THOUGHT LEADERS WHO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DRIVE CHANGE
One Ocean Planet unites exceptional, purpose-driven talent in a network of experienced and passionate professionals from diverse fields.
These are the people we love to learn from, and who inspire and challenge us to think bolder.
Available for speaking and/or moderating to bring you science, insight, and impact.
If you are looking to increase your platform with planet-driven inspiration and expertise, you will find the right voices below.
MAX
BELLO
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Max Bello is a renowned ocean policy expert who has contributed to the protection of large marine areas. He is a sought after advisor and has worked closely with Mission Blue, WWF, Oceana and others to shape global conservation efforts and policies.
VINCENT
DOUMEIZEL
ENGLISH | FRENCH
Vincent is Senior Adviser for Ocean at United Nations Global Compact. Vincent led in 2020 the “Seaweed Manifesto” and in 2024 the plankton Manifesto in a call to advance science on low tropic ocean ecosystems to support addressing the triple planetary crises. In 2021 founded the Global Seaweed Coalition (1st global platform of seaweed stakeholders, 2 000 + members worldwide). In 2023, Vincent released “The Seaweed Revolution” (Legend Times), now a reference book on seaweed, awarded best environmental book of the year and translated in many languages.
FABIO
GRECO
ENGLISH | ITALIAN
Fabio Greco is a seasoned expert in clean technology, impact investing, corporate finance and machine learning. With over 30 years of experience at the nexus of finance and innovation, he advises and mentors startups, helping them scale and forge strategic global partnerships. Fabio holds an MSc in Physics with honours from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” and an MBA from INSEAD
DR. ELENA
LARA
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Elena Lara is a marine biologist and Research Manager at Compassion in World Farming, specializing in aquatic animal welfare. She holds a PhD in Marine Biology and advocates for fish welfare in aquaculture.
DOMINIQUE
LESSER
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Dominique is an experienced educator who designs transformative school programmes that connect education, ocean care, and community action. She empowers students, teachers, and families to understand their role in the climate crisis and become agents of change through a “blue community” mindset.
CARLOS
MALLO MOLINA
ENGLISH | spanish
Carlos Mallo Molina is a civil and marine engineer turned ocean advocate. Founder of Innoceana, he protects marine ecosystems by merging science, engineering, and community action. In 2025, he received the Goldman Environmental Prize for helping stop the Fonsalía Port in Tenerife. Today, he champions Nature-based Solutions to reimagine coastal development.
CAROLINA
MANHUSEN
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Carolina is an economist with experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Her background ranges from working at the Inter-American Development Bank on female empowerment and microenterprise projects, to Merrill Lynch Investment Banking in London where she was in the M&A energy and power sector.
CRISTINA
MITTERMEIER
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Cristina Mittermeier is a renowned marine biologist and conservation photographer and the co-founder and lead storyteller at SeaLegacy. Her work bridges science and the public through visual storytelling that inspires actions globally.
LILY
NIEDERHOFER
ENGLISH
Lily Niederhofer is a 10-year-old environmental advocate and competitive swimmer who’s making big waves—literally. Passionate about marine life, Lily founded the Octo-Defender Challenge to raise awareness and fight against the world’s first proposed industrial octopus farm.
NICOLAS
OCCHIMINUTI
ENGLISH | FRENCH
Nicolas Occhiminuti is an entrepreneur and sustainability strategist, CEO of Waves of Change and President of NextWave. With over 15 years of experience across digital innovation, marketing, and environmental action, he unites organisations worldwide to co-create solutions for ocean and coastal resilience. A systems thinker and passionate surfer, he blends business, nature, and storytelling to inspire collective impact.
MARIE-CÉLINE
PIEDNOIR
ENGLISH | FRENch | SPANISH
After beginning her career in the luxury industry, Marie-Céline Piednoir transitioned into promoting female empowerment through sport at Adidas Global HQ, where she later managed the brand’s global running communities. She eventually shifted her focus to her true passion: the ocean.
MATT
PORTEOUS
ENGLISH
Matt Porteous is an award-winning photographer known for his documentary-style work with the British royal family and celebrities. He co-founded Ocean Culture Life, advocating for ocean conservation through storytelling.
HANNA
RAFTELL
ENGLISH | SWEDISH
Hanna Raftell, fintech expert, co-founded firms in Hong Kong and Stockholm, served at Citigroup, and now drives sustainable digital banking. A board member at Acuminor, she is a sought after speaker on finance innovation and inclusion.
TAMSIN
RAINE
ENGLISH
Tamsin Raine, co-founder of Ocean Culture Life, advocates for marine conservation through storytelling. With over a decade in communications, she inspires global collaboration and action to protect the ocean.
RUNA
RAY
ENGLISH
Runa Ray is a Fashion Environmentalist who merges design with activism to drive climate action and policy change. She works with the UN, leads the Global Peace Flag initiative, and pioneers sustainable solutions through algae-based textiles and circular fashion.
MICHAEL
ROSEN
ENGLISH
Michael Rosen has experience at a partner and co-founder level in private equity and venture capital funds. He has evaluated, executed and managed investments across many sectors and stages, raised capital, managed teams and worked closely with portfolio companies.
MARISA
SELFA
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Marisa Selfa, Founder and CEO of Impact Tailors, is a purpose-driven leader in sustainable fashion. With 25+ years of experience in global brands like Levi’s, Adidas, Timberland, Ecoalf, North Sails, and National Geographic, she brings deep expertise in driving innovation and sustainability. Her mission is clear: to prove that business can be both profitable and regenerative—for people and the planet.
TOBY
STRONG
ENGLISH
Toby’s storytelling goes beyond wildlife—he offers a rare and profound perspective on our relationship with the natural world. With warmth, humor, and captivating stories from the frontlines of exploration and conservation, he leaves audiences inspired to see and protect our planet in a whole new way.
MADELEINE
ST. CLAIRE
ENGLISH
Madeline St Clair, marine biologist, filmmaker, and founder of Women in Ocean Science, advocates for ocean conservation. She leads expeditions, creates impact stories.
INGA
THORDAR
ENGLISH | ICELANDIC
Inga Thordar is an experienced media executive, digital & culture transformation leader and award winning editor who has led global cross-functional teams. She now works on the intersection of communications, climate and sustainability.
PATRICIA
VILLARRUBIA
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez is a Spanish researcher focused on plastic pollution. With a background in Environmental Science, she works on the social and environmental impacts of plastics and advocates for advocate for sustainable solutions at the science-policy interface.
KRISTIANE
DAVIDSON
ENGLISH
Expertise: ESG, sustainability, impact measurement, supply chains.
MANUEL
MAQUEDA
ENGLISH | SPANISH
Manuel Maqueda is a visionary, a change maker and a passionate advocate for our planet. A professor at Harvard who also teaches at UC Berkley and UCLA he specialises in circular economy, AI, and sustainability. He is the co-founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition.