About us
About us
Our Team
Founded and developed in Nova Scotia by an environmental scientist and freshwater ecologist, our team of experts are dedicated to restoring rivers damaged by pollution to protect aquatic life.
Martin Connell O.C.
Director
(Officer – Order of Canada): An entrepreneurial force and leading philanthropist. With over 50 years of Canadian business and philanthropic leadership, his wisdom and guidance are invaluable to our mission.
Baudouin Nizet
Advisor to the Board
Strategic guidance and establishing corporate relationships with suppliers and partners.
Recognized global management leader, previously CEO of global cement and building companies.
Colton Dirksen
CBO
Spearheading CarbonRun’s development and commercialization efforts, Colton brings an impressive 25-year track record of delivering revenue and driving enterprise value for disruptive solutions in emerging markets.
Giancarlo Otani
Design & Communications Manager
Laura Baker
Director of Administration
& Human Resources
A results-driven strategic operations leader and advocate for corporate culture enhancement, she brings over two decades of dedicated expertise in driving business excellence. Specializing in orchestrating transformative strategies and process refinements, she has guided executives and organizations toward unparalleled success.
Jakob Rønning, PhD
Europe Lead
A Ph.D. specializing in ocean and river alkalinity enhancement, Jakob focuses on nature-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. With his background in business and innovation from Copenhagen Business School, he blends scientific expertise with a passion for practical solutions to tackle climate change.
Jakob is poised to make significant contributions to the field of climate change mitigation.
Ben McDonald-Landry, BSc
Data Analyst – Earth Science and Statistics
As a graduate with a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences and a minor in Statistics from Dalhousie University, Ben is well-versed in reading and writing scientific literature and proficient in data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization.
His academic background covers core disciplines such as sedimentology, mineralogy, and geochemistry, with a focus on hydrological, environmental, and climate change research.
He is eager to contribute to solutions for GHG emissions and anthropogenic climate change.
Sara Wong, BSc
Carbonate Chemistry and Community Engagement
A First-Class Honours B.Sc. graduate in Oceanography from Dalhousie University, Sara has conducted research on air-sea CO2 flux estimates, analyzed elemental carbon data, and explored nutrient impacts on oyster survival.
She is a skilled data analyst, has presented at the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, and has diverse mentorship and teaching experience.
Stephen Likely
Head of Process
An experienced product leader specializing in custom solutions for clients in oceantech, defense, optics, and satellite communications, Stephen is adept in aligning product strategy with organization goals.
His experience in chemical and process engineering in a start-up environment includes successfully scaling early-stage research from the lab bench through to the design and commissioning of a new manufacturing facility.
Stephen is a registered EIT with Engineers Nova Scotia, and has also held several leadership positions with a local charity.
Kristin Hart, MFC
Field Lead and Lab Manager
A conservation specialist with a Masters of Forest Conversation from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from McMaster University, Kristin has honed a diverse skillset through hands-on experience, excelling in fieldwork, precise data collection, and the manipulation and visualization of large datasets.
She has specialized in groundbreaking research on aquatic ecosystem health and advanced carbon dioxide flux monitoring techniques.
Our Team
Founded and developed by an environmental scientist and freshwater ecologist, our team of global river science experts are dedicated to restoring rivers from pollution to protect aquatic life.
Martin Connell O.C.
Director
(Officer – Order of Canada): An entrepreneurial force and leading philanthropist. With over 50 years of Canadian business and philanthropic leadership, his wisdom and guidance are invaluable to our mission.
Baudouin Nizet
Advisor to the Board
Strategic guidance and establishing corporate relationships with suppliers and partners.
Recognized global management leader, previously CEO of global cement and building companies.
Colton Dirksen
Commercialization & Development
Spearheading CarbonRun’s development and commercialization efforts, Colton brings an impressive 25-year track record of delivering revenue and driving enterprise value for disruptive solutions in emerging markets.
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