Angeli has experience conducting and managing a range of environmental projects, including impact assessments, monitoring studies, and environmental audits across sectors such as voluntary carbon markets, urban development, power, and transportation.

Prior to joining Imperative, she worked as an environmental scientist at AECOM, where she supported project development through field data collection, in-situ sampling, research, and technical report preparation. Previously, she served as a research assistant with the Ateneo University Research Council, conducting a comparative assessment of blue carbon stocks in conserved and disturbed seagrass beds. This work further developed her skills in fieldwork, technical writing, and community engagement. The study was published in 2021 as “Seagrass biomass and sediment carbon in conserved and disturbed seascape.”

She holds a BS in Environmental Science, Honorable Mention, from Ateneo de Manila University.

Specializing in carbon accounting and ecosystem restoration

Kinne has over 10 years of experience providing science-based policy and technical advice for the development of forest conservation and environmental projects in Latin America and Africa.

Prior to joining Imperative, she worked as an independent consultant providing technical advice for the development of carbon forestry projects in the tropics and helped various clients, including local communities, landowners, local governments and private companies on sustainability issues, including ecological impact assessment, woodland creation and sustainable forest management. Previously, she led the development of a multi-partnership research project in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve to evaluate REDD+ strategies and coordinated the environmental compliance of the Supervia Poniente in Mexico.

She holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Environmental Geography, a BSc in Biology – both from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and a diploma in Environmental Modelling from ITC/University of Twente (The Netherlands).

Project deal lead and finance.

Jonathan has over 5 years’ experience in emerging market investment and climate finance.

Jonathan was previously an associate at Climate Fund Managers, an innovative blended finance fund manager investing exclusively in emerging markets. Together with Darren, he helped raise Climate Investor Two, a target USD 1 Billion blended finance fund focused on sustainable energy, circular economy, water, and ecosystem projects. During his time, he facilitated the investment of several different climate providers into the fund and developed the market research and investment strategy for the firm’s new climate finance investment products.

Prio to joining Climate Fund Managers, Jonathan was a development economist at Urban-Econ Development Economists (based in South Africa) where he developed economic impact assessments, business plans and models for public and private sector organizations. He started his career at Kempen & Co, a Dutch investment bank.

Jonathan holds an MSc in Economics with Distinction (specializing in Sustainability & Growth) from Tilburg University and a BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Cape Town.

Strategic planning, project origination, and partnership development.

KK has close to a decade across voluntary carbon and structured commodity finance, and is part of the founding team at Imperative.

KK was previously Macquarie’s client-execution lead for top-tier accounts, overseeing end-to-end (origination, structuring, execution) of over 340 physical oil purchases, sales, and inventory monetization transactions worth >$17bn. This involved commercial & contractual negotiations, deal structuring, pricing and execution, ongoing oversight and operational handling of cargo flows, and risk distribution with banking partners and insurance providers. Cargo flows were global in nature (US-Asia, Europe-Asia, US-Australia, US-Mexico, LATAM-US, Africa-LATAM) and across the spectrum of commodity products.

In parallel, KK was also a pioneer member of Macquarie’s Global Carbon business, officially launched in 2021, with specific focus in originating high-impact projects and investment opportunities and structuring bespoke client transactions.

KK holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management (Finance & Corporate Communications) from Singapore Management University.

Reforestation technical design and implementation

Brett Henkel has 20 years’ of experience in reforestation, ecosystem restoration and site remediation projects at scale.

He was CEO of Little Smokey Forestry Services, a Canadian ecosystem restoration company operating across a range of landscapes, including oil-sands remediation projects. In his role as CEO, Brett led a team of 100 employees (including seasonal roles) and planted nearly 100 million seedlings.

Brett’s areas of expertise include ecosystem site analysis, restoration design and management plan including hydrology and erosion mitigation, sourcing of raw materials for indigenous species, nursery and contractor management and in-field site management.

Brett holds a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta.

Government engagement and local partnerships

Lucy Dablin has extensive experience in sustainable land-use systems, carbon markets, and nature-based solutions, combining academic rigor with practical implementation in the Amazon.

Previously, Lucy led pioneering research into silvopasture systems in the Peruvian Amazon, designing and executing the first replicated large-scale empirical field experiment on neotropical native tree species for inclusion in sustainable agricultural arrangements. Her work developed novel allometric equations, evaluated carbon sequestration potential, and introduced new methodologies for measuring direct cattle browsing, advancing the science behind climate-smart agriculture.

Lucy has contributed to initiatives that connect carbon markets to local communities through improved agricultural practices, aiming to deliver the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates conservation science, economics, and applied field research to engineer win-win solutions that strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and support climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Academically, Lucy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Natural Sciences) from University College London, a Master of Science in Conservation Science from Imperial College London, and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Economics from the University of York. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from The Open University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Lucy’s research has been supervised by leading experts from UCL and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and continues to inform global strategies for carbon markets and sustainable agriculture.

Leading carbon modelling and technical validation

Arnaud has held a range of executive positions over the last 18 years across carbon markets, IT Infrastructure and Telecommunications.

Prior to joining Imperative, Arnaud had spent the last 10 years serving in multiple capacities at EcoAct. He was last Managing Director, where he led the business globally to develop and manage projects across both NBS and Technology-based solutions portfolios, and spearheaded the development and implementation of all of EcoAct and ATOS’ carbon offset business strategy at the group level.

Arnaud currently also serves as an Executive Committee Member of ICROA, as well as serving as the Co-Chair of its Policy & Advocacy Working Group.

Before this, Arnaud held various roles including as Head of Technical Department at EcoAct, Head of Deployment Department at VeePee, a France-based IT Infrastructure business, and over 7 years with Bouygues Telecom where he was last Business Project Manager.

Academically, Arnaud holds a Masters in Telecom & Services Network from Telecom SudParis, a BEng in Informatic Network from ISEP – école d’ingénieurs du numérique, and had completed the ATOS Gold Programme (Business/Commerce) at HEC Paris.

Overseeing project execution and operations

Mark has held a range of executive level positions globally.

His current role is Chief Operations and Projects Officer for Imperative Global.

Previously, Mark spent 19 years with KBR, a leading global engineering, technology and project delivery company providing solutions to the energy markets and governments of the world.

With KBR, Mark held a range of roles including head of strategy & acquisitions and global senior vice president of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).

Highlights of Mark’s career with KBR included;

Leading the development of the low carbon energies strategy including green hydrogen and carbon capture & storage; and

His role as Deputy Project Director and then Project Director on the Ichthys LNG project in Darwin. At the time, Ichthys was one of the largest and most complex projects in the world with a value exceeding A$20billion and an execution team of more than 10,000 people.

Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New South Wales in Australia and an MBA (Project Management Specialism) from Henley Management College, UK.

Responsible for legal structuring and commercial strategy

Jake has approximately 20 years in legal and commercial practice, having advised on projects and transaction in over 45 countries worth over US$20 billion in value.

Previously General Manager, Green Hydrogen at Fortescue Future Industries where he led investments, offtake negotiations and project development across multiple emerging markets projects.

Prior to that, Jake was a senior equity partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, where he had a 16-year career, specializing in emerging market cross-border commodities, energy and resources projects and transactions, including for example a sub-Saharan African carbon project portfolio.

Jake has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the Australian National University and an Executive MBA from Oxford University.

Jake is a qualified lawyer in England and Australia.

Strategic oversight and project leadership

Scobie has over 20 years’ experience across voluntary carbon, international trade, cross-border commodities transactions and structured finance.

Previously Global Head of Origination, Structuring and Sales for Macquarie Group’s Global Carbon Business, Scobie authored the business plan for, and led the establishment of, the voluntary carbon business for Macquarie.

Scobie has sat on the Taskforce on Scaling the Voluntary Carbon Market, the Sustainable Markets Initiative Working Group on Carbon Markets, the Environmental Defense Fund & High-Tide Foundation Steering Committee on Mobilizing Voluntary Carbon Markets and other thought-leading forums in the voluntary carbon space.

Academically, Scobie holds a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences), a Bachelor of Laws (Hon) and a Master of Laws Degree in International Law, all from the Australian National University. He also holds an Executive MBA from Oxford University.

Scobie is a qualified lawyer in England and Australia.