Team
Our team operates at the intersection of urban development, ecosystems, health, culture, wellbeing and finance – integrating these domains into one coherent delivery platform.
Working across geographies and organisational boundaries, we translate complex ambition into functioning systems: nature embedded as infrastructure, designed to perform over time – measurable, governable and investable.
Catalina Raileanu
Editorial Designer
Catalina shapes Impact One’s visual storytelling, translating complex ideas into clear and meaningful design experiences. Working closely with the communications team, she helps bring concepts around nature-positive cities, wellbeing and urban transformation to life through visual narratives that connect strategy, information and human experience.
How can design help people understand and connect with ideas that shape the future?
“Design is a bridge between complexity and understanding. By transforming ideas, knowledge and concepts into visual narratives, we can help people see connections, imagine new possibilities and engage with the vision behind the work. Good design does not only communicate information, it creates a way for people to connect with meaning.”
Some of the people behind the mission.
Mikolaj Sekutowicz
Managing Director, Impact One
Why do we need to rethink the way we create cities?
“For too long, cities have been designed around separating people from nature. The future requires a different approach — one where natural systems are recognised as essential infrastructure and where places are created to support human health, biodiversity and long-term value. We need to move from developing against nature to designing with it.”
Natalia Maciaszczyk
Corporate & Transactions Counsel
What role does law play in shaping the cities of the future?
“Law provides the framework that allows innovation and collaboration to happen responsibly. In complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, strong legal foundations help turn ideas into lasting realities. By creating clarity, trust and alignment between partners, legal structures become an essential part of building solutions that can grow and endure over time.”
Alexandre Allard
Board Member, Impact One Consortium
What makes a place come alive?
“A place becomes meaningful when people feel connected to it. It is not only about buildings, but about the experiences, memories and emotions created within them. By bringing together culture, nature, design and human interaction, we can transform spaces into places where people want to spend time, connect and create a sense of belonging.”
Leadership
Mikolaj Sekutowicz
Managing Director, Impact One
Mikolaj Sekutowicz is an entrepreneur, urban strategist, investor, and ecosystem innovator working at the intersection of cities, biodiversity, public health, and long-term value creation. As Founder and CEO of Impact One, he leads the development of nature-positive urban platforms that integrate research, investment, culture and development expertise to rethink how cities are designed and experienced. With more than 25 years of experience across urban development, real estate, wellbeing infrastructure and cultural innovation, Mikolaj’s work focuses on creating regenerative models where natural systems, human health and economic value can evolve together.
Robert H. Baldwin
Non-Executive Director, Impact One
Robert “Bobby” Baldwin is an experienced real estate and resort development executive best known for leading CityCenter, one of the largest privately funded mixed-use developments in the United States. He has held senior leadership roles at Bellagio, The Mirage, and Golden Nugget Las Vegas, with a focus on luxury hospitality and large-scale destination development. He currently serves as Chief Design Officer and board member for Metropolitan Park, the proposed $8.3 billion sports and entertainment district adjacent to Citi Field in New York, alongside Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International.
Alexandre Allard
Board Member, Impact One Consortium
Alexandre Allard is a French entrepreneur and investor in hospitality and real estate, and Founder of MATA Group. With expertise in design-led urban regeneration and destination development, he has led projects that bring together heritage, culture, hospitality, wellbeing and contemporary urban life. Through the transformation of Cidade Matarazzo in São Paulo, he created a new model of mixed-use development where historic architecture, nature and human experience are integrated into a living urban environment. His work reflects a belief that successful places are not only built — they are created through identity, connection and a sense of belonging.
Core Team Highlights
Tetiana Teslenko
Director of Communications
Tetiana has 9+ 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.
Saray Pereira
Project Manager
Project manager with experience in construction and civil engineering, delivering complex projects from pre-construction planning through on-site execution, with focus on cost control and timeline alignment.
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 & Transactions Counsel
Natalia is a 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 8+ years of international experience in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Real Estate. He focuses on the economic and environmental assessment of infrastructure projects.
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.
Abdul Basit
Head of Digital Assets
Abdul is a digital twin developer specialising in real-time spatial platforms for large-scale developments, with experience delivering solutions alongside NVIDIA, HPE, Schneider Electric, and others across major Middle East 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.
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.
Catalina Raileanu
Editorial Designer
She is a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in editorial design. She has worked with the World Bank, Unilever, Coca-Cola, and the German Marshall Fund.
Alex Mazurenko
Web Developer
Alex leads website development and optimisation, ensuring strong structure, performance, and SEO. He maintains a secure, high-performing platform aligned with brand and user experience standards.
Zeeshan Haider
Architect, Interior Designer, BIM Modeler
Zeeshan is an experience Architect based in the UAE, participant in projects like Red Sea Global and other housing initiatives in Saudi Arabia. He is specialized in BIM modeling and architectural design.
Garden Lee
Architect, BIM Modeler
Architect and interior designer with 9 years of experience across residential and commercial projects. Specialises in BIM design, 3D visualisation, and interior planning, creating functional and refined spaces.
Yahya Barkaoui
Architect, BIM Modeler
Architect specialising in architectural design, BIM modelling, and 3D visualisation. Experienced in concept development, rendering, and converting 3D scans into CAD models, with knowledge of MEP systems and building energy engineering.
Omar Hassan
Accountant
Omar is an accountant specialising in accounts receivable and payable, with experience in financial operations and data analysis. He works with ERP systems, supporting accurate financial reporting and payment reconciliation.
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.
Impact One Ecosystem
Beyond the core team, Impact One connects specialists, practitioners and institutions across disciplines that shape healthier, more resilient and nature-positive places.
Urban Systems
Designing cities as connected living systems — integrating planning, mobility and public spaces to create places where people and nature can thrive together.
- MASTERPLANNING
- PLACEMAKING
- MOBILITY
- GOVERNANCE
Architecture & Design
Creating buildings and environments that respond to climate, support wellbeing and reconnect people with the natural world.
- BIOPHILIC DESIGN
- CLIMATE ADAPTATION
- MIXED-USE
- HUMAN SCALE
Engineering & Infrastructure
Developing the invisible systems that make resilient, resource-efficient and nature-positive places possible.
- WATER SYSTEMS
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
- ENERGY
- RESILIENCE
Ecology & Biodiversity
Restoring natural systems and embedding biodiversity into urban environments to create resilient ecosystems.
- HABITATS
- SPECIES
- ECOSYSTEMS
- REGENERATION
One Health & Research
Connecting science, environmental intelligence and human health to understand how the places we create influence wellbeing.
- ONE HEALTH
- DATA
- RESEARCH
- HEALTH
Wellbeing, Culture & Education
Creating places that nurture human connection, creativity and learning through culture, art and wellbeing-focused design.
- CULTURE
- EDUCATION
- EXPERIENCE
- WELLBEING
Investment & Delivery
Transforming ambition into reality through investment models, development expertise and long-term operational thinking.
- FINANCE
- DEVELOPMENT
- CONSTRUCTION
- OPERATIONS
Digital Intelligence & Technology
Using data, digital tools and emerging technologies to understand, design and operate smarter, more adaptive places.
- DIGITAL TWINS
- SPATIAL DATA
- AI & MODELLING
- SMART SYSTEMS
Join the Ecosystem
We’re always open to connecting with talented people who want to make a difference. If you’re interested in contributing to projects that bring nature back into cities, share your details with us — we’d love to hear from you