Advisory board

Gunter Pauli has made a difference as entrepreneur and investor. He coined the term zero emissions in 1988 and built the first factory in 1992. He has been key in the industrialization of green detergents, bioplastics, stone paper and mushroom farming. His books are translated in +60 languages. His concept of The Blue Economy was adopted by the United Nations in 2009. Today more than two dozen governments have a Minister for the Blue Economy. He is the owner of the experimental ship Porrima that holds the world record sailing with solar and which is now the model for the industrialization of zero emissions maritime transport

George Edde is an investment banker, business and financial consultant who brings his relationships with Hollywood stars and agents as well as his knowledge of financial techniques to the film industry, financial world and oil and gas industry. Upon completing his business management studies at UCLA, Mr. Edde was invited to Saudi Arabia by King Fahd to consult with and advise the King and the Royal Family. After 12 years with the Royal Family in Saudi Arabia, Mr. Edde embarked on various entrepreneurial and consulting engagements. Mr. Edde has throughout the years retained strong ties and relationships in the Middle East.

Milson Januario is a visionary leader in international trade, a successful entrepreneur, and a chairman of multiple companies. He also serves as a board advisor at Freedom eE, where he is recognized for his innovative strategies that foster socio-economic, commercial, and environmental impact. Milson strives for excellence in his advisory roles, prioritizing human development through innovation, sustainability, and profitability. His deep passions are football, coffee, and music, which combine his dedication to teamwork and excellence in all facets of his life.

Francesca Giobbi heads the Freedom eE COLLABOCRATIC Responsible Economy, driving ethical commerce worldwide. With over 30 years in global trade, she uplifts brands like Prada, Gucci, and Versace, alongside local producers. Francesca unites entrepreneurs globally, advocating for fair markets and ethical values. Through impactful partnerships with Hera City, Jethro International, International Wellness Alliance and CC Forum, she fosters balanced trade and wellness integration across all health dimensions for SMEs.

Gerry van der Sluys was born in the Netherlands and has been living in Switzerland since 1989. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He started his career in the semiconductor business (Philips, Fairchild and ASML). He is the co-owner and CEO of Business Creation Investments, a company that acquires and restructures carve-outs from large corporations with the aim to save jobs. Since he founded the wind turbine company EWT, he became strongly involved in the field of sustainable development. He is the co-organizer of the annual Green Accelerator event in Davos and the founder of various business accelerators for start-up companies.

Farzam Kamalabadi, Persian-American, is a world-renowned influential personality in high relations with national leaders of over 100 countries at the level of Presidents & Prime Ministers, Sultans & Kings, and/or Royal Families, including USA, China, all GCC, Africa, Europe, among others. In particular he is slated as “The Most Influential Foreign Figure in Modern China History” by Chinese state media, United Nations’ Pictorial magazine, Arabian Business Arabic weekly, and other media in the United States and Europe. Kamalabadi and/or his Future Trends Group hold substantial shares in some 50 corporations and enterprises, wherein his methodologies have created huge growth by mega multiplication.

Holmes Stoner Jr is the Founder/Chairman of the Pacific Rim Chamber of Commerce and Business Council from 1989 to the present time (pacrimbc.com) (pacrimcc.org) His responsibilities are to oversee and establish best practices for small and micro businesses (over 400,000) worldwide. In 2002 he established the Green Alliance International to educate and reward small business to become better environmental citizens and do more for sustainability in the 21st Century. He is a strong advocate of Green Initiatives and Sustainability around the world.

Global Philanthropy Manager with more than 15 years’ experience developing and managing strategic high-net-worth relationships. Diverse skills in engaging global, multi-disciplinary stakeholders across the private and public sectors, whilst delivering bespoke partnerships, raising funds and awareness, producing positive social impact.

Based in Geneva and Monaco, Walter is co-founder of Phimpact Investments, a Social and Environmental Impact Investment group specialized in sustainable investments, technology for good fund raising and strategic acquisitions for selected projects and family groups. Walter has more than 30 years of experience in, private Equity , Venture Capital and Direct Investments. He led more than 60 successful acquisitions, 29 M&A deals, and more than 40 Venture Capital investments, leading personally more than 30 successful exits through strategic buyers. Prior to Phimpact, he developed his career at international organizations like Merrill Lynch, ABN AMRO and Citicorp, in New York, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, London and Geneva. He was part of the founding team of Citicorp Venture Capital (CVC) and Citicorp Capital Investors pioneers in the industry . He has participated in more than 39 fund raising process for different direct investment vehicles, VC`s , Private Equity and Real Estate Investment Funds. As General Partner , he was appointed as board member in more than 30 privately held and listed portfolio companies, including three where he acted as CEO. Philanthropic fund raiser for foundations and endowments. PAD from the IAE Business School, Master in Finance and Graduate in Economics from the UBA. Global CEO Program IESE, Spain. Post graduate in Philosophy and Strategy.

Mr. Gibson-Moore has had a 30-year career in banking general management as well as corporate finance, investment banking and asset management. He has specialised in private equity and institutional asset management since 2000. From 2009 to 2014 he was Managing Director and Regional Representative of LGT Bank covering the MENA region. The LGT Group is privately owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and focuses word-wide on institutional and family office asset management. Before joining LGT Group, he was Chief Executive Officer Middle East for the Robeco Group. He set up Robeco’s regional office in Bahrain with responsibility for their institutional asset management business in the MENA region. Clients included all the regional sovereign wealth funds, government institutions, banks and family offices. From scratch AUM of over $7bn were achieved. Mr. Gibson-Moore was a Member of the Middle East Advisory Board of the Robeco Group from 2008 - 2014. He was previously 15 years with Chase Manhattan Bank (subsequently JPMorgan Chase) where he was Chairman of the Boards of Chase Manhattan Bank in Switzerland, Luxembourg and Jersey and Swiss Country Manger. In addition, he was Head of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Division for 8 years and was subsequently responsible

Paul joined Anthesis Group in January 2018 as Executive Board Director and Chief Sustainability Officer. Anthesis is the world’s largest independent global sustainability organisation and a B-Corporation with offices across 24 countries including: Middle East, UK, USA, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Paul previously worked at Sainsbury’s-Argos where he led Sustainability, Energy, Engineering, Environment and Property. His strategic and operational experience incorporate carbon reduction through engineering and energy solutions through to circular economy, waste & recycling, energy management, setting energy and carbon reduction targets, building resilience through sustainable supply chains. Paul was instrumental in delivering a significant number of the highest returning investments in Sainsbury’s 150-year-old history through key sustainability technology and led major alternative investment strategies through funding streams sitting outside of Sainsbury’s capital investment program. Paul is a Member of the’ Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Panel for The Household of TRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall’, and a ‘Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts’.

Didier J. Rault is an international financier who has been working on complex government and corporate deals for the past twentyfive years. Mr. Rault has specialized in East-West projects across a range of industries, such as energy, real estate, and infrastructure. With an experienced team of high-level finance executives based in Beijing, Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York, he creates value across continents.