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Ms. McCrae Kessler is Co-Founder, President and innovator of Facet Power's category defining Complete Climate Solutions Energy EcoSystems model. 25 years of commercializing novel waste to energy technologies as an environmental attorney, serial entrepreneur, emerging clean tech industry trade association leader, policy and carbon market
Ms. McCrae Kessler is Co-Founder, President and innovator of Facet Power's category defining Complete Climate Solutions Energy EcoSystems model. 25 years of commercializing novel waste to energy technologies as an environmental attorney, serial entrepreneur, emerging clean tech industry trade association leader, policy and carbon markets expert, and Chief Commercialization Officer gives Ms. McCrae Kessler unparalleled insight into how to optimize the environmental, economic, and social impact value of biomass waste at every touch point in the process. Ms. McCrae Kessler's vision of Solving Climate Like a System charts the fastest path to BACK 1.5C, works to ensure a Just Transition and create Climate Prosperity for people, planet, and businesses with innovative circulate biomass waste solutions for carbon draw down, soil health and landscape restoration, food, water and climate security, and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ms. McCrae Kessler is an international environmental law, environmental law, policy, sustainable development, and carbon markets expert with a talent for mitigating regulatory, adoption, and project development risk in emerging recycling, renewable energy, and climate technologies. She has a passion for maximizing the environmental, climate, social, and economic impact of every action.
Ms. McCrae Kessler is also Founder, Board Chair, and Policy Co-Chair of the U.S. Biochar Coalition, an industry association she created in 2023 to unify the voice of biochar, agriculture, forestry, climate tech, and carbon removal industry stakeholders in advocacy for and development of market, policy, and economic conditions to catalyze biochar industry growth.
Prior to co-founding Facet, Ms. McCrae Kessler served as Chief Commercialization Officer at Pennsaco Technologies, a negative emissions thermal conversion company. Ms. McCrae Kessler developed innovative circular business models and cross sector applications to convert organic, municipal and plastic wastes into renewable electricity, green hydrogen and biochar, and carbon removals.
Ms. McCrae Kessler was Founder and EVP, Head of Environmental & Regulatory Affairs of Turning Earth, LLC, a developer of integrated organics recycling facilities, recycling food waste to produce renewable energy, compost, and heat for greenhouses using dry high solids anaerobic digestion & in-vessel composting technology. At Turning Earth she developed the business model; growth strategy; technology selection, patenting, and licensing; project development and risk mitigation strategy; and led successful project siting, permitting and community outreach initiatives for the Turning Earth Central Connecticut Organics Recycling Facility in Southington, CT.
Ms. McCrae Kessler was a founding, 10-year, Member of the Board of Directors of the American Biogas Council, Ms. McCrae Kessler started, built and ran the Council’s Federal Policy Program for 12 years and helped grow the U.S. biogas industry from 20 companies in 2010 to 300+ representing a $68 Billion industry today. She also Co-Chaired the AD Co-Products Working Group where she led a multi-year effort with industry, regulatory, and public entities to develop standards, testing protocols, and certification programs for digestate to highlight agronomic benefits and build economic value. ABC's Digestate Standard & Certification Program was published in 2016.
Ms. McCrae Kessler practiced environmental and international environmental law at Arnold & Porter in New York and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London, where she specialized in developing innovative permitting, risk mitigation, and regulatory strategies to support commercialization of novel waste recycling and bioenergy technologies. She counseled the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and sovereign states on a broad range of environmental issues in the context of litigation, regulatory compliance, permitting and corporate, banking and real estate transactions.
Ms. McCrae Kessler began her career at the Office of International Environmental Policy at the United States Environmental Protection Agency working on United Nations Sustainable Development policy.
At the Center for International Environmental Law, she worked to strengthen human rights and environmental protection procedures at international multi-lateral development banks, assisting indigenous peoples internally displaced by large infrastructure projects in the Global South file grievances and seek reparations.
Ms. McCrae Kessler is admitted to the Bar of the State of New York. She received her JD, summa cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law in 1998 where she was a senior staff member of The American University Law Review. She received her BA in Political Science from Vanderbilt University in 1992.
Chad Goodwin is Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Facet Power, leading research, development and commercialization of biomass waste carbon nanostructures, morphology, and production conditions for optimal enhancement of surface functionality traits valuable for energy storage, mobility, precision agriculture, water filtration, an
Chad Goodwin is Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Facet Power, leading research, development and commercialization of biomass waste carbon nanostructures, morphology, and production conditions for optimal enhancement of surface functionality traits valuable for energy storage, mobility, precision agriculture, water filtration, and advanced materials manufacturing, among others.
Mr. Goodwin is an activated carbon expert, cross-sector innovator, and serial entrepreneur with over 15 years’ experience in designing and developing advanced energy storage materials. He holds 10 patents on the development and production of advanced energy storage materials.
Mr. Goodwin’s current research focuses on developing activated biochar for low pressure hydrogen and methane storage, as well as low energy impact CO2 direct air capture & super critical state storage. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and private sector, Mr. Goodwin’s is investigating the conversion of farm waste into high value activated carbons.
Prior to his current biomass conversion work, Mr. Goodwin developed activated carbon structures from nanoengineered aerogels at EnerG2 Technologies. Building on this work, Mr. Goodwin designed a flow capacitor that precipitated BASF's purchase of EnerG2.
Mr. Goodwin's intimate understanding of how carbon structures affect performance led to the creation of the core technology that spun out of EnerG2 to become Group14 Technologies, a US based lithium-ion battery anode materials manufacturing company currently commercializing silicon-carbon composites and valued at $16 Billion.
Mr. Goodwin is now forward-focused on supporting Africa's global leadership in carbon negative advanced materials manufacturing for the clean-energy transition, climate smart agriculture, and water filtration that will create new industries, job opportunities, and innovative climate solutions.
Joel Nana Kontchou is a CEO/Managing Director, Board Member, Investor, Community Leader, and Senior Professional with over 35 years of global experience in the energy industry, encompassing electricity, oil, and gas.
He is a dynamic and transformational leader known for driving revenue growth and surpassing goals through pragmatic strategy
Joel Nana Kontchou is a CEO/Managing Director, Board Member, Investor, Community Leader, and Senior Professional with over 35 years of global experience in the energy industry, encompassing electricity, oil, and gas.
He is a dynamic and transformational leader known for driving revenue growth and surpassing goals through pragmatic strategy development, positive culture building, employee education, and data analytics. Joel has a strong affinity for enhancing operational excellence and good governance in internationally oriented and intellectually challenging environments.
Key Highlights:
Former CEO of Eneo Cameroon:
Led the financial turnaround and privatization of the 3,700-employee
public utility.Implemented a 170 billion FCFA investment plan.
Increased the electrification rate in Cameroon by 20%. Grew service from 858,000 to over 1.3 million customers, providing electrical power generation and distribution across the nation.
Schlumberger, Managing Director West and Central Africa:
Honed expertise in operational efficiency and strategic planning over 30 year tenure.
Founder & Principal at Makoe Ventures:
Invests in young African entrepreneurs driving sustainable development.
Industry Leadership:
Director at United Bank of Africa Cameroon:
Plays a key role in shaping the bank's strategic direction.
Director at UBTS International:
Advises on lifecycle deployment of telecom infrastructures, digital platforms, and economic development programs targeting the least developed and emerging countries in Africa and worldwide.
Community and Thought Leader Leadership:
Joel is a Community Leader in Cameroon and Thought Leader in Central Africa where he is widely recognized for his contributions to economic growth and sustainable development in the region.
Joel Nana Kontchou's visionary leadership and extensive experience position Facet Power for sustained growth and strategic success.
Michael Robbins brings over 25 years of financial services experience, having capitalized 500 companies and raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Michael began his career as a Wall Street investor relations executive, preparing public company CEOs for financial scrutiny and interfacing with brokers, analysts, and fund managers. Michae
Michael Robbins brings over 25 years of financial services experience, having capitalized 500 companies and raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Michael began his career as a Wall Street investor relations executive, preparing public company CEOs for financial scrutiny and interfacing with brokers, analysts, and fund managers. Michael launched and managed a hedge fund in New York before moving to Sydney, Australia, where he founded an investor relations agency. His expertise spans technology, real estate, socially responsible investing, valuation, and complex business structures. With sustainability and social impact always a focus, Michael has dedicated a significant portion of his career to climate-conscious businesses, sustainable development, and innovative agricultural practices including modeling a hemp economy for Ethiopia.
Glenn Davies is a Co-Founder of Net Zero-X, a blockchain-based exchange that connects impact capital with projects focused on achieving Net Zero, .Co-Founder & the current Group CEO of CAC-H2, a green hydrogen & renewable energy company headquartered in Singapore, and a deep tech venture manager.. Mr. Davies stands at the forefront of th
Glenn Davies is a Co-Founder of Net Zero-X, a blockchain-based exchange that connects impact capital with projects focused on achieving Net Zero, .Co-Founder & the current Group CEO of CAC-H2, a green hydrogen & renewable energy company headquartered in Singapore, and a deep tech venture manager.. Mr. Davies stands at the forefront of the fastest-moving industry trend — green hydrogen.
He’s spent the past five years evangelizing a global shift to renewable energy and is helping position CAC-H2 as a leader in the waste-to-hydrogen space. He is highly experienced in green energy project & business development, marketing, and business strategy and is skilled in green hydrogen, green ammonia, carbon credit generation, and sustainable impact projects.
At the core of CAC-H2’s mission lies a steadfast alignment with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the principles enshrined in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The overarching objective is to drive change on a global scale by facilitating the transition from conventional fossil fuels to clean, sustainable energy sources. Mr. Davies’s journey towards this ambitious goal is guided by an exceptional team of experts, boasting decades of experience in the waste to energy sector. Mr. Davies is a seasoned CEO & Board Director with 25 years’ experience leading private & public organizations including: Director of GH2 Capital Pte, Ltd., Director of 1MillionTonnes Pty Ltd., Former Director of Stemcell United (ASX: SCU) and Former COO of YuuZoo Limited (SGX:YZ).
Peter MBILE, is a Landscape Restoration Expert and Environmental Management Leader in Cameroon. He has more than 30 years of work experience covering Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Development, Agroforestry Science and Practice, Forest, Climate & REDD+, Restoration Opportunities Assessments, and coordinating associated field programs
Peter MBILE, is a Landscape Restoration Expert and Environmental Management Leader in Cameroon. He has more than 30 years of work experience covering Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Development, Agroforestry Science and Practice, Forest, Climate & REDD+, Restoration Opportunities Assessments, and coordinating associated field programs. A highly networked professional, Peter has worked twice for the World-Wide Fund for Nature - WWF, with the World Agroforestry Center -ICRAF, the World Resources Institute - WRI where he was based in Washington DC USA, for the World Conservation Union - IUCN and for USAID - and West Africa where he was based in Accra, Ghana.
Mr. Mbile is an innovator, and applied scientist who has developed, tested and published numerous natural resources management methodologies. He is founder of Moneytrees, a Landscape Restoration stakeholders’ communications platform being set-up to accelerate landscape restoration in Cameroon and Africa.
As a committed problem solver by nature, Mr. Mibile is dedicated to helping Cameroon and Africa resolve some of the most intractable environmental management and rural development problems. Peter holds a Joint Honors BSc degree in Forestry and Soil Sciences, University College North Wales-UK; A Master of Science degree in Resources Management from the University Edinburgh, Scotland – UK; and a PhD in Forest Policy and Economics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ryal de Waal is a key member of Reinpower and brings expertise in the agriculture sector with a focus on sustainability and solving load shedding in the poultry industry. As an entrepreneurial leader since 2010, Mr. de Waal has founded many businesses and successful start-ups with a passion for identifying and capitalizing on fresh oppor
Ryal de Waal is a key member of Reinpower and brings expertise in the agriculture sector with a focus on sustainability and solving load shedding in the poultry industry. As an entrepreneurial leader since 2010, Mr. de Waal has founded many businesses and successful start-ups with a passion for identifying and capitalizing on fresh opportunities while leveraging extensive networks across diverse business sectors. Mr. de Waal is currently manufacturing HOCl based products (Medical, veterinary, water treatment & disinfectants) in various industries with the main aim to replace harsh chemicals with our green, sustainable and biodegradable products/technology.
Mr. de Waal’s professional skills encompass a deep understanding of Financial Management, General Management, Financial Systems, Costing Models, IT Systems, Cash Flow Management, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Business Development. He is a dedicated team player but also possesses the ability to operate independently coupled with a penchant for problem-solving.
Jean Marie NIZIGIYIMANA is Co-Founder & President of FACET ECO JENI, and CEO at JENI-ECO Company and Head of the Department of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Resilience
United Forces of Partners for Sustainable Development. Mr. NIZIGIYIMANA also leads U.S. Burundi Diaspora economic development initiatives in Burundi.
Burundi,
Jean Marie NIZIGIYIMANA is Co-Founder & President of FACET ECO JENI, and CEO at JENI-ECO Company and Head of the Department of Environmental Protection and Climate Change Resilience
United Forces of Partners for Sustainable Development. Mr. NIZIGIYIMANA also leads U.S. Burundi Diaspora economic development initiatives in Burundi.
Burundi, like many other African countries, struggles with the issue of waste management that includes a massive amount of plastic pollution. This waste and pollution are the main cause of diseases related to poor hygiene in country. Realizing that plastic pollution is a global issue causing air, land, and water pollution, Mr. NIZIGIYIMANA set out with one purpose: ZERO PLASTIC IN BURUNDI.
To achieve this goal, JENI-ECO Company was founded which now recycles around 5 tons of plastic waste per month making pavers for landscaping, driveways, walkways, and patios. By collecting plastic waste and turning it into useful products that can address not only critical environmental and public health issues but also two key social challenges, Women Empowerment and Youth Employment, especially in rural areas.
Kofi Debrah , has over 20 years of experience managing,
creating and leading high impact businesses and social mobilization
campaigns. He is passionate about creating and implementing
business systems that raise the incomes of tropical rural farming
households whilst regenerating biodiversity. He has worked with a
number of leading instituti
Kofi Debrah , has over 20 years of experience managing,
creating and leading high impact businesses and social mobilization
campaigns. He is passionate about creating and implementing
business systems that raise the incomes of tropical rural farming
households whilst regenerating biodiversity. He has worked with a
number of leading institutions including USAID, FAO, and the
Forestry Commission of Ghana. Kofi is co-founder and MD of OKO
Energy and has an executive seat on the Aya Carbon board.
Tim Smits van Oyen strongly believes that businesses
should make sure that their business model has a positive impact
on the planet and its communities. He has spent the last four years
in Ghana as the Regional Manager West Africa for JS Cocoa. Before
that he was an Investment Analyst at Rubio Impact Ventures in
Amsterdam. Tim has been selecte
Tim Smits van Oyen strongly believes that businesses
should make sure that their business model has a positive impact
on the planet and its communities. He has spent the last four years
in Ghana as the Regional Manager West Africa for JS Cocoa. Before
that he was an Investment Analyst at Rubio Impact Ventures in
Amsterdam. Tim has been selected as one of the Sustainable Young
100 of the Netherlands in 2021. Tim is co-founder of OKO Energy
and the MD of Aya Carbon.
Clinton Payne, Co-Founder of Kalulu, is an experienced Civil Engineer with over 18 years of working on multi-faceted, large-scale infrastructure projects throughout South Africa and Namibia. Mr. Payne has a B.Eng in Civil Engineering from Stellenbosch University, brings skills in Project Engineering, Construction, Road, Civil Engineering
Clinton Payne, Co-Founder of Kalulu, is an experienced Civil Engineer with over 18 years of working on multi-faceted, large-scale infrastructure projects throughout South Africa and Namibia. Mr. Payne has a B.Eng in Civil Engineering from Stellenbosch University, brings skills in Project Engineering, Construction, Road, Civil Engineering, and Project Planning to the global decarbonisation efforts with Kalulu Resources and Partners.
Mr. Payne’s commitment to and love for nature started when he was a Boy Scout in the Western Cape and carries through in his work with biochar to restore habitat for wildlife and healthy communities. Kalulu harvests invasive species and encroachment bush for biomass to energy facilities, creating renewable energy, biofuels and biochar as well as job creation for local communities while generating useful and valuable products.
Chris Simwinga is Co-Founder and Programs Coordinator of Serengeti Eco Protection and Development Alliance (SEPDA TANZANIA). a non-profit organization working to sustainably rehabilitate, protect and manage the natural resources and endangered species of Songwe and Mara regions of Tanzania while increasing the livelihood security and inco
Chris Simwinga is Co-Founder and Programs Coordinator of Serengeti Eco Protection and Development Alliance (SEPDA TANZANIA). a non-profit organization working to sustainably rehabilitate, protect and manage the natural resources and endangered species of Songwe and Mara regions of Tanzania while increasing the livelihood security and income generating capacity of project participants: 400 small holder farmers. He is an expert in stakeholders engagement and organization known for making multi-stakeholder environmental projects come to life.
Chris began his career at Tanzania's National Bank of Commerce. His passion for environmental conservation soon led him to conduct research at the World Bank, where he became acutely aware of the devastating impact of deforestation on land degradation. This realization fueled his commitment to environmental activism, leading him to work with, co-found, and lead several organizations, including Kagera Environmental Conservation, Trees for the Future, Serengeti Environmental Development and Protection Association, and Serengeti Eco.
Under Chris' leadership, Iringa Environmental Protectors (IEP), a IEP has undertaken numerous impactful initiatives, such as establishing tree nurseries operated by rural communities and distributing seedlings to schools, colleges, and other locations across Tanzania, resulting in the planting of three million trees.
Ken Gafner is Chairman of award winning Single Destination (SD) Energy. His key technical input in engineering projects is the overall conceptualising of the optimum design solution and developing this in conjunction with the design team to the detailed design stage. Thereafter a secondary role is performed in support of the team undert
Ken Gafner is Chairman of award winning Single Destination (SD) Energy. His key technical input in engineering projects is the overall conceptualising of the optimum design solution and developing this in conjunction with the design team to the detailed design stage. Thereafter a secondary role is performed in support of the team undertaking detailed design and implementation. His key responsibilities in SD Energy include project and business development on global energy projects, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kuwait, Iraq and many more.
Mr. Baillie is Managing Director of SD Energy and an electrical engineer with over 30 years of experience in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Electronics and Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) with key skills in data center infrastructure and control systems for power projects. Power system controls and automation is there
Mr. Baillie is Managing Director of SD Energy and an electrical engineer with over 30 years of experience in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Electronics and Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) with key skills in data center infrastructure and control systems for power projects. Power system controls and automation is therefore part of SD Energy’s skills during the full life cycle of the project. His key responsibilities in the award winning SD Energy, include project design and implementation.
Peter Elliot has over 50 years of International business experience covering many aspects of finance and banking. Mr. Elliot started out on the London Stock Exchange and moved on to become a money broker working in London, Switzerland, Singapore, Luxembourg and Hong Kong where he became the Office Director at age 27. Returning to Europe h
Peter Elliot has over 50 years of International business experience covering many aspects of finance and banking. Mr. Elliot started out on the London Stock Exchange and moved on to become a money broker working in London, Switzerland, Singapore, Luxembourg and Hong Kong where he became the Office Director at age 27. Returning to Europe he moved into Trade Finance with several large International Banks, and then traveled the world again with his final position as Global Head of Structured Trade Finance. He has also served as a company Director of a Public Company in Thailand. The knowledge and contacts he has gained over this time make him a valuable contributor as an advisor to Kalulu Resources. He loves meeting people and developing new business opportunities. Mr. Elliot has especially a keen interest in Africa and the environment.
Having lived in Kenya as a child and now has a son and 2 grandchildren in Namibia he believes that by solving the Encroachment Bush problem and applying a biochar solution we will ease the stress on the soil, improve water and nutrient retention and in turn restore the grassland for the benefit of all.
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