Our Team
We are a team of scientists, software developers and ocean lovers that aim to bring rich imagery and analysis to anyone interested in the underwater world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be thoughtful, objective, independent, creative, innovative, and hardworking, and we aspire to work with partners with similar qualities.
David Lunsford
Executive Director
David has worked with governments, corporations, and investors on managing climate change risks for over 15 years. He enjoys creating new ways to bring transparency, trust and commitments to projects that conserve and restore the environment. He previously co-founded Carbon Delta, an environmental fintech and data analytics firm, which was acquired by MSCI in 2019.
Cecile Biccari
Managing Partner at Contrast Capital AG - Sustainable Finance Specialist
Currently transferring my 20 years of experience in "sustainability investing" in the asset management industry to our family office(Oyat) and to helping others (e.g. fund managers, private investors, industry initiatives) accelerate their journey through our consultancy for (Contrast Capital) . Strong focus on ESG integration across portfolio management, blended finance solutions and training investment teams.
Robert Dornau
Global Head of Corporate Engagement at S&P Global
Strong interest in strategic global issues and motivated by driving change in a triple bottom line approach. Developed and implemented market entry and business development strategies in different sectors, from financial markets, non-profit, industry, audit and consulting to IT. Always with a focus on new issues, such as the introduction to alternate trading systems in financial markets, driving industry input to carbon market development, establishing a leading global trade fair for the World Bank, developing a market entry strategy for a European utility in China and India to develop hundred million pounds a mission credit portfolio leading global business development and climate change services from one to €1000,000-€10 million in three years in a multinational audit firm and driving the use of software as a service and cloud-based data storage and developing countries in a start-up up.
Marion Verles
Developing digital verification solutions to bring credibility to corporate climate action
Marion co-founded SustainCERT to drive adoption of credible impact measurement across environmental market, corporate sustainability reporting and sustainable finance. Marion's deep belief is that 'intelligent' impact measurement can transform our economic and financial systems for the better. During her tenure as CEO of gold standard Marion let the development of a groundbreaking climate plus sustainable development impact standard: gold standard for global goals. Marion was part of the founding team of the climate leisure initiative, dedicated to leverage the potential of emerging technologies for climate action.
Guillaume Krepper
Senior Advisor
Guillaume has built a career at crossroads between investment and business with sustainability as guiding thread. With purpose-driven entrepreneurs, he works on strategic planning, capital raising, business development and operational excellence to create sustainable ventures. With investors, he investigates deal opportunities and develops frameworks to shift capital towards positive impact.As a scuba diver, he is all the more excited to contribute to a project enabling life below water (SDG14) to thrive.
Florence Tremblay Otis
Biodiversity Specialist
Florence has a degree in Biology and in Nature management. During her studies she focused on biodiversity loss mitigation and Conservation. She has always been passionate about wildlife and worked in several projects including great mammal monitoring, such as the Eurasian lynx, the Wildcat, and the African elephant. She is happy to help Nature Counts to reach their goal and apply her knowledge to the underwater world.
Olga Turcheniuk
Social Media Manager
Olga has a background in influence marketing and content creation for social media. She has worked with well-known influencers in Ukraine, but now moved to Switzerland and joined to our team. Olga manages our social media and helps to increase brand awareness.
Cecile Biccari
Managing Partner at Contrast Capital AG - Sustainable Finance Specialist
Currently transferring my 20 years of experience in "sustainability investing" in the asset management industry to our family office(Oyat) and to helping others (e.g. fund managers, private investors, industry initiatives) accelerate their journey through our consultancy for (Contrast Capital) . Strong focus on ESG integration across portfolio management, blended finance solutions and training investment teams.
Robert Dornau
Global Head of Corporate Engagement at S&P Global
Strong interest in strategic global issues and motivated by driving change in a triple bottom line approach. Developed and implemented market entry and business development strategies in different sectors, from financial markets, non-profit, industry, audit and consulting to IT. Always with a focus on new issues, such as the introduction to alternate trading systems in financial markets, driving industry input to carbon market development, establishing a leading global trade fair for the World Bank, developing a market entry strategy for a European utility in China and India to develop hundred million pounds a mission credit portfolio leading global business development and climate change services from one to €1000,000-€10 million in three years in a multinational audit firm and driving the use of software as a service and cloud-based data storage and developing countries in a start-up up.
Marion Verles
Developing digital verification solutions to bring credibility to corporate climate action
Marion co-founded SustainCERT to drive adoption of credible impact measurement across environmental market, corporate sustainability reporting and sustainable finance. Marion's deep belief is that 'intelligent' impact measurement can transform our economic and financial systems for the better. During her tenure as CEO of gold standard Marion let the development of a groundbreaking climate plus sustainable development impact standard: gold standard for global goals. Marion was part of the founding team of the climate leisure initiative, dedicated to leverage the potential of emerging technologies for climate action.
.png)
