Team

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 has 6+ years of experience in financial management and operations, specialising in optimising processes and strategies to enhance efficiency and organisational growth.

Kuldeep is an IT engineer with 17 years of international experience in systems administration, troubleshooting, and digital infrastructure management.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.