Nigel is a natural resources, energy and marine specialist with 22 years experience in both the public and private sectors around the world. Strategy development and execution has become a particular focus in the past 15 years and includes leadership roles in multiple acquisitions, mergers, divestments, restructuring, capital raising, execution of a public- private partnership, and creation of new businesses in the energy, primary, environmental, tourism, and financial services sectors.
David brings 30 years of career experience as an operating CEO in private companies and as a private equity portfolio manager. He now specialises in private equity and alternative investments, working with a wide range of clients including long-term trusts, family offices, Superannuation Fund managers, and private equity funds. David has a special interest in the practical application of "ESG" and responsible investment governance and on the opportunities in New Zealand for environmental and agritech investment.
Cerasela works with private sector and government organisations on sustainability solutions and integration of natural capital and ecosystem services in policy and business decisions, including performance measurement and disclosure. She is focused on investment for impact as a viable concept for landscape level solutions in New Zealand and working with interested parties on supporting actions at the nexus between water, food and carbon.
Eddie is a new partner at EnviroStrat and brings with him 10+ years of leadership roles in banking across domestic and international markets. Eddie has worked in NZ, Asia and the Middle East with large multinationals, NGOs and SMEs in a range of industries. With experience in M&A, capital markets, project finance and debt structuring Eddie, has supported organisations in high growth industries as well as project developers.
Before joining EnviroStrat, Eddie was the Group Manager of Investment and Engagement at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). This role was responsible for the development, origination and execution of programmes / funds totalling NZ$460M and delivering decarbonisation and energy savings across defined market segments.
Rob recently joined the business as COO having returned to New Zealand after 20 years in Australia. A lawyer by training Rob has worked in a number of industries, including government, law, technology, FMCG and sport and entertainment, and business functions from sales and business development to management and leadership.
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Rebecca is a coastal and freshwater policy specialist and programme manager with over 15 years’ experience working with central and local government and in the consulting sector, most recently in a management position with Healthy Waters, Auckland Council. Rebecca was lead policy analyst on Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan and offers expertise in iwi and stakeholder engagement, policy analysis and project management. Rebecca holds a BSc in environmental science, a Grad Dip in Marine Studies and MLS in Ocean Governance.
Cameron brings 23 years of commercial consulting experience including working for Accenture, Deloitte Consulting and as an owner and director of Maven Consulting. Cameron is a specialist in business strategy/planning and he has experience in supporting and running start-up businesses. His work at EnviroStrat has included leading business case development in the aquaculture and environmental education sectors, and developing strategic plans involving the circular waste economy.
Victoria is a policy and research specialist with particular expertise in inshore, deepwater and offshore fisheries management (including fishes, seaweeds, and corals), transboundary and integrated resource management of fisheries, freshwater and land resources, stakeholder led collaborative processes. She has significant breadth and depth of skills and knowledge including strategic business analysis, commerce, (accounting – compilation/tax/management, economics, law, marketing, employment relations), policy, natural resource management, fisheries management and marine science and biology.
Fraser is a blue economy, environment, and marine specialist working as a project manager and researcher. He combines robust tertiary qualifications with practical experience across a variety of fisheries, aquaculture, conservation, blue economy strategy, climate resilience, infrastructure, Maori asset development, government (local and central), and marine science projects. Fraser provides a science-based skillset which allows him to understand projects at a technical level, whilst also providing project management capability.
Alex has an aerospace background with Rocket Lab where he participated in the development and testing of the first five orbital launches, and the Whittle Lab at Cambridge University where he completed a research masters in industrial energy and propulsion as part of the doctoral training program. His current focus is on industrial biotechnology and chemical engineering, energy storage and conversion, carbon markets and technology that reduces anthropogenic emissions. Alex works across multiple engineering disciplines ranging from classical mechanical, complex conjugate fluid dynamic and heat transfer modelling, to biochemical reactor design. Alex aims to become a world leader in sustainable science and technology by leveraging an extensive skill set to accelerate the transition to a smarter future.
Izzy recently completed a Masters in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, to support an undergraduate background in environmental policy and planning, economics, and political science. Izzy is interested in todays complex environmental problems and how they are interconnected within socio-cultural, political, economic, legal, and institutional contexts. Due to current international agendas, carbon reduction technologies and renewable resources have been a focal point of her post-graduate studies.
Vinny is a Financial Analyst who specialises in building complex financial models to help assess the commercial aspects of different projects across a wide range of industries. His previous experience in investment banking has seen him play key roles in mergers, acquisitions, investments and capital raising. Vinny's work with EnviroStrat has included the development of business cases for impact investment funding for agriculture and marine projects.
Sandra’s expertise combines quantitative and qualitative tools for identifying drivers for communities and individuals in restoring land, coastal and marine environments. Sandra completed a PhD in Environmental Studies at Victoria University, Wellington, exploring the relationship between land-cover choices and governance structures relating to Māori legal entities. Sandra is fluent in Spanish and English.
Tahlia is a third year BSc/BCom student, majoring in Environmental Science, Geography, International Business and Marketing. Tahlia is working as a business and sustainability intern, focusing on carbon offsetting and the blue economy. Tahlia has a passion for sustainability in all industries.
Sylvia is an environmental and sustainable development practitioner with international experience working on environmental impact assessments, risk assessments, environmental feasibility studies, management implementation and monitoring plans. With an academic background in marine biology, environmental management and technologies, global environmental politics and climate change, Sylvia has worked for the private and public sectors and led research for the academic sector. Sylvia is currently completing her PhD in climate change adaptation success factors in developing countries' coastal areas funded through multilateral financial mechanisms. Sylvia is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Joseph is a commercialisation and growth specialist with 20+ years’ experience in governance and operations in both the public and private sectors. Facilitating innovation and growth in some of New Zealand’s most successful companies, Joseph’s specialist areas combine environmental and technology execution through focus on strategy and planning, entrepreneurial ecosystem development, commercialisation, high-value manufacturing and capital raising. Joseph works to create ecosystem impact to support us all to become better ancestors.
Robbie is in his final year of a BBus, majoring in economics and chemistry. He will be starting a Master of Management Studies (in economics) at the University of Waikato in 2022. Robbie has an interest in combining science and business principles to address modern challenges. He enjoys learning about and exploring new concepts and industries, with a desire to work across multi-disciplinary teams. Previously, he has researched seaweed aquaculture, dairy farming efficiency, environmental economics and vaccine hesitancy. Outside of this, Robbie is a football referee and spends most of his weekends out on the football field.
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