Laconic Team of Seasoned Leaders
Our executive team consists of seasoned experts from a wide range of business, academic, and governmental sectors. We bring together a wealth of experience that combines a wide range of skills and knowledge to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of ecology, economy, and security. This helps drive our mission forward where we envision a world that aligns humanity’s progress with the protection, restoration, and ongoing sustainability of natural systems, while driving economic growth. Led by Andrew Gilmour, Co-founder and CEO, our committed team upholds uncompromising excellence, high standards, discretion and honest communication.
Andrew Gilmour
Mr. Andrew Gilmour is a serial entrepreneur and an accomplished business leader with over 20 years’ experience in global security & critical infrastructure development industries. Mr. Gilmour has extensive experience working with governments and sovereign nations operating in multiple financial, legal, and regulatory environments. Adept at working with complex financing structures and business processes to drive operational results, Mr. Gilmour is skilled at creating and managing high-performing teams in global environments. Mr. Gilmour holds a BA in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from the University of Chicago.
Jacob Clayton
Mr. Jacob Clayton has over 15 years’ experience as a seasoned officer in the United States Marine Corps solving a wide range of technical, operational, and leadership challenges in dynamic foreign contexts and highly structured government organizations. Mr. Clayton has gained extensive experience developing projects from conception to delivery for a wide range of critical infrastructure applications. With a MSc in Integrated Design, Technology and Business from the University of Southern California, Mr. Clayton is proud to have developed the ‘Ecology Defense’ concept that protects human life and the ability to live in harmony with the environment.
David Crammond
Mr. David Crammond has over 40 years’ experience as a global finance executive with a successful track record of identifying new business opportunities in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Singapore. Mr. Crammond has held a wide variety of executive roles in financial, technological, environmental and charitable organizations in Europe and Asia, including IHS Markit - a S&P 500 company. Having lived for many years in Asia, Mr. Crammond has extensive knowledge of doing business in Asia Pacific and China and understanding the diverse cultural nuances of the region.
Dave Matheson
Mr. David Matheson is a senior financial executive with over 40+ years’ worldwide experience in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, and real estate industries. Mr. Matheson handled all financial and operational functions of multiple successful public and private companies, as well as those listed on the TSX and NYSE respectively. Holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Mr. Matheson is well versed in international jurisdictional tax regimes in many G-20 countries including, Canada, United States, Australia and Indonesia. Mr. Matheson is a Certified Professional Accountant with a Chartered Accountant designation.
Mitch Carmen
Mr. Mitch Carmen has over 15 years’ experience working with data and analytics and has led teams to deliver AI solutions across every sector of the economy. With a background in financial risk management and a passion for automation, Mr. Carmen has helped build intelligent systems ranging from KYC automation for big banks to early warning systems for large manufacturers in complex supply chains. Mr. Carmen holds a MSc in Applied Data Science from University of Chicago and a BA in Finance & Economics from Illinois Weslyean University.
Quoc Bui
Mr. Quoc Bui is a seasoned technology leader with 25+ years’ experience in high-growth global companies. As a proven technologist, he has excelled in leadership roles for renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Intel, and Deutsche Bank. Mr. Bui possesses extensive knowledge in enterprise software design and cloud platforms, playing a pivotal role in creating technology engines, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft BizTalk Server, and Microsoft SQL Server. Mr. Bui is accredited with various certifications, including Accenture certified Solution Architect, ISC2 certified for Cybersecurity (CISSP), and Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect. With fluency in English and French and conversational Mandarin, Mr. Bui is adept at collaborating across cultures and leading diverse teams. Mr. Bui holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Florida Institute of Technology.
Mike Weeks
Mr. Mike Weeks has over 20 years’ experience as a senior business consultant and coach providing communications, sales and leadership advise across diverse industries and government agencies, such as elite members of the special defence forces and G-20+ countries. Mr. Weeks is particularly well versed in delivering training in dangerous and high-pressured environments and leading and managing crisis and risk detection and resolution programs. Mr. Weeks is a published author of ‘Resilience by Design’ with both Random House and Wiley.
Elke Heiss
Ms. Heiss is a strategic marketer with over 30 years’ experience providing strategic marketing counsel, development and management of integrated global marketing, internal and external communications, and go-to-market programs for B2B technology companies, including many world-wide corporate reputation and product positioning campaigns. Throughout her career, Ms. Heiss has held several executive positions and gained in-depth experience helping several technology companies go public and working for Cleantech initiatives, including, Cleantech Group, Think London and Veolia Environment. Living and working in Asia, Europe and the U.S. has provided Ms. Heiss with a global perspective that she rigorously applies to strategic marketing and communications counsel. Ms. Heiss holds a BA honors degree in Business Organization from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. She is fluent in English and German.
Grace Smith
Ms. Grace Smith is an environmental specialist with 15+ years’ data collection, analysis, project management, communications and business development experience working in a diverse range of international climate change adaptation and waste management policies and frameworks in Southeast Asia and Africa. Ms. Smith has extensive knowledge working towards policies on waste management and urban planning, with particular focus on behavioral change around plastic pollution. With a strong proven track record managing projects and creating strategies for a variety of companies, Ms. Smith has worked for NGOs and international organizations such as the World Bank. Ms. Smith has a Masters in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation from the University of East London and is fluent in French and English.
Tommy Olson
Mr. Tommy Olson has 28 years’ experience as a Senior Military Police and Security Branch Officer in the US Marine Corps serving various military and law enforcement roles. He is a Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy graduate and maintains an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. With a MA in Business and Organizational Security Management, Mr. Olson is a proven expert in leading and managing security operations in evolving global military and diplomatic landscapes around the world.