Unleashing Innovation for Africa’s Energy Future

WHO ARE WE?

Deus Ex Machina LLC (DXM) is a U.S.-based project incubator and finance firm dedicated to transforming Africa’s energy landscape. We design, develop, and fund groundbreaking New Energy projects by harnessing cutting-edge technology, global innovation networks, and strategic stakeholder alignment. Our visionary approach, combined with creative financial structuring, ensures that the most impactful and sustainable energy solutions become a reality.

At DXM, we don’t just invest in projects—we ignite progress.

Meet The Team

A GAME-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY EXISTS TO CREATE A PAN-AFRICAN MARKET LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY—DRIVING INNOVATION, GROWTH, AND IMPACT AT SCALE.

Our Visionary Company Will

Set the Standard for Excellence – Deliver world-class installations and project management for maximum reliability.

Unlock Unmatched Financing – Open the door to funding for both large- and small-scale projects across all sectors.

Bring Smart Energy to Every Home – Establish a powerful thought leadership platform for Africa’s sustainable future.

Unify Local Markets into a Pan-African Powerhouse – Transform fragmented opportunities into a continent-wide energy revolution.

Data-Driven Investment Strategies

DXM utilizes data-driven investment strategies to identify and support energy projects with the highest potential for impact and growth. Our approach ensures the efficient allocation of resources for maximum benefit.

Next Generation Technologies

We are at the forefront of integrating next-generation technologies into our energy projects, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in our solutions.

Vision

DXM envisions a future where Africa’s energy systems—municipal, commercial, industrial, and private—work together as one, providing reliable, affordable, and resilient power. We use technology and social innovation to ensure a secure energy future that meets today’s needs while protecting opportunities for tomorrow.

Mission

With our Vision fixed ahead of us...

Our mission is to unify Africa’s energy systems. By transforming municipal grids into Smart Grids and expanding rooftop solar and mini-grid connections, we drive integrated growth across the energy sector—unlocking Africa’s full potential.

DXM Management Team

MEET THE TEAM

DXM’s leadership team unites world-class technical and business expertise, combining Ivy League excellence with top-tier EU, US, and African governance experience to drive innovation, strategic vision, and lasting impact.

CEO, co-founder

Arthur J. Whitman

BA, Princeton University

While still at Princeton, AJ founded The Ghana Education Project, a non-profit that enacted meaningful reform using American university volunteers to implement programs in the health and education sectors. Now, his unique background and skill set allow him deep access and insight into rarely-paired worlds, driven by a singular belief in the power of partnership.

COO. Head of Product Dev, Founder

Aisha Abudu

MSc, Architectural Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Aisha, a true daughter of Ghana, carries forward a legacy of visionary leadership, inspired by her father and the enduring pursuit of Nkrumah’s bold ambitions. Her early architectural work redefined minimalism with a distinctly African soul, blending innovation with cultural depth. As the founder and driving force behind DXM, she champions a transformative vision—harnessing Africa’s innate ingenuity to spark widespread social reform, starting with the energy sector.

CFO, Partner

Charles Ocansey

BSc Prairie View A&M; MBA, Wharton School

Charles' quiet humility masks a wealth of expertise. With an engineering foundation, he has built a career in transformational corporate and business development—first leading financial planning at Westfall Technik, then serving as a senior executive at one of the largest urban utilities in the U.S. His strategic approach, rooted in deep conviction and character, is one of DXM’s greatest assets.

CIO, Partner

Kamba Abudu

B.Eng, Robert Gordon University; MSc Robert Gordon University

Kamba, a senior technologist and Head of Engineering at Venditan in the UK, is a driving force behind what’s possible. His expertise fuels DXM’s vision for unified energy systems and the seamless integration of the technologies that power them. With his leadership, DXM confidently navigates any implementation or back-end challenge. Alongside Aisha, he forms the foundation of our growing R&D capabilities, pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Head of EPC Division, Partner

Edwin Arends

MSc Emmen Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (NE)

Edwin founded the DSE Group, which became the fastest-growing private company in the Netherlands in 2014. His work in Ghana began in 2016, where he now lives full-time with his family as the founder of AB Solar Africa Ltd.—a standard-setting EPC and one of West Africa’s most accomplished. Edwin brings world-class procurement expertise, exceptional project engineering, and an unwavering spirit of innovation to the DXM team.

Partnaire Francophone, Chief Risk Officer

Jean K. Bley

MBA, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Robert Morris University

Jean combines extensive experience across Wall Street (Senior VP of Regulatory Affairs at BNY Mellon), local banking (VP of Enterprise Risk Management at WSFS Bank), and African business to steer DXM toward a bright future. His unmatched insight and strategic vision not only position us for success but also provide exclusive access to Francophone markets and a network of elite energy sector professionals.

Partner, Nigeria

Alhaji Adamu S. D. Yaro

A seasoned Nigerian businessman with investments across construction, manufacturing, and agriculture, Alhaji Adamu has built an extensive network of goodwill at the highest levels of Nigerian society. His expertise in logistics, transport, and trade provides DXM with a unique insider advantage in Nigeria. As a champion international polo player, Alhaji Yaro also brings immense prestige, further strengthening our sector-leading position in the country.

Partner, Nigeria

Usman Abdullahi Shehu

B.Tech Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology Minna

Usman is a founding Director at WATTCCON, a multi-million dollar chemical producer in Kaduna state, and the Managing Director/CEO of Tsatsi Nigeria Ltd., a renowned civil engineering and environmental services firm. A pioneer in solar energy and a man of great drive, Usman now shares his expertise with DXM, offering valuable thought leadership and years of dedication to smart energy advocacy.

Partner

Walter Roban

MA Foreign Policy, University of Birmingham; BA International Business, Morehouse College

DXM is proud to leverage Walter's extensive leadership experience as he transitions into the next phase of his professional career, following his recent retirement as Deputy Prime Minister of Bermuda. With nearly 30 years of public service, Water brings a wealth of expertise in infrastructure modernization, renewable energy advancement, and environmental protection. His strategic guidance strengthens DXM’s ability to engage effectively with partner governments and institutions, reinforcing our position as a trusted leader in driving impactful, transformational initiatives.

Milestones

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YEAR

2020

Establishment of DXM

YEAR

2022

Market Analysis

DXM is incorporated in Pennsylvania, USA, secures its first investor, and embarks on a comprehensive survey of the global technology landscape, while actively exploring potential trade partnerships worldwide.

CEO AJ Whitman establishes a strategic base in Ghana, spending the next two years conducting an in-depth assessment of the energy markets across West Africa, with frequent trips to both Ghana and Nigeria for market analysis and stakeholder engagement.

YEAR

2021

Business Model Defined

DXM’s initial business model is established, focused on providing disruptive LiFePO4 access for Africa, and receives recognition at the Princeton University Start-Up Competition. Building on this success, the company raises an additional friends and family round.