A British citizen with Ghanaian roots, he has built his career at the intersection of finance, infrastructure, and energy. Nelson began in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and UBS before moving to SES Americom (former GE subsidiary) and then GE Capital in New York. He divides his time between London, Accra, and New York, and remains committed to building bridges between global capital and African development. Leslie Nelson on Leadership, Energy, and Building BridgesQ&A with Leslie NelsonCan you tell us about your early life and what shaped you? I began in New York with GE Capital, covering private equity and sponsor finance.