Leadership & Team
With expertise spanning urban development, ecosystems, health, culture, wellbeing, and finance, our team works across the globe to reconnect cities with nature
By bridging disciplines and geographies, we turn ambitious ideas into projects with measurable impact.
Mikolaj Sekutowicz
Managing Director, Impact One
Mikolaj Sekutowicz is a leader in impact investment across the wellbeing, environmental and arts & culture sectors. Focusing on nature positive solutions for urban environments, Mikolaj co-founded Impact One to champion the reintegration of nature, the safeguarding of biodiversity and the development of a new asset class of Wellbeing Infrastructure.
Robert H. Baldwin
Non-Executive Director, Impact One
With over 35 years in real estate and investment, Bobby Baldwin led MGM’s CityCenter, the largest privately funded real estate project in the U.S., achieving LEED Gold certification across all buildings. He now serves on the board of New York’s Metropolitan Park and supports Impact One’s mission in sustainable urban regeneration.
Tetiana Teslenko
Director of Communications
Tetiana has 8+ years of experience in strategic and crisis communications across public health, media, and urban development. Holding master’s degrees in Journalism and Psychology, she has led national campaigns and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Slobodan Georgevich
Senior Project Director
Slobodan is a construction expert with international experience across residential, commercial, medical, and industrial projects. He specialises in innovative real estate solutions and oversees projects from planning to completion.
Sarath Nair
Financial Officer
Sarath holds an M.Sc. in International Finance from the Amsterdam Business School. He has worked with purpose-driven entrepreneurs in M&A consulting, venture capital, and real estate financial modelling.
Natalia Maciaszczyk
Corporate Counsel
Natalia is a Luxembourg-based lawyer specialising in corporate and commercial law with expertise in EU regulations. She advises on governance, M&A, financing, and compliance, guiding businesses through complex regulatory frameworks.
David Flores
Development Analyst
David is an MBA Architect specialized in Building Sustainability with 7+ years of international experience in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Real Estate. He focuses on the economic and environmental assessment of infrastructure projects.
Yasmin Singin
Senior Finance Manager
Yasmin has 6+ years of experience in financial management and operations, specialising in optimising processes and strategies to enhance efficiency and organisational growth.
Nuwan De Silva
Corporate Finance
Finance and strategy specialist with global experience in business planning, investment advisory, and financial modelling. Formerly with multinationals and private equity; now advising Impact One on strategic finance for urban development.
Kuldeep Kumar
IT & Systems Support Engineer
Kuldeep is an IT engineer with 17 years of international experience in systems administration, troubleshooting, and digital infrastructure management.
Liz Foggitt
Communications Specialist
Liz has 14 years of experience leading communications for international organisations, focusing on sustainability and social impact. She specialises in strategy, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
Rob Dawes
Chief Legal Officer
Rob is a U.S.-based international attorney with over 13 years of experience in business, arbitration, litigation, and investigations. A Harvard Law School graduate (J.D., 2011), he provides legal leadership and counsel to Impact One.
Edward Saap
Chief Analyst
Edward is a real estate investment expert with over 7 years of experience, including as Vice President at Brookfield. He has led major transactions across multiple asset classes, including a $3.5B portfolio sale and an $11.4B REIT buyout.
Asif Ali
Landscape & Hardscape Specialist
Asif is a landscape and irrigation designer with strong 2D and 3D skills, specialising in sustainable and detail-oriented ecosystem design.
Sara Ibishi
Architect
Architect with experience in architectural drafting, design coordination, and construction documentation for urban development projects. Skilled in translating design concepts into clear, buildable plans.
Milena Ćurčić
Landscape Architect
Milena is a landscape architect experienced in designing sustainable outdoor spaces. She combines climate-adapted planting, hardscaping, and 3D modelling to create cohesive and functional landscapes.
Abdul Rehman
BIM Architect
Abdul is a BIM architect skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, combining technical precision with creative design across architecture and landscape projects.
Silvana Tawfik
Landscape Architect
Silvana is a landscape architect and designer dedicated to integrating nature into the built environment. Skilled in design, engineering, and project coordination.
Abdul Munim
Quantity Surveyor
Abdul is a quantity surveyor with 5+ years of international experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in cost estimation and project coordination for large-scale developments.
One Advisors
& Partners
Our advisors and partners bring global expertise across finance, governance, science, and design. Working alongside Impact One, they help shape strategies, guide implementation, and ensure excellence across projects.
Together, we translate research, innovation, and investment into actionable frameworks that advance regenerative urban development worldwide.
Alexandre Allard
Board Member, Impact One Consortium
Alexandre Allard is a French entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in cultural and luxury developments. As Founder of MATA and Groupe Allard, he led the restoration of Paris’s Royal Monceau and created São Paulo’s Cidade Matarazzo. He has received 43 awards for his entrepreneurial achievements.
Alexander Thomson-Payan
President, MATA
Alexander Thomson-Payan is an entrepreneur and investor managing global operations under TGI, a diversified group of companies he founded. He is Vice President of Global Shapers, a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, and founder of the NGO 100%ForLove.
Sacha Allard
Head of Partnerships, MATA
Sacha Allard has experience across aerospace, corporate banking, real estate, technology, and music. A graduate of UCL in Information Management for Business, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to MATA’s development and innovation projects.
Andrew Cuthbert
Founder, The Change
With over 20 years of global business experience, Andrew Cuthbert has led impact-driven projects in more than 100 countries. A conservationist turned tech entrepreneur, he founded Omnisoft and now drives strategic innovation across environment, health, and education sectors.
Euan Gill
Head of Impact, The Change Impact Group
Euan Gill develops sustainability strategies that merge economic value with measurable impact. He has secured multimillion public funding for projects in energy, technology, and manufacturing, helping businesses grow responsibly.
Tara Sam
Head of Public Funding, The Change
Tara Sam oversees R&D and innovation funding across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. With experience in biotechnology and retail operations, she has managed large-scale projects, including Middle East operations for a leading stem cell bank.
Gerard Collins
Head of Intellectual Property, The Change
Gerard Collins leads IP strategy at The Change, aligning patents with business goals across industries. With a PhD in Atomic Physics and two decades in R&D, his work spans fusion energy, medical diagnostics, and product innovation.
Yves Carnazzola
CEO, AxessImpact
Yves Carnazzola is a social entrepreneur driving impact investing through systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He holds a Master’s in International Economics from the Geneva Graduate Institute and is President of AxessThinkTank, promoting holistic and inclusive development.
Michele Patierno
Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer, AxessImpact
Michele Patierno is a product developer and entrepreneur focused on sustainable innovation. After a career in finance, he co-founded ventures such as Plasticeach, Aktionos, and AxessImpact, integrating technology with sustainability and advancing impact-driven finance.
Christophe Verbaere
Chief Technology Officer, AxessImpact
Christophe Verbaere began his career as a rocket scientist with the French Space Agency before moving into IT and finance. Combining expertise in data science, digitalisation, and space technologies, he now applies his skills to climate analysis, economic intelligence, and sustainable agriculture.
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