The People Behind the Platform.
Portage is built by a team with deep expertise in waste management, clean energy project development, and capital markets.
Leadership Team
Craig Latimer
Chief Executive OfficerCraig brings 25+ years of experience across waste management operations, infrastructure development, and environmental services. He has led multi-jurisdictional projects across North America and has deep expertise in permitting, project finance, and regulatory compliance.
Chief Financial OfficerMike Southam
Mike is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in project finance, capital raising, and structured transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. He has closed complex cross-border deals and brings rigorous financial discipline to Portage’s development pipeline.
Stephen Akpakwu
Chief Commercial OfficerStephen leads commercial strategy, investor relations, and business development for Portage. He brings a background in clean energy markets, project origination, and strategic partnerships, with experience spanning North America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Chief Technology OfficerMike Krayacich
Mike is a clean technology engineer with deep experience in waste conversion processes, systems engineering, and operational scale-up. He oversees Portage’s technical due diligence, process design, and technology selection across all three project sites.
