Experience

Pro-Natura International

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder/ Executive Vice Chair

  • Jan 1986 - Present

  Pro Natura International (PNI) is a Brazilian-born international NGO that over the last 38 years has pioneered the field of sustainable development in 63 countries. PNI is on the cutting edge of bottom-up community development, climate-smart agroecology (especially the use of biochar), agroforestry, and biodiversity exploration. PNI is the recipient, amongst a number of other prizes, of the American Academy of Sciences' 1997 Mitchell Prize, widely considered the "Nobel of… Show more Pro Natura International (PNI) is a Brazilian-born international NGO that over the last 38 years has pioneered the field of sustainable development in 63 countries. PNI is on the cutting edge of bottom-up community development, climate-smart agroecology (especially the use of biochar), agroforestry, and biodiversity exploration. PNI is the recipient, amongst a number of other prizes, of the American Academy of Sciences' 1997 Mitchell Prize, widely considered the "Nobel of Sustainability." We're now scaling up our work through a strategic alliance with the IFC (World Bank) which has chosen us as their partner to address and minimize, through the use of blended finance and long-term, community-created developmental plans, the social and environmental impacts caused by their large infrastructure investments. We have ongoing joint pilots in Peru, Northern Mozambique, Brazil, and soon Nepal. Over the last 15 years, we have developed breakthrough climate-smart agroecological solutions. The "green charcoal" we have created to address one of the main causes of deforestation in 40%cheaper than traditional charcoal and safer to use (charcoal kills double the people than malaria, TB and HIV together do). Our biochar-enhanced Super Vegetable Gardens (we are growing them in 17 countries, including 15 African ones) are probably the most ecologically effective way to grow food in extreme desert environments- see http://www.pronatura.org/?page_id=521&lang=en Our "Planet Revisited" expeditions, done in conjunction with Paris' Museum of Natural History, are the most extensive expedition program in the world devoted to the study of biodiversity. Check out http://www.laplaneterevisitee.org/en/134/home Show less Pro Natura International (PNI) is a Brazilian-born international NGO that over the last 38 years has pioneered the field of sustainable development in 63 countries. PNI is on the cutting edge of bottom-up community development, climate-smart agroecology (especially the use of biochar), agroforestry, and biodiversity exploration. PNI is the recipient, amongst a number of other prizes, of the American Academy of Sciences' 1997 Mitchell Prize, widely considered the "Nobel of… Show more Pro Natura International (PNI) is a Brazilian-born international NGO that over the last 38 years has pioneered the field of sustainable development in 63 countries. PNI is on the cutting edge of bottom-up community development, climate-smart agroecology (especially the use of biochar), agroforestry, and biodiversity exploration. PNI is the recipient, amongst a number of other prizes, of the American Academy of Sciences' 1997 Mitchell Prize, widely considered the "Nobel of Sustainability." We're now scaling up our work through a strategic alliance with the IFC (World Bank) which has chosen us as their partner to address and minimize, through the use of blended finance and long-term, community-created developmental plans, the social and environmental impacts caused by their large infrastructure investments. We have ongoing joint pilots in Peru, Northern Mozambique, Brazil, and soon Nepal. Over the last 15 years, we have developed breakthrough climate-smart agroecological solutions. The "green charcoal" we have created to address one of the main causes of deforestation in 40%cheaper than traditional charcoal and safer to use (charcoal kills double the people than malaria, TB and HIV together do). Our biochar-enhanced Super Vegetable Gardens (we are growing them in 17 countries, including 15 African ones) are probably the most ecologically effective way to grow food in extreme desert environments- see http://www.pronatura.org/?page_id=521&lang=en Our "Planet Revisited" expeditions, done in conjunction with Paris' Museum of Natural History, are the most extensive expedition program in the world devoted to the study of biodiversity. Check out http://www.laplaneterevisitee.org/en/134/home Show less



Global Biochar

• New York

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  We believe biochar to be the most effective, scalable, shovel-ready, and profitable strategy to mitigate our climate crisis while addressing food security. We believe biochar to be the most effective, scalable, shovel-ready, and profitable strategy to mitigate our climate crisis while addressing food security.



Empact Collaboration Platform

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Executive Vice Chair

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  Launching a new platform designed to use neuroscience to further collaboration. Launching a new platform designed to use neuroscience to further collaboration.



PrecisionX: A Digital Branding and Direct Marketing Agency

• Greater New York City Area

• Vice Chair, Strategy

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  At PrecisionX, we make digital marketing easy and 4X more effective than traditional agencies. Our core expertise is trackable, data-driven, online marketing using our own proprietary methodology developed over the past 7 years. At PrecisionX, we manage all digital branding creative and tie it to direct-response digital marketing. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of the internet: making it easier for consumers to find the products and services they desire in order to solve their… Show more At PrecisionX, we make digital marketing easy and 4X more effective than traditional agencies. Our core expertise is trackable, data-driven, online marketing using our own proprietary methodology developed over the past 7 years. At PrecisionX, we manage all digital branding creative and tie it to direct-response digital marketing. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of the internet: making it easier for consumers to find the products and services they desire in order to solve their "pain points" and make their lives more convenient. Show less At PrecisionX, we make digital marketing easy and 4X more effective than traditional agencies. Our core expertise is trackable, data-driven, online marketing using our own proprietary methodology developed over the past 7 years. At PrecisionX, we manage all digital branding creative and tie it to direct-response digital marketing. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of the internet: making it easier for consumers to find the products and services they desire in order to solve their… Show more At PrecisionX, we make digital marketing easy and 4X more effective than traditional agencies. Our core expertise is trackable, data-driven, online marketing using our own proprietary methodology developed over the past 7 years. At PrecisionX, we manage all digital branding creative and tie it to direct-response digital marketing. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of the internet: making it easier for consumers to find the products and services they desire in order to solve their "pain points" and make their lives more convenient. Show less



Carii, Inc. & Connective.Network

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  Carii is an innovative and prize-winning "meta-platform" that allows brands to create linked community ecosystems and to effectively engage customers, partners, employees and members while still owning the brand, the data, and the relationships Carii is an innovative and prize-winning "meta-platform" that allows brands to create linked community ecosystems and to effectively engage customers, partners, employees and members while still owning the brand, the data, and the relationships



B Lab Europe

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Advisory Board

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

  Joined the Advisory Board of "B Lab Europe", the nonprofit organisation that serves (and certifies) the global movement of people using business as a force for good, helping solve our environmental and social problems. Certified B Corporations are a community of more than 1,600 companies across 121 industries and 41 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. The nonprofit B Lab certifies B Corporations to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental… Show more Joined the Advisory Board of "B Lab Europe", the nonprofit organisation that serves (and certifies) the global movement of people using business as a force for good, helping solve our environmental and social problems. Certified B Corporations are a community of more than 1,600 companies across 121 industries and 41 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. The nonprofit B Lab certifies B Corporations to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. http://bcorporation.eu/ Show less Joined the Advisory Board of "B Lab Europe", the nonprofit organisation that serves (and certifies) the global movement of people using business as a force for good, helping solve our environmental and social problems. Certified B Corporations are a community of more than 1,600 companies across 121 industries and 41 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. The nonprofit B Lab certifies B Corporations to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental… Show more Joined the Advisory Board of "B Lab Europe", the nonprofit organisation that serves (and certifies) the global movement of people using business as a force for good, helping solve our environmental and social problems. Certified B Corporations are a community of more than 1,600 companies across 121 industries and 41 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. The nonprofit B Lab certifies B Corporations to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. http://bcorporation.eu/ Show less



Polymateria

• United Kingdom
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Partner

  • Nov 2015 - 2017



Ecoverde Plastics Limited

• United Kingdom
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability, Corporate and Government Affairs

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

  Ecoverde Plastics (EV) (now Polymateria) was a UK-based, values-led, purpose-driven enterprise with a mission to create innovative commercial solutions to the global problem of plastic waste polluting our oceans and our landscapes. In China this is called “white pollution”. EV is the global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of economically efficient and environmentally friendly 100% certified biodegradable plastic products sourced from the waste products of the oil… Show more Ecoverde Plastics (EV) (now Polymateria) was a UK-based, values-led, purpose-driven enterprise with a mission to create innovative commercial solutions to the global problem of plastic waste polluting our oceans and our landscapes. In China this is called “white pollution”. EV is the global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of economically efficient and environmentally friendly 100% certified biodegradable plastic products sourced from the waste products of the oil industry. Our proprietary additives are mixed with recycled or virgin polymers for both high-volume and high-added value applications to turn plastics into fully naturally degraded organic residues -- water, carbon dioxide, and biomass -- in one to a few years (depending on application and environmental context). Today we're the only eco-plastics company in the world to have achieved the AFNOR certification of biodegradability. Show less Ecoverde Plastics (EV) (now Polymateria) was a UK-based, values-led, purpose-driven enterprise with a mission to create innovative commercial solutions to the global problem of plastic waste polluting our oceans and our landscapes. In China this is called “white pollution”. EV is the global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of economically efficient and environmentally friendly 100% certified biodegradable plastic products sourced from the waste products of the oil… Show more Ecoverde Plastics (EV) (now Polymateria) was a UK-based, values-led, purpose-driven enterprise with a mission to create innovative commercial solutions to the global problem of plastic waste polluting our oceans and our landscapes. In China this is called “white pollution”. EV is the global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of economically efficient and environmentally friendly 100% certified biodegradable plastic products sourced from the waste products of the oil industry. Our proprietary additives are mixed with recycled or virgin polymers for both high-volume and high-added value applications to turn plastics into fully naturally degraded organic residues -- water, carbon dioxide, and biomass -- in one to a few years (depending on application and environmental context). Today we're the only eco-plastics company in the world to have achieved the AFNOR certification of biodegradability. Show less



1.618 The Salon of Sustainable Luxury

• Paris Area, France

• Co-founder

  • 2009 - Aug 2014

  The first Ethical Luxury saloon, now migrating to Rio de Janeiro after the last three events in Paris. Launched in 2009 at the Palais de Tokyo, 1.618 gathers brands, entrepreneurs, researchers, NGOs, artists creating a more sustainable "luxurious" future. According to 1.618's vision Luxury today is first and foremost ethical, creative, essential, aesthetic and immaterial. It defines itself through scarcity, the sense of time, heritage, respect but it is also: A reflection… Show more The first Ethical Luxury saloon, now migrating to Rio de Janeiro after the last three events in Paris. Launched in 2009 at the Palais de Tokyo, 1.618 gathers brands, entrepreneurs, researchers, NGOs, artists creating a more sustainable "luxurious" future. According to 1.618's vision Luxury today is first and foremost ethical, creative, essential, aesthetic and immaterial. It defines itself through scarcity, the sense of time, heritage, respect but it is also: A reflection of society’s transformations. Research and innovation. The will to preserve and respect natural resources. The discovery of oneself through an object. The expression of a creative imagination. The respect of human rights. The preservation of know-how. Show less The first Ethical Luxury saloon, now migrating to Rio de Janeiro after the last three events in Paris. Launched in 2009 at the Palais de Tokyo, 1.618 gathers brands, entrepreneurs, researchers, NGOs, artists creating a more sustainable "luxurious" future. According to 1.618's vision Luxury today is first and foremost ethical, creative, essential, aesthetic and immaterial. It defines itself through scarcity, the sense of time, heritage, respect but it is also: A reflection… Show more The first Ethical Luxury saloon, now migrating to Rio de Janeiro after the last three events in Paris. Launched in 2009 at the Palais de Tokyo, 1.618 gathers brands, entrepreneurs, researchers, NGOs, artists creating a more sustainable "luxurious" future. According to 1.618's vision Luxury today is first and foremost ethical, creative, essential, aesthetic and immaterial. It defines itself through scarcity, the sense of time, heritage, respect but it is also: A reflection of society’s transformations. Research and innovation. The will to preserve and respect natural resources. The discovery of oneself through an object. The expression of a creative imagination. The respect of human rights. The preservation of know-how. Show less



Innovi

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 1996 - Jun 2011

  A loose network of eco-preneurs, social innovators, eco-technic buffs, strategic consultants, and assorted out-of-the-box thinkers coming together to explore global opportunities, solutions and challenges. We have ongoing projects in Europe, the US, China, India, South America and many African countries. We share a desire to lead in the difficult art of moving to a post-carbon society by nurturing pragmatic, systemic solutions. A loose network of eco-preneurs, social innovators, eco-technic buffs, strategic consultants, and assorted out-of-the-box thinkers coming together to explore global opportunities, solutions and challenges. We have ongoing projects in Europe, the US, China, India, South America and many African countries. We share a desire to lead in the difficult art of moving to a post-carbon society by nurturing pragmatic, systemic solutions.



WBF

• Rome

• Co-founder, head of Strategy,

  • 2007 - Jan 2011

  WBF offers Christian Ethical Certification services to Investment Funds through a network of 75 PhDs from 6 Catholic Universities. WBF has screened over 2000 companies for clients such as Credit Suisse and UBS. WBF offers Christian Ethical Certification services to Investment Funds through a network of 75 PhDs from 6 Catholic Universities. WBF has screened over 2000 companies for clients such as Credit Suisse and UBS.



NDC

• New York

• Partner, Dir Int. Business Development

  • 1982 - 2009

  Strategic alliances in the pharma, cosmetic and nutraceutical industries to introduce a multi-dose, non-preserved dispensing system. Strategic alliances in the pharma, cosmetic and nutraceutical industries to introduce a multi-dose, non-preserved dispensing system.



Habitat International

• Creative Director

  • 1996 - 1997

  responsible for rebranding the company and for 109 stores in 13 countries, 4000 products developed by two teams of designers under my co-ordination, visual display, 2 catalogs and advertising campaigns. responsible for rebranding the company and for 109 stores in 13 countries, 4000 products developed by two teams of designers under my co-ordination, visual display, 2 catalogs and advertising campaigns.



Forbes Special Interest Publications

• Contributing Editor

  • 1995 - 1997

  Wrote on European lifestyle, trends and fashion. Wrote on European lifestyle, trends and fashion.