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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.

Sage Lenier

Founder of Futureline

Sage Lenier is a rising voice in climate solutions. She got her start designing, teaching, and scaling the largest student-led class in UC Berkeley’s history. She then founded Futureline, an organization advancing new narratives for a sustainable and just future.

Named a TIME Next Generation Leader, Sage is now applying her expertise to climate finance, focusing on how capital can be mobilized to invest in our collective future.

Jérémy Genin

Head of Investments, Monaco Asset Management

Jérémy Genin is Head of Investments and a member of the Investment Committee at Monaco Asset Management, where he has led investment strategy since 2014. He brings more than 15 years of experience in global financial markets, with a background spanning discretionary investment, hedge fund sales, and asset allocation across regions and asset classes. Prior to his current role, Genin worked at Chandler Corporation, overseeing investments in global financials, and earlier in his career he held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Nomura, primarily focusing on Asian equities and derivatives. He holds a Master of Science in Management from City University London and regularly participates in international forums on sustainable and impact-driven investment strategies.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Samantha Anderson

CEO & Founder DePoly

Dr. Samantha Anderson is CEO and Co-Founder of DePoly, a company pioneering sustainable chemical recycling technologies for plastics. She is a trained organic and materials chemist with over 10 years of experience in research, development, and process scaling. Dr. Anderson earned her PhD at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) and has successfully secured more than USD 15 million in funding for DePoly. Alongside her scientific expertise, she brings strong experience in business development and patent strategy, driving DePoly’s mission to recover high-quality monomers from plastic waste and enable a truly circular plastics economy.

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.

Antje Biber

Impact Expert AOI Foundation

With more than two decades of experience in the financial industry, Antje Biber 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.

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.

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.

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.

Julia Christina Bauer

Founder & CEO, Mahalo Collaboration

Julia Bauer is an entrepreneur guided by a strong sense of responsibility toward people, the planet, and future generations, with sustainability at the core of her work. In 2023, she founded Mahalo Collaboration, a platform that brings together global leaders, businesses, investors, and research institutions to create measurable sustainable impact.

Previously, Julia served as Head of Sustainability for Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg (2019–2022), where she led environmental and social impact initiatives and managed high-level partnerships and VIP networks, including collaborations with the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. She also played a key role in launching the GREENTECH FESTIVAL, which attracted 40,000 visitors at its premiere. Julia holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Munich Business School and the University of Oxford.

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.

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.

Raphaël Ghiandai

Directeur Administratif et Financier (Chief Administrative and Financial Officer)

Raphaël Ghiandai is Directeur Administratif et Financier (Chief Administrative and Financial Officer), responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative structures of the organization. In this role, he manages strategic financial planning, controlling, and operational administration, ensuring a strong economic foundation and sustainable growth.

With extensive experience in financial management and corporate governance, Raphaël Ghiandai supports the implementation of long-term strategies and contributes to aligning financial stability with forward-looking development.

Maor Bezner

Vice President for North America at ECOncrete

Maor Bezner is Vice President for North America at ECOncrete, a company pioneering environmentally sensitive marine infrastructure designed to support biodiversity while enhancing the resilience of coastal and offshore structures. In this role, he leads ECOncrete’s expansion and partnerships across North America, working with governments, developers, and environmental organizations to integrate nature-positive solutions into marine construction.

With a strong background in business development and sustainable infrastructure, Maor focuses on scaling innovative technologies that combine engineering performance with measurable ecological benefits, helping to restore marine ecosystems while supporting climate-resilient coastal development.

Volker Then

CEO ImpacturiSE

Dr. Volker Then is the CEO of ImpacturiSE, an organization dedicated to advancing impact investing and venture philanthropy across Europe. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of business, philanthropy, and social impact, he is considered one of the leading voices in the European impact ecosystem.

Previously, Dr. Then was the co-founder and long-time Managing Director of PHINEO, where he played a key role in strengthening impact-oriented engagement among corporations, foundations, and investors. Today, he works with investors, organizations, and institutions to mobilize capital for measurable social impact and to develop sustainable financing models for societal change.

Lanna Idriss

Senior Executive and Supervisory Board Member in Humantarian and Development Aid

Lanna Idriss is the Chief Executive Officer of SOS Children’s Villages Worldwide and works extensively on issues related to NGOs, gender equality in the workplace, and socially oriented economic systems. She studied several disciplines, including political science, Islamic studies, administrative law, and economics, at universities in different countries. For many years, she held leadership roles in the banking sector, including serving as Managing Director at BHF-BANK, where she oversaw operations and IT projects. She later became the Managing Director of Amnesty International Germany and is also involved in various initiatives, foundations, and advisory boards.

Camille Lopez

Entrepreneur

Camille Lopez is an entrepreneur focused on sustainability and impact-driven innovation. She works at the intersection of business development, environmental solutions, and strategic partnerships, supporting initiatives that aim to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable economy.

With a background in entrepreneurship and project development, Camille Lopez collaborates with organizations, investors, and innovators to scale ideas that combine economic viability with measurable environmental and social impact. Her work centers on building bridges between emerging solutions, capital, and the stakeholders needed to drive systemic change.

MARCH 13, 2026

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