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 expertise and experience to combine a wide range of skills and knowledge to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of ecology, economy, and security and drive our mission forward. We envision a world where humanity’s progress aligns 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.
Anna Leese de Escobar
Ms. Anna Leese de Escobar has over 30 years’ experience in applied superconductivity and the transition of cutting-edge technology into military intelligence systems. Having founded a thriving R&D laboratory within the US Navy R&D establishment, Ms. Leese de Escobar is a Proud Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors holding numerous patents and publications. As a Senior Member of IEEE, she is one of America’s foremost experts on high-temperature superconductor-based sensing and radio frequency receiver systems. Ms. Leese de Escobar holds a BS in Physics from UCLA.
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.
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.
Patrick Zuber
Mr. Patrick Zuber is a seasoned professional and leader with over 20 years international experience as a Senior Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Zuber conducted many global operations faced with complex operational, logistical, and political challenges understanding the environment and solving dynamic problems. With a Master of Business Administration, Mr. Zuber is a proven leader in operations, program management, data analytics, and economics.
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.