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Prince Albert II of Monaco

Founder, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Prince Albert II of Monaco is the reigning Sovereign Prince of the Principality of Monaco and the founder of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing planetary health for present and future generations. He established the Foundation in 2006 to address pressing environmental challenges by promoting sustainable development, protecting biodiversity, combating climate change and supporting responsible water management worldwide.

Under his guidance, the Foundation brings humanity together to empower impactful solutions for the planet’s most urgent issues, implementing collaborative projects across the Mediterranean Basin, polar regions and least developed countries. It supports research, technological innovation and socially conscious practices while raising awareness of human impact on nature.

Prince Albert’s commitment to environmental protection reflects both his personal passion and a legacy of ocean stewardship in his family. Through the Foundation’s initiatives and international partnerships, he continues to champion practical and scalable responses to global climate and biodiversity challenges.

Romain Ciarlet

Executive Director and General Secretary, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Romain Ciarlet is the Executive Director and General Secretary of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, where he leads strategic planning, fundraising and programme management to further the organisation’s impact in sustainability and environmental conservation. In his role, he also coordinates the Foundation’s efforts in impact investing and innovation and has spearheaded the development of the Ocean Innovators Platform, promoting investment solutions that protect the world’s oceans and marine resources. Since 2023, Romain has served on the investment committee of the ReOcean Fund, a private equity initiative dedicated to advancing SDG 14 (Life Below Water). With a background that includes years of diplomatic experience in Germany and Russia, he brings a broad perspective at the intersection of policy, business and sustainable development.

Olivier Wenden

Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Olivier Wenden is the Vice President and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, one of the world’s leading institutions in the fight for environmental protection, ocean conservation, and sustainable development. Under his leadership, the Foundation has expanded its global reach, formed impactful partnerships, and strengthened its role as a catalyst for environmental innovation.

Wenden actively promotes science-based solutions, sustainable finance, and cross-sector collaboration. While the Foundation itself is not a direct impact investor, his work intersects strongly with the principles of impact investing — aligning capital and action with measurable ecological and social returns. Through initiatives that support climate resilience, marine protection, and biodiversity, he helps build bridges between philanthropy, public policy, and sustainable economic models, making him a key voice in the global impact ecosystem.

Mikela Druckman

Co-Founder & CEO, Greyparrot

Mikela Druckman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greyparrot, a UK-based technology company that uses advanced computer vision and AI to transform waste management and recycling. Under her leadership, Greyparrot builds intelligent systems that automate waste sorting, improve recycling accuracy and deliver actionable data at scale — supporting a more efficient, transparent and sustainable circular economy.

Before founding Greyparrot, Mikela held commercial and strategic roles in the tech sector, including leadership positions in computer vision and augmented reality. Her earlier experience spans working with multidisciplinary teams and global brands to deliver innovative technology projects.

Mikela’s work has been recognised internationally: she has earned industry awards, been named a top female digital leader in the UK, and served on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Emerging Technologies. Passionate about tech for sustainability, she is a frequent speaker and advocate for inclusive leadership and innovation that drives environmental impact.

Lukas Schertel

CEO & Co-Founder, Seprify

Lukas Schertel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Seprify, a company at the forefront of developing sustainable photonic biomaterials. With a strong academic foundation in physics and photonics, Lukas earned his Ph.D. from the University of Zurich and continued his research as a visiting scientist at the University of Cambridge before transitioning into entrepreneurship.

Under his leadership, Seprify focuses on innovative solutions such as sustainable, cellulose-based materials that aim to replace traditional, environmentally harmful substances in industrial applications. His work bridges cutting-edge scientific research with real-world impact, advancing a future of greener materials and scalable technologies.

Lukas combines scientific expertise with entrepreneurial drive, contributing to a new generation of sustainable innovation that addresses both environmental challenges and market needs.

Marie-Kell de Cannart

Marine Biologist, Violinist & Ocean Activist

Marie-Kell de Cannart is a marine biologist, violinist, sailor and dedicated environmental activist whose work bridges ocean science, music and storytelling to raise awareness for marine conservation. She uses her unique combination of scientific expertise and artistic expression to give voice to the ocean and its ecosystems, engaging audiences emotionally and intellectually with the challenges facing our seas.

As an active speaker and performer, Marie-Kell has participated in global forums and events that bring together climate action, science communication and advocacy. Her bioacoustic performances — blending violin with the sounds of marine life — highlight the beauty and fragility of underwater worlds, while her activism focuses on pressing issues such as deep-sea mining and ocean protection.

Through her multidisciplinary approach, she continues to inspire broader engagement with environmental stewardship and the importance of preserving marine biodiversity for future generations.

Karsten Hirsch

CEO, Plastic Fischer GmbH

Karsten Hirsch is CEO and co-founder of Plastic Fischer GmbH, a German social enterprise dedicated to stopping plastic pollution in rivers before it reaches the world’s oceans.

After studying law in Cologne, Hirsch co-founded the company together with friends following a trip to Vietnam, where they witnessed the severe plastic pollution in local rivers — a challenge he aims to address through scalable and cost-efficient solutions.

Under his leadership, Plastic Fischer has developed a simple, locally deployable technology that intercepts plastic directly in rivers, preventing it from entering the oceans. The organization operates internationally, employs local teams in countries such as Indonesia and India, and has already removed several million kilograms of plastic from rivers through its initiatives.

Hirsch and his team have received multiple awards for Plastic Fischer and are recognized internationally for their contributions to environmental protection and social innovation. Under his guidance, the network continues to expand in order to scale its global environmental impact.

Sage Lenier

Founder & Executive Director, Sustainable & Just Future

Sage Lenier is a climate activist, educator, and nonprofit leader working to transform how the next generation learns about and engages with climate change. Based in New York, she is the founder and Executive Director of Sustainable & Just Future, a youth-led nonprofit focused on making climate education solutions-oriented, equitable, and accessible.

While still a student at the University of California, Berkeley, Sage designed and taught her own course on sustainable solutions, which became one of the largest student-led classes in the university’s history and has since enrolled thousands of learners.

Her work has been featured by outlets such as TIME Magazine, which named her a Next Generation Leader in 2023, and she has spoken at public forums worldwide about climate education that empowers rather than frightens.

Driven by the belief that climate education should prepare young people to be solution-oriented change-makers, Sage continues to expand her work advocating for systemic shifts in how institutions teach sustainability and justice.

Tim Nixdorff

CEO International Impact Forum

Tim Nixdorff is the CEO of the International Impact Forum (IIF), a global platform connecting leaders from business, finance, science, and policy to accelerate sustainable transformation.

Under his leadership, the IIF has evolved into a catalyst for collaboration — bridging ideas, investments, and innovations that drive measurable impact.

Tim’s work focuses on translating complex sustainability goals into actionable strategies. Through high-level forums, partnerships, and thought leadership, he creates dialogue that leads to tangible progress across sectors such as energy, water, finance, and health.

With a clear belief that transformation happens where purpose meets performance, Tim Nixdorff embodies the Forum’s mission: to turn global challenges into collective opportunities for a sustainable future.

Marisa Drew

Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Marisa Drew is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, where she leads the bank’s sustainability strategy, sustainable finance and net zero delivery efforts. In her role, she oversees key sustainability platforms and partnerships, chairs the Group Sustainability Forum, and drives impactful advisory and financing initiatives with clients around the world.

Before joining Standard Chartered in 2022, Marisa held several senior positions at Credit Suisse, including Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Sustainability Strategy, Advisory & Finance. Her career spans over three decades in investment banking and finance, with earlier roles at Merrill Lynch and in private equity.

Marisa also serves on multiple advisory and leadership boards, including the Aspen Institute UK, the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, and panels sponsored by the World Economic Forum and the United Nations. She has been widely recognized for her leadership in sustainability, including being named one of the Top 10 CSOs of a Global Corporation.

Costas Papaikonomou

Chief Investment Officer, Una Terra

Costas Papaikonomou is a serial entrepreneur and impact investor passionate about driving sustainable innovation.
He co-founded the global innovation agency Happen, later acquired by Accenture, and has advised leading consumer brands on growth and transformation.Today, he focuses on accelerating scalable solutions that combine environmental impact with strong business performance — fostering a future where sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.

Hiba Larsson

Investment Partner at Naia Trust

Hiba Larsson leads investment activities at Naia Trust, bringing over 18 years of international experience at the intersection of nature, entrepreneurship, and finance. She has lived and worked in Stockholm, London, Sydney, and Abu Dhabi, and previously held roles such as COO Middle East at Respira International, Investment Director at New Hope Group and UBS, and CEO of Bydand Ag Partners.

She also advises Tehanu, a platform promoting circular flows between nature and finance; serves on the UAE angel network FalconValley; and acts as a senior advisor to NatureFinance, a Swiss environmental NGO.

Under her leadership, Naia Trust invests strategically to catalyze ecological renewal and drive capital toward regenerative projects in harmony with nature’s cycles.

Dr. Andreas Rickert

CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG

Dr. Andreas Rickert is a respected leader in the field of social impact and sustainability. He is the CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG, a consultancy and think tank focused on results-oriented philanthropy, social investment, and impact strategy. He also serves as a Member of the Executive Board at Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG.

Rickert combines academic rigor with practical experience, having led numerous initiatives that bridge public, private, and civil sectors to foster sustainable, equitable development. With his expertise in impact measurement and strategic innovation, he guides organizations toward greater social effectiveness and long-term resilience.

Vriko Yu

CEO Archireef

Vriko Yu is a marine conservation technologist and entrepreneur leading Archireef, a nature-tech company that restores coral ecosystems using 3D-printed reef tiles and pioneering marine biodiversity credit systems. She has over a decade of hands-on experience in coral restoration and co-invented Archireef’s flagship “reef tile” solution.

Under her leadership, Archireef aims to restore 125 hectares of marine ecosystems by 2030, deploying scalable nature-based solutions and forging a bridge between science and finance. Vriko also holds roles on environmental committees in Hong Kong (e.g. for WWF-HK and marine protected areas) and contributes to environmental policy and education efforts.

With a base in Hong Kong and operations expanding into Abu Dhabi, she embodies the vision of using technology, nature, and entrepreneurship to tackle climate challenges and restore underwater ecosystems globally.

Antje Biber

Member of the Management Board & Head of SDG Office, FERI AG

Antje Biber is a senior sustainability leader and member of the Management Board at FERI AG, where she serves as Head of the SDG Office and spearheads the firm’s sustainability strategy. In this role, she develops and implements forward-looking approaches to integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into the financial sector, driving innovative investment solutions and knowledge transfer across institutional networks.

With more than two decades of experience in the financial industry, Antje has built strong relationships with global institutions, public organisations and major investors, advocating for sustainability-aligned finance and impact-oriented investment practices. She has also held leadership roles within the FERI Group’s Swiss operations and serves in advisory capacities, contributing to the broader dialogue on ESG, biodiversity and responsible investment across Europe.

Antje’s work bridges strategic finance and sustainability, emphasizing measurable impact and the systemic integration of environmental and social goals into mainstream investment frameworks.

Ole Nixdorff

CEO DN Group AG

Ole Nixdorff is the CEO of DN Group AG, a listed impact investment firm based in Frankfurt. Under his leadership, the company acts as an anchor investor in sustainable businesses and supports them in scaling through access to capital markets. His work bridges the worlds of finance, sustainability, and innovation, driving forward the transition to a purpose-driven economy. Ole is a frequent speaker on topics such as impact investing, ESG strategy, and the role of private capital in accelerating global transformation.

IIF 26 MONACO EDITION

13 March 2026

Doors Open

Prince Albert II of Monaco

Dr. Othmar Karas

Marisa Drew

Panel Discussion

Coffee Break & Networking

Dr. Andreas Rickert

Romain Ciarlet

Sage Lenier

Panel Discussion

Lunch Break & Networking

Marie-Kell de Cannart

Costas Papaikonomou

Mikela Druckman

Lukas Schertel

Panel Discussion

Coffee Break & Networking

Tim Nixdorff

Vriko Yu

Karsten Hirsch

Closing IIF 26 Monaco Edition

The Location

YACHT CLUB MONACO

Prince Albert II of Monaco

Romain Ciarlet

Olivier Wenden

Mikela Druckman

Lukas Schertel

Marie-Kell de Cannart

Karsten Hirsch

Sage Lenier

Tim Nixdorff

Marisa Drew

Costas Papaikonomou

Hiba Larsson

Dr. Andreas Rickert

Vriko Yu

Antje Biber

Ole Nixdorff