and corruption prevention in humanitarian aid. With over nine years of experience across the renewable energy, community development, and youth empowerment sectors, Charles has established expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, project and programme management, policy development, capacity building, and partnership development. He thrives in cross-sector, multicultural environments and is committed to advancing sustainable energy access, private sector growth, and inclusive development in Malawi. He is married, speaks English and Chichewa, and enjoys contributing to initiatives that combine innovation, sustainability, and community impact.