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1221 <span>About</span> 1222 1223 1224 <h1 class="es-content"> 1225 We are <br><span>The Ocean Cleanup</span> 1226 1227 </h1> 1228 1229 1230 1231 <button data-type="video-play" data-video-html="<iframe title="This Is The Largest Cleanup in History | The Ocean Cleanup" width="250" height="141" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Pv1Otdg4fok?feature=oembed&autoplay=1&color=white&rel=0&modestbranding=1&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>" data-video-embed-element="page-header-inner" data-video-class-element="page-header" data-handler="lazyVideoEmbedPlay" id="page-header-video-button" data-is-in-page-header="true"> 1232 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="play"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#play"></use> </svg> 1233 <span>Watch video</span> 1234 </button> 1235 </div> 1236 </div> 1237 1238 1239</header> 1240 1241 1242 <div class="flexible-content es-content"> 1243 1244 1245 <section class="facts-block facts-block--secondary"> 1246 <div class="facts-block__inner"> 1247 <ul> 1248 1249 <li> 1250 <h3>Founded <span>2013</span> 1251</h3> 1252 1253 <p>Dutch inventor Boyan Slat founded The Ocean Cleanup at the age of 18 in his hometown of Delft, the Netherlands.</p> 1254 </li> 1255 1256 <li> 1257 <h3> 1258<span>Non-profit</span> foundation</h3> 1259 1260 <p>We are fully reliant on donations from individuals, corporations, governments and institutions. </p> 1261 </li> 1262 1263 <li> 1264 <h3>HQ <span>Rotterdam</span> 1265</h3> 1266 1267 <p>The Ocean Cleanup's team consists of more than 150 professionals with different backgrounds and expertise; all bound together to one vision: rid the world's oceans of plastic. 1268</p> 1269 </li> 1270 </ul> 1271 1272 1273 1274 </div> 1275</section> 1276 1277 1278 1279 1280 1281<section class="text-block text-block--regular text-block--white text-block--description"> 1282 <div class="text-block__inner"> 1283 1284<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--large block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 1285 Big problems require <span>big solutions</span> 1286</h2> 1287 1288 <div class="text-block__body" data-enhancer="zoomableImageFinder"> 1289 <p style="text-align: center;">Every year, hundreds of thousands of tons of <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/ocean-plastic/">plastic enter the oceans</a>, primarily from rivers. And the plastic thatâs afloat within the oceans isnât going away by itself. To effectively solve the problem, we need to both <strong>halt the trash flow from rivers</strong>, and <strong>remove legacy plastics from the oceans</strong> at the same time.</p> 1290<p style="text-align: center;">The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organization, is developing and scaling solutions to rid the worldâs oceans of plastic. Our aim is to put ourselves out of business once the oceans are clean.</p> 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 </div> 1297 </div> 1298</section> 1299 1300 1301 1302 1303 <section class="image-slider-block"> 1304 <div class="image-slider-block__inner" data-enhancer="imageSlider"> 1305 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/01/1911-The-Ocean-Cleanup-BoyaninAsia-DvdK-1111149-960x640.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/01/1911-The-Ocean-Cleanup-BoyaninAsia-DvdK-1111149-320x213.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/01/1911-The-Ocean-Cleanup-BoyaninAsia-DvdK-1111149-640x427.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/01/1911-The-Ocean-Cleanup-BoyaninAsia-DvdK-1111149-960x640.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="213" alt="Boyan Slat at the Interceptor in Klang river, Malaysia" decoding="async"> 1306 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/Large-230916_System03_Trip1_towing_drone_pic_10-960x540.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/Large-230916_System03_Trip1_towing_drone_pic_10-320x180.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/Large-230916_System03_Trip1_towing_drone_pic_10-640x360.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/Large-230916_System03_Trip1_towing_drone_pic_10-960x540.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="180" alt="" decoding="async"> 1307 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/10/211009-catch-system-002-960x640.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/10/211009-catch-system-002-320x213.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/10/211009-catch-system-002-640x426.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/10/211009-catch-system-002-960x640.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="213" alt="" decoding="async"> 1308 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/210831_Oceans_Systems_02_Final_Extraction_S5_DL42-960x640.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/210831_Oceans_Systems_02_Final_Extraction_S5_DL42-320x213.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/210831_Oceans_Systems_02_Final_Extraction_S5_DL42-640x427.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/210831_Oceans_Systems_02_Final_Extraction_S5_DL42-960x640.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="213" alt="Plastic catch onboard the support vessel, after emptying the retention zone of System 002. The catch is later sorted and put into containers." decoding="async"> 1309 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099013-960x640.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099013-320x213.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099013-640x427.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099013-960x640.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="213" alt="Conveyor belt with debris in Klang River, Malaysia" decoding="async"> 1310 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Motagua-Quetzalito-11-HD-1-960x640.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Motagua-Quetzalito-11-HD-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Motagua-Quetzalito-11-HD-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/09/Motagua-Quetzalito-11-HD-1-960x640.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="213" alt="Motagua River, Guatemala, plastic pollution" decoding="async"> 1311 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/about-slider-1-1244x700-2_opt-960x540.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/about-slider-1-1244x700-2_opt-320x180.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/about-slider-1-1244x700-2_opt-640x360.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/about-slider-1-1244x700-2_opt-960x540.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="180" alt="" decoding="async"> 1312 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/System03_Full_Deployment-960x540.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/System03_Full_Deployment-320x180.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/System03_Full_Deployment-640x360.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/09/System03_Full_Deployment-960x540.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 1000px) 900px, 75vw" width="320" height="180" alt="System03 Full Deployment" decoding="async"> 1313 </div> 1314</section> 1315 1316 1317 1318 1319 1320<section class="text-block text-block--regular text-block--secondary text-block--no-description"> 1321 <div class="text-block__inner"> 1322 1323<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--small block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 1324 We must <span>act on</span> <br> this global problem 1325</h2> 1326 1327 </div> 1328</section> 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334<section class="advantages-block advantages-block--secondary" data-has-four-items="false"> 1335 <div class="advantages-block__inner"> 1336 1337 <ul> 1338 <li> 1339 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="environment"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#environment"></use> </svg> 1340 <h3>Environment</h3> 1341 1342 1343 <p>Plastic pollution in the world's oceans is one of the biggest environmental issues of our time, impacting nearly 900 marine species. 1344 1345</p> 1346 1347 </li> 1348 <li> 1349 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="economy"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#economy"></use> </svg> 1350 <h3>Economy</h3> 1351 1352 1353 <p>It is estimated that marine ecosystems provide benefits of up to $50 trillion per year through their ecosystem services (Constanza et al., 2014). Plastic pollution is estimated to reduce the value of these ecosystem services by $500 to $2500 billion per year (Beaumont et al., 2019). </p> 1354 1355 </li> 1356 <li> 1357 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="health"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#health"></use> </svg> 1358 <h3>Health</h3> 1359 1360 1361 <p>Plastic pollution does not only impact sea life, it also carries toxic pollutants into the food chain â a food chain including us humans.</p> 1362 1363 </li> 1364 </ul> 1365 1366 1367 1368 </div> 1369</section> 1370 1371 1372 1373 1374 1375<section class="text-block text-block--regular text-block--white text-block--description"> 1376 <div class="text-block__inner"> 1377 1378<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--large block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 1379 A simple idea turned into a <span>moonshot project</span> 1380</h2> 1381 1382 <div class="text-block__body" data-enhancer="zoomableImageFinder"> 1383 <p>At 16 years of age, <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/boyan-slat/">Boyan Slat</a> saw more plastic bags than fish when scuba diving in Greece. He thought: âWhy canât we just clean this up?â This question led him to research the plastic pollution problem for a school project. He learned about plastic accumulating in five large oceanic gyres, the largest one being the <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch/">Great Pacific Garbage Patch</a>. In 2012, Boyan Slat held a TEDx talk about how to rid the worldâs oceans of plastic using technology. The video went viral, and the momentum that followed allowed him to drop out of school and found The Ocean Cleanup.</p> 1384<button class="link link--expand" data-enhancer="expandButton" aria-expanded="false"> 1385 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="plus"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#plus"></use> </svg> 1386 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="minus"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#minu
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1394w, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-24196" class="wp-caption-text">System 03 in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, August 2023</figcaption></figure> 1395<p>The harvested plastic will be brought back to shore for recycling. We made our very first product – <a href="https://products.theoceancleanup.com/">The Ocean Cleanup Sunglasses</a> – using the catch of System 001/B in 2019. Going forward, we do not intend to make our own products, but partner with companies who will use our ocean plastic in their products.</p> 1396<h4>INTERCEPTORSâ¢</h4> 1397<p><a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/sources/">1000 rivers</a>, or 1% of the world’s rivers, account for 80% of the plastic flowing into the oceans from land. We have developed a toolkit of <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/rivers/">Interceptors</a> to tackle these rivers.</p> 1398<figure id="attachment_9530" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9530" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-9530" src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg" alt="Interceptor 002 in Klang River, Malaysia" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 5184w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/10/1908-MALAYSIA-1099156.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9530" class="wp-caption-text">Interceptor⢠002 in Klang River, Malaysia</figcaption></figure> 1399<p>Together with corporations, governments and individuals globally, we plan on tackling 1000 of the most polluted rivers with our technology, knowledge, experience, and network.</p> 1400<p>The Ocean Cleanup is a project; our goal is to reach a 90% reduction of floating ocean plastic by 2040. To see all cleanup systems deployed, visit our <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/dashboard/">Dashboard</a>.</p> 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 </div> 1407 </div> 1408</section> 1409 1410 1411 1412 1413 1414<section class="awards-global awards-global--many" data-enhancer="awardsBlock"> 1415 <div class="awards-global__inner"> 1416 <div class="awards-global__title"> 1417 1418<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--large block-title--secondary block-title--without-icon"> 1419 Awards & Recognitions 1420</h2> 1421 </div> 1422 <ul> 1423 <li> 1424 <a class="js-open" href="http://web.unep.org/championsofearth/laureates/2014/boyan-slat" aria-expanded="false"> 1425 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/un.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1426 </a> 1427 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1428 <span>2015</span> 1429 <h6>United Nations Champion of the Earth</h6> 1430 <div> 1431 <span>Awarded by</span> 1432 <p>The United Nations</p> 1433 </div> 1434 <a class="link link--arrow" href="http://web.unep.org/championsofearth/laureates/2014/boyan-slat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1435 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1436 Read more 1437 </a> 1438 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1439 </div> 1440 </li> 1441 <li> 1442 <a class="js-open" href="https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/designs-of-the-year#designs-of-the-year-2015-winners" aria-expanded="false"> 1443 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/design-museum.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1444 </a> 1445 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1446 <span>2015</span> 1447 <h6>Design of the Year</h6> 1448 <div> 1449 <span>Awarded by</span> 1450 <p>The Design Museum</p> 1451 </div> 1452 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/designs-of-the-year#designs-of-the-year-2015-winners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1453 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1454 Read more 1455 </a> 1456 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1457 </div> 1458 </li> 1459 <li> 1460 <a class="js-open" href="http://designtoimprovelife.dk/the-ocean-cleanup-array-index-award-2015-winner-community-category/" aria-expanded="false"> 1461 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/index.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1462 </a> 1463 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1464 <span>2015</span> 1465 <h6>Design to Improve Life</h6> 1466 <div> 1467 <span>Awarded by</span> 1468 <p>Index Design to Improve Life</p> 1469 </div> 1470 <a class="link link--arrow" href="http://designtoimprovelife.dk/the-ocean-cleanup-array-index-award-2015-winner-community-category/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1471 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1472 Read more 1473 </a> 1474 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1475 </div> 1476 </li> 1477 <li> 1478 <a class="js-open" href="https://katerva.net/news/4-the-ocean-cleanup---katerva-award-2015-grand-prize-winner" aria-expanded="false"> 1479 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/katerva.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1480 </a> 1481 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1482 <span>2015</span> 1483 <h6>Katerva Award 2015</h6> 1484 <div> 1485 <span>Awarded by</span> 1486 <p>Katerva</p> 1487 </div> 1488 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://katerva.net/news/4-the-ocean-cleanup---katerva-award-2015-grand-prize-winner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1489 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1490 Read more 1491 </a> 1492 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1493 </div> 1494 </li> 1495 <li> 1496 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.fastcodesign.com/3049911/the-2015-innovation-by-design-awards-winners-social-good" aria-expanded="false"> 1497 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/fast-company.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1498 </a> 1499 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1500 <span>2015</span> 1501 <h6>Innovation by Design</h6> 1502 <div> 1503 <span>Awarded by</span> 1504 <p>Fast Company</p> 1505 </div> 1506 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.fastcodesign.com/3049911/the-2015-innovation-by-design-awards-winners-social-good" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1507 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1508 Read more 1509 </a> 1510 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1511 </div> 1512 </li> 1513 <li> 1514 <a class="js-open" href="http://time.com/4115398/best-inventions-2015/" aria-expanded="false"> 1515 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/time.svg" sizes="100px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1516 </a> 1517 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1518 <span>2015</span> 1519 <h6>The 25 Best Inventions of 2015</h6> 1520 <div> 1521 <span>Awarded by</span> 1522 <p>Time.com</p> 1523 </div> 1524 <a class="link link--arrow" href="http://time.com/4115398/best-inventions-2015/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1525 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1526 Read more 1527 </a> 1528 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1529 </div> 1530 </li> 1531 <li> 1532 <a class="js-open" href="http://www.youngship.com/youngship-international/news/young-entrepreneur-award-2017/" aria-expanded="false"> 1533 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/norshippingawards.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/norshippingawards.png 342w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/norshippingawards.png 320w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1534 </a> 1535 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1536 <span>2015</span> 1537 <h6>Young Entrepreneur Award</h6> 1538 <div> 1539 <span>Awarded by</span> 1540 <p>Nor-Shipping and YoungShip International</p> 1541 </div> 1542 <a class="link link--arrow" href="http://www.youngship.com/youngship-international/news/young-entrepreneur-award-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1543 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1544 Read more 1545 </a> 1546 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1547 </div> 1548 </li> 1549 <li> 1550 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fhej45gihd/boyan-slat-21/#372efd612f12" aria-expanded="false"> 1551 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/forbes30under301.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1552 </a> 1553 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1554 <span>2016</span> 1555 <h6>Forbes 30 under 30</h6> 1556 <div> 1557 <span>Awarded by</span> 1558 <p>Forbes</p> 1559 </div> 1560 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fhej45gihd/boyan-slat-21/#372efd612f12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1561 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1562 Read more 1563 </a> 1564 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1565 </div> 1566 </li> 1567 <li> 1568 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275915" aria-expanded="false"> 1569 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/entrepreneur.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/entrepreneur.png 339w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/entrepreneur.png 320w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1570 </a> 1571 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1572 <span>2016</span> 1573 <h6>Entrepreneur's Brilliant 100</h6> 1574 <div> 1575 <span>Awarded by</span> 1576 <p>Entrepreneur Magazine</p> 1577 </div> 1578 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275915" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1579 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1580 Read more 1581 </a> 1582 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1583 </div> 1584 </li> 1585 <li> 1586 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.rederi.no/en/aktuelt/2017/winner-heyerdahl-award/" aria-expanded="false"> 1587 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/theheyerdahlaward.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1588 </a> 1589 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1590 <span>2017</span> 1591 <h6>The Heyerdahl Award</h6> 1592 <div> 1593 <span>Awarded by</span> 1594 <p>The Norwegian Shipowners' Association</p> 1595 </div> 1596 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.rederi.no/en/aktuelt/2017/winner-heyerdahl-award/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1597 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1598 Read more 1599 </a> 1600 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1601 </div> 1602 </li> 1603 <li> 1604 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.readersdigest.ca/culture/european-year-boyan-slatan-wants-clean-oceans/" aria-expanded="false"> 1605 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/readers-digest-web.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/readers-digest-web.png 367w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/readers-digest-web.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/readers-digest-web.png 320w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1606 </a> 1607 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1608 <span>2017</span> 1609 <h6>European of the Year</h6> 1610 <div> 1611 <span>Awarded by</span> 1612 <p>Reader's Digest</p> 1613 </div> 1614 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.readersdigest.ca/culture/european-year-boyan-slatan-wants-clean-oceans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1615 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1616 Read more 1617 </a> 1618 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1619 </div> 1620 </li> 1621 <li> 1622 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.elsevierweekblad.nl/nederland/achtergrond/2018/12/dit-is-de-nederlander-van-het-jaar-2018-659819/" aria-expanded="false"> 1623 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/elsevier-weekblad.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1624 </a> 1625 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1626 <span>2017</span> 1627 <h6>Dutchman of the Year</h6> 1628 <div> 1629 <span>Awarded by</span> 1630 <p>Elsevier</p> 1631 </div> 1632 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.elsevierweekblad.nl/nederland/achtergrond/2018/12/dit-is-de-nederlander-van-het-jaar-2018-659819/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1633 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1634 Read more 1635 </a> 1636 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1637 </div> 1638 </li> 1639 <li> 1640 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.euronews.com/2018/05/23/european-leadership-awards-all-you-need-to-know" aria-expanded="false"> 1641 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/european-leadership-awards.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1642 </a> 1643 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1644 <span>2018</span> 1645 <h6>European Entrepreneurs of the Year</h6> 1646 <div> 1647 <span>Awarded by</span> 1648 <p>Euronews</p> 1649 </div> 1650 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.euronews.com/2018/05/23/european-leadership-awards-all-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1651 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1652 Read more 1653 </a> 1654 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1655 </div> 1656 </li> 1657 <li> 1658 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-marc-benioff-boyan-slat-ocean-cleanup-plastic/" aria-expanded="false"> 1659 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/wired.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/wired.png 337w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/06/wired.png 320w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1660 </a> 1661 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1662 <span>2018</span> 1663 <h6>25 people that will shape the next 25 years</h6> 1664 <div> 1665 <span>Awarded by</span> 1666 <p>WIRED Magazine</p> 1667 </div> 1668 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-marc-benioff-boyan-slat-ocean-cleanup-plastic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1669 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1670 Read more 1671 </a> 1672 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1673 </div> 1674 </li> 1675 <li> 1676 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.macquarie.com/50award" aria-expanded="false"> 1677 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/08/macquarie-award.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1678 </a> 1679 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1680 <span>2019</span> 1681 <h6>Macquarie 50th anniversary award</h6> 1682 <div> 1683 <span>Awarded by</span> 1684 <p>Macquarie Group Foundation</p> 1685 </div> 1686 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.macquarie.com/50award" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1687 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1688 Read more 1689 </a> 1690 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1691 </div> 1692 </li> 1693 <li> 1694 <a class="js-open" href="https://en.fpdgi.org/projects/fpdgi-awards/awards/2020/boyan-slat-2020-fpdgi-international-award/" aria-expanded="false"> 1695 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/06/fundacion-princesa-girona-award-web.png" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1696 </a> 1697 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1698 <span>2020</span> 1699 <h6>2020 FPdGi International Award</h6> 1700 <div> 1701 <span>Awarded by</span> 1702 <p>Princess of Girona Foundation</p> 1703 </div> 1704 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://en.fpdgi.org/projects/fpdgi-awards/awards/2020/boyan-slat-2020-fpdgi-international-award/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1705 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1706 Read more 1707 </a> 1708 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1709 </div> 1710 </li> 1711 <li> 1712 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.dutchdesignawards.nl/en/gallery/the-interceptor/" aria-expanded="false"> 1713 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/dutch-design-awards-logo.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/dutch-design-awards-logo.png 618w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/dutch-design-awards-logo-360x182.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/dutch-design-awards-logo-320x162.png 320w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1714 </a> 1715 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1716 <span>2020</span> 1717 <h6>Dutch Design Awards</h6> 1718 <div> 1719 <span>Awarded by</span> 1720 <p>Dutch Design Awards</p> 1721 </div> 1722 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.dutchdesignawards.nl/en/gallery/the-interceptor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1723 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1724 Read more 1725 </a> 1726 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1727 </div> 1728 </li> 1729 <li> 1730 <a class="js-open" href="https://footprintus.com/footprint-announces-its-ocean-hero-award-winners/" aria-expanded="false"> 1731 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue-640x421.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue-640x421.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue-360x237.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue-768x505.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue-320x210.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Footprint_Logo_Blue.png 954w" sizes="100px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1732 </a> 1733 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1734 <span>2021</span> 1735 <h6>Ocean Hero Award</h6> 1736 <div> 1737 <span>Awarded by</span> 1738 <p>Footprint</p> 1739 </div> 1740 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://footprintus.com/footprint-announces-its-ocean-hero-award-winners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1741 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1742 Read more 1743 </a> 1744 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1745 </div> 1746 </li> 1747 <li> 1748 <a class="js-open" href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/2021/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-websites-and-mobile-sites/sustainability-environment/174581/the-ocean-cleanup" aria-expanded="false"> 1749 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2-640x301.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2-640x301.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2-360x169.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2-768x361.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2-320x150.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/11/logo-the-webby-awards-2.png 800w" sizes="100px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1750 </a> 1751 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1752 <span>2021</span> 1753 <h6>Websites and Mobile Sites Sustainability & Environment (People's Voice & Webby)</h6> 1754 <div> 1755 <span>Awarded by</span> 1756 <p>Webby</p> 1757 </div> 1758 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/2021/websites-and-mobile-sites/general-websites-and-mobile-sites/sustainability-environment/174581/the-ocean-cleanup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1759 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1760 Read more 1761 </a> 1762 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1763 </div> 1764 </li> 1765 <li> 1766 <a class="js-open" href="https://time.com/7172487/boyan-slat/" aria-expanded="false"> 1767 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-640x125.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-640x125.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-360x70.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-768x150.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-320x62.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo-960x187.png 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/TIME100-logo.png 1010w" sizes="100px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1768 </a> 1769 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true">
1770 <span>2024</span> 1771 <h6>TIME 100 CLIMATE</h6> 1772 <div> 1773 <span>Awarded by</span> 1774 <p>TIME</p> 1775 </div> 1776 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://time.com/7172487/boyan-slat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1777 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1778 Read more 1779 </a> 1780 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1781 </div> 1782 </li> 1783 <li> 1784 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/boyan-slat/?list=sustainability-leaders" aria-expanded="false"> 1785 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/forbes-sust-logo.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/forbes-sust-logo.png 217w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/forbes-sust-logo-100x100.png 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/forbes-sust-logo-80x80.png 80w" sizes="100px" width="" height="" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1786 </a> 1787 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1788 <span>2025</span> 1789 <h6>Forbes Sustainability Leaders</h6> 1790 <div> 1791 <span>Awarded by</span> 1792 <p>Forbes</p> 1793 </div> 1794 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/boyan-slat/?list=sustainability-leaders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1795 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1796 Read more 1797 </a> 1798 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1799 </div> 1800 </li> 1801 <li> 1802 <a class="js-open" href="https://www.rivierafilm.org/en/#:~:text=Stephen%20Frears-,PLANET%20STAR%20AWARD,-The%20Ocean%20Cleanup" aria-expanded="false"> 1803 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1-640x592.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1-640x592.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1-360x333.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1-768x710.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1-320x296.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/05/planetstar-logo-1.png 924w" sizes="100px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1804 </a> 1805 <div class="awards-global__meta js-meta" aria-hidden="true"> 1806 <span>2026</span> 1807 <h6>Planet Star Award</h6> 1808 <div> 1809 <span>Awarded by</span> 1810 <p>Riviera International Film Festival </p> 1811 </div> 1812 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://www.rivierafilm.org/en/#:~:text=Stephen%20Frears-,PLANET%20STAR%20AWARD,-The%20Ocean%20Cleanup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 1813 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 1814 Read more 1815 </a> 1816 <a class="awards-global__close js-close" href="#" aria-label="Close">×</a> 1817 </div> 1818 </li> 1819 </ul> 1820 </div> 1821</section> 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828<section class="text-media-block text-media-block--regular text-media-block--large-text text-media-block--image-right text-media-block--secondary" data-type="regular"> 1829 <div class="text-media-block__inner"> 1830 1831 <div class="text-media-block__body"> 1832 1833<h2 class="block-title block-title--left block-title--small block-title--primary block-title--without-icon">
1834 <span>The impact</span> of cleanup 1835</h2> 1836 1837 <p>Research shows the majority of plastic in the gyres (by mass) is made up of larger debris. By removing the plastic while most of it is still large, we prevent it from breaking down into dangerous microplastics.</p> 1838<p>Our aim is to have removed 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040.</p> 1839<p>We plan to do this by cleaning up the legacy plastic – the plastic already floating in the ocean – and by stopping the sources of plastic flowing into our oceans.</p> 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 </div> 1848 1849 <div class="text-media-block__media"> 1850 1851 1852 <figure data-enhancer="zoomableImage" data-zoom-srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208.png 990w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208-360x325.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208-640x577.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208-768x693.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208-320x289.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208-960x866.png 960w"> 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859<picture> 1860 1861 1862 <source srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/scaled/640x/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208.png.webp" type="image/webp"> 1863 1864 1865 <source srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/scaled/640x/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208.png" type="image/png"> 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 <img srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/scaled/640x/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208.png 375w" sizes="(min-width: 375px) 640px," src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/scaled/640x/app/uploads/2022/08/Macroplastic-in-ocean-surface-layer-e1661874266208.png" alt="Macroplastic in ocean surface layer." width="640" height="577" data-enhancer="objectFit" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 1871 1872</picture> 1873 1874 <figcaption>Macroplastic in ocean surface layer. To clean up the ocean we need to stop new plastic coming in and clean up what is already out there. Lebreton et al (<a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/updates/the-quest-to-find-the-missing-plastic/">2019</a>).</figcaption> 1875 </figure> 1876 1877 1878 </div> 1879 1880 </div> 1881</section> 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887<section class="text-block text-block--regular text-block--white text-block--description"> 1888 <div class="text-block__inner"> 1889 1890<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--large block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 1891 Leadership 1892</h2> 1893 1894 <div class="text-block__body" data-enhancer="zoomableImageFinder"> 1895 <p style="text-align: center;">To succeed in its mission, The Ocean Cleanupâs management team relies on a combination of innovative talent and high-level industry experience. The organization also benefits from the invaluable support and guidance of its advisory boards.</p> 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 </div> 1902 </div> 1903</section> 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 <section class="board-member-block"> 1909 <div class="board-member-block__inner"> 1910 1911<h2 class="block-title block-title--left block-title--tiny block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 1912 Management team 1913</h2> 1914 1915 <dl data-handler="boardMemberList"> 1916 <dt> 1917 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1918 Boyan Slat 1919 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1920 </a>
1921 <span>CEO & Founder and First Statutory Director</span> 1922 </dt> 1923 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1924<p>Inventor since birth. Founded The Ocean Cleanup at age 18. Youngest ever recipient of the UNâs highest environmental accolade; Champion of the Earth in 2015. Awarded the maritime industryâs Young Entrepreneur Award in 2015 by HM King Harald of Norway.</p> 1925<p>Chosen as European of the Year by Readers Digest in 2017. Member of the Thiel Fellowship.</p> 1926</dd> 1927 <dt> 1928 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1929 Stacey Santoso 1930 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1931 </a> 1932 <span>Chief Financial Officer and Second Statutory Director</span> 1933 </dt> 1934 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1935<p>Over 15 years of experience in finance in senior positions across both for-profit and non-profit sectors. MSc in International Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2006) and an International Executive Master of Finance and Control from Maastricht University (2014).</p> 1936<p>Previous roles include senior positions at ING, GE, and Greenpeace.</p> 1937</dd> 1938 <dt> 1939 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1940 Julian Searle 1941 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1942 </a> 1943 <span>Chief Development Officer</span> 1944 </dt> 1945 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1946<p>Julian is a high-performance Corporate Development Professional with experience in Consumer Electronics, Clean Energy, Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Aerospace, and Telecommunications industries.</p> 1947<p>He played a key role in developing a first of its kind grass roots technology development services business at SVTC Technologies and Novati Technologies. As Chief Commercial Officer at SCRG, he led the company from a negative position to profitable growth exceeding 30% annually.</p> 1948</dd> 1949 <dt> 1950 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1951 Henk van Dalen 1952 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1953 </a> 1954 <span>VP of Science & Technology</span> 1955 </dt> 1956 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1957<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Over 17 years of experience in managerial and director positions across for profit and non-profit sectors. Master’s in business of Energy Systems from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft, 2014), Bachelor of Science in Meteorology & Oceanography from the University of East Anglia (2005) and completed the Executive Leadership Program at THNK School of Creative Leadership in 2019. </span></p> 1958<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Previous roles include senior positions at Heerema Marine Contractors and Fugro.</span></p> 1959</dd> 1960 <dt> 1961 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1962 Marco Piët 1963 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1964 </a> 1965 <span>VP of Deployment & Operations </span> 1966 </dt> 1967 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1968<p>With an academic background in civil engineering and management, Marco’s studies concluded in Cambodia, where a deep interest in Asia first took root.</p> 1969<p>Professionally, he worked primarily with consulting engineering firms such as Royal HaskoningDHV and Arcadis, leading various water-related departments.</p> 1970<p>Marco spent nearly six years in Jakarta with Royal HaskoningDHV, overseeing water operations in both Indonesia and the Philippines.</p> 1971</dd> 1972 <dt> 1973 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1974 Blanca Garcia 1975 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1976 </a>
1977 <span>Communications Director</span> 1978 </dt> 1979 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1980<p><span data-teams="true">With over 20 years in global strategic communications, she has led narrative shaping, thought leadership, and reputation management across Europe, Asia and Latin America. </span></p> 1981<p><span data-teams="true">Her career includes executive roles at Dronamics, Fisker and Nissan, where she guided organizations through transformation, crises and industry disruption. </span></p> 1982<p><span data-teams="true">Known for her ability to translate complexity into clear, influential storytelling, she builds trust, strengthens leadership visibility and drives communication strategies that support organizational growth.</span></p> 1983</dd> 1984 <dt> 1985 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1986 Martin Stockman 1987 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 1988 </a> 1989 <span>Director of People and Organization</span> 1990 </dt> 1991 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 1992<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Martin is a senior Human Resource professional with a deep knowledge of building businesses from Startup to scale up and on to mature Corporate.</p> 1993<p>With a Bachelor Honours Degree in International Business Studies, he has lived and worked internationally since moving to The Netherlands in 1998.</p> 1994<p>Career highlights include transforming Navteq, a pioneering Dutch tech startup, into a global success -delivering the digital location data that support countless everyday technologies.</p> 1995</dd> 1996 <dt> 1997 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 1998 LetÃcia Passos 1999 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2000 </a> 2001 <span> General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs (Advisor)</span> 2002 </dt> 2003 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2004<p>LetÃcia Passos is the General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs at The Ocean Cleanup, leading the legal and governance architecture behind the organisation’s global mission to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic.</p> 2005<p>With 15+ years across corporate law, international negotiations, and technology transactions, including nearly a decade at IBM, she brought that expertise where she felt it mattered most. At The Ocean Cleanup she has built a legal function from the ground up: enabling global deployments, structuring international partnerships, and building the governance frameworks that allow a fast-moving organisation to operate with integrity at scale.</p> 2006<p>She holds an LLM in Law, Technology and Environment and a postgraduate qualification in Banking Law.</p> 2007</dd> 2008 </dl> 2009 </div> 2010</section> 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 <section class="board-member-block"> 2016 <div class="board-member-block__inner"> 2017 2018<h2 class="block-title block-title--left block-title--tiny block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 2019 Supervisory Board 2020</h2> 2021 2022 <dl data-handler="boardMemberList"> 2023 <dt> 2024 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 2025 Bert Bruggeman 2026 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2027 </a> 2028 <span>Chairman</span> 2029 </dt> 2030 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2031<p>CEO at Gefira Solutions; former executive roles with Tesla, SunEdison, Cypress Semiconductor, Biomason and Next Gen Powersystems. Holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Micro-Electronics from the Katholieke University in Leuven. Currently serves as an advisor to Torramics, a microfluidic pump solution, and Shyft, a smart energy management solution.</p> 2032</dd> 2033 <dt> 2034 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 2035 Maartje Bouvy 2036 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2037 </a>
2038 <span>Finance & Governance</span> 2039 </dt> 2040 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2041<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">CFO at Lely Group, Non-executive director at Dutch Flower Group, Former CFO at Facilicom and Rituals. Other former leadership roles at KPN, Royal Haskoning and Unilever. Holds a Postgraduate EMFC, drs in Economics, BBA and LLB. Governance: New Board Programm Nyenrode.</span></p> 2042</dd> 2043 <dt> 2044 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 2045 Erik Oostwegel 2046 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2047 </a> 2048 <span>Technology and R&D</span> 2049 </dt> 2050 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2051<p>String of roles with Royal HaskoningDHV incl. CEO for over 10 years. Currently Chief Commercial Officer in the Executive Board, various (advisory) board roles [e.g. International Advisory Board Deltares, Inspirational Board Green Village at the Delft University of Technology], consulting engineer, energy transition advocate, co-creator for a better world. M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering. </p> 2052</dd> 2053 <dt> 2054 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 2055 Chris van der Vorm 2056 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2057 </a> 2058 <span>Communications</span> 2059 </dt> 2060 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2061<p>Entrepreneur, Filmmaker and Investor. Former director at PharmAccess Foundation and Health Insurance Fund. MSc. Civil Engineering (hydraulic Engineering).</p> 2062</dd> 2063 <dt> 2064 <a class="js-board-member-item" href="#"> 2065 Feike Sijbesma 2066 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-down"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-down"></use> </svg> 2067 </a> 2068 <span>Senior Advisor to Supervisory Board</span> 2069 </dt> 2070 <dd aria-hidden="true"> 2071<p>Chairman Supervisory Board Royal Philips, Former CEO DSM (2007-2020, Honorary Chair), Co-chair Global Climate Adaptation Centers, Member Private Lab World Bank Group (Carbon Pricing Champion), Member Board Trustees World Economic Forum. Awarded Humanitarian of the Year (2010)by United Nations, Honorary Doctorates Universities of Groningen & Maastricht, Listed by Fortune Worldâs Greatest Leaders (2018) and by Harvard Business Review Worldâs 100 most successful CEOâs (2019), Decorated as Grand Officer in order or Orange Nassau.</p> 2072</dd> 2073 </dl> 2074 </div> 2075</section> 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 <section class="team-members-block" id="team"> 2081 <div class="team-members-block__inner"> 2082 <div class="team-members-block__header"> 2083 2084<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title-- block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 2085 The crew 2086</h2> 2087 2088 <div class="team-members-block__filters"> 2089 2090<div class="filter-nav filter-nav--centered"> 2091 <div class="filter-nav__scroller"> 2092 <nav class="filter-nav__inner" aria-label="Categories"> 2093 <ul class="filter-nav__list"> 2094 <li class="filter-nav__item"> 2095 <a class="filter-nav__link" aria-current="true" data-slug="all" aria-label="See all team members that belong to All" data-handler="filterNav" data-enhancer="filterNavActive" data-subject="team-member"> 2096 <span>All</span> 2097 </a> 2098 </li> 2099 <li class="filter-nav__item"> 2100 <a class="filter-nav__link" href="https://theoceancleanup.com/team-members/type/management/" data-slug="Management Team" aria-label="See all team members that belong to Management Team" data-handler="filterNav" data-enhancer="filterNavActive" data-subject="team-member">
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roles, both in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations<\/p>\n<p>A strong advocate for diversity, building trust, and creating accountability<\/p>\n<p>I am a foodie, who loves to travel, dive and climb<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Stacey Santoso</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7-320
2145x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/07/Small-220704_portraits_7.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2146<h4>Stacey Santoso</h4> 2147<span>CFO</span> 2148</div> 2149</li> 2150<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development,Management Team" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="3"> 2151<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Julian Searle","position":"Chief Development Officer","description":"<p>Proud to be leading the great folks driving Business Solutions for The Ocean Cleanup. The complexity and challenges associated with obtaining funds for our mission are incredibly exciting to me and I am hoping to help build the economic turbo boosters that we need!<\/p>\n<p>25 years in corporate USA building business and solutions for leading edge technology and product companies. <\/p>\n<p>Home is Austin Texas, when not working you can find me hanging out with the family, learning to cook, golf, woodwork, play instruments or feeding chickens, cutting grass (weeds) and digging holes!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Julian Searle</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_JulianSearle-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2152<h4>Julian Searle</h4> 2153<span>Chief Development Officer</span> 2154</div> 2155</li> 2156<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications,Management Team" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="4"> 2157<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Blanca Garcia","position":"Communications Director","description":"<p>With one of the most creative teams I have ever worked with, we shape how The Ocean Cleanup is understood, trusted, and supported as it scales its impact.<br \/>\nOver the past decade, my strategic communications work has taken me across land and sky, from one of the leading automotive companies in the world to the first cargo drone airline in Europe. That journey has brought me to 
2157focus on the health of the sea, something I care deeply about.<br \/>\nWhen not at work, you will usually find me at an airport heading to a new adventure, or slowing down in nature, with yoga, or a good book.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Blanca Garcia</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/01/251204_Older_Portrait_BlancaGarcia-1-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/01/251204_Older_Portrait_BlancaGarcia-1-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/01/251204_Older_Portrait_BlancaGarcia-1-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/01/251204_Older_Portrait_BlancaGarcia-1-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/01/251204_Older_Portrait_BlancaGarcia-1-1-520x520.jpg 520w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2158<h4>Blanca Garcia</h4> 2159<span>Communications Director</span> 2160</div> 2161</li> 2162<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Management Team,Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="5"> 2163<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Henk van Dalen","position":"VP of Science & Technology","description":"<p>Together with the team, we have a clear goal to rid the world\u2019s oceans of plastic.<br \/>\nWith a background in Meteorology & Oceanography and Business Management, I\u2019ve had the privilege of managing complex projects from ideation to execution while building impactful teams.<br \/>\nFamily and nature are my foundation, keeping me grounded in all that I do.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Henk van Dalen</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Henk-van-Dalen_200902_2nd_portrait_0098_HighRes-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Henk van Dalen, MT member and VP of Science & Technology at The Ocean Cleanup" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2164<h4>Henk van Dalen</h4> 2165<span>VP of Science & Technology</span> 2166</div> 2167</li> 2168<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Management Team,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="6"> 2169<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Marco Pi\u00ebt","position":"VP of Deployment & Operations ","description":"<p>Overseeing all rivers operations worldwide. Academic background in civil engineering and management.<br \/>\nWorked with consulting engineering firms such as Royal HaskoningDHV and Arcadis, leading various water-related departments.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Marco Piët</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/12/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Piet-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2170<h4>Marco Piët</h4> 2171<span>VP of Deployment & Operations </span> 2172</div> 2173</li> 2174<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance,Management Team" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="7"> 2175<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Martin Stockman","position":"Director of People and Organization","description":"<p>Strategic when necessary but never happier than when\u2019 rolling up the sleeves\u2019 on the operations side of the business, Martin\u2019s strength is seeing the strength in others, building relationships and teams to get things done.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA leader with a hands-on approach to HR, supportive of his team and the decisions the professionals in it make. In the driver's seat, but never in the way.\u201d<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Martin Stockman</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241008_Portrait_MartinStockman-3-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2176<h4>Martin Stockman</h4> 2177<span>Director of People and Organization</span> 2178</div> 2179</li> 2180<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="8"> 2181<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Let\u00edcia Passos","position":"General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs","description":"<p>I am the General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs at The Ocean Cleanup, which means I spend my days making sure the legal architecture is as ambitious as the mission. 15+ years of legal experience, most of them in tech, including nearly a decade at IBM working on AI and complex financing. I have an LLM in 
2181Law, Technology and Environment, which is either a coincidence or fate.<\/p>\n<p>The future of our Blue Planet is in our hands. I want to use everything I know to be part of ridding it of plastic.<\/p>\n<p>I also used to collect sunglasses.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of LetÃcia Passos</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Leticia-Passos_201019_6th_portrait_1535_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Leticia" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2182<h4>LetÃcia Passos</h4> 2183<span>General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs</span> 2184</div> 2185</li> 2186<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="9"> 2187<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Ahmad Damaj","position":"Head of Environmental & Social Impact","description":"<p>Part of the Environment and Social Affairs team, I am a senior environmental manager for Oceans.<\/p>\n<p>My background is centered around environmental management and impact assessment. Always trying to bring the latest and greatest technological innovations into the environmental field, so I enjoy innovating ways to use AI and cutting-edge hardware for environmental good!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Ahmad Damaj</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AhmadDamaj_-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2188<h4>Ahmad Damaj</h4> 2189<span>Head of Environmental & Social Impact</span> 2190</div> 2191</li> 2192<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="10"> 2193<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Alice-Catherine Collins","position":"Director of Project Management","description":"<p>I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cambridge University, and have a background in thermochemical recycling of plastic waste, upstream packaging design, circular 
2193economy in various roles both technical and management. I also did some consultancy work in the nuclear sector.<\/p>\n<p>Fun fact: I set up The Ocean Cleanup 'band': The O Shutups!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Alice-Catherine Collins</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210811_Portraits__0029.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2194<h4>Alice-Catherine Collins</h4> 2195<span>Director of Project Management</span> 2196</div> 2197</li> 2198<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="11"> 2199<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Bobby Leijgraaf","position":"Head of Engineering Deployment","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Bobby Leijgraaf</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1240.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Bobby" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2200<h4>Bobby Leijgraaf</h4> 2201<span>Head of Engineering Deployment</span> 2202</div> 2203</li> 2204<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="12"> 2205<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Ewan Topping","position":"Marketing Director","description":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Ewan and I am here is to find ways for others to support and grow our mission. Prior to helping out here, I spent more than 20 years at in the corporate world in various marketing, (digital) communications and management roles. covering brand strategy and directorship, sponsorships, communication, digital platforms, e-commerce, as well as facilitation, training, and coaching people to be the best they can be.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Ewan Topping</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/01/Medium-240124_Portrait_EwanTopping-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2206<h4>Ewan Topping</h4> 2207<span>Marketing Director</span> 2208</div> 2209</li> 2210<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="13"> 2211<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Florent Beauverd","position":"Head of Creative and Documentary Productions","description":"<p>Self-educated videographer, photographer and copywriter<\/p>\n<p>Bsc. Geosciences & Environment<\/p>\n<p>Curious about physics & mechanical engineering. Tendency to shatter iPhone screens. In love with the great outdoors<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Florent Beauverd</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-80
2211x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/260608_Portrait_FlorentBeauverd-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2212<h4>Florent Beauverd</h4> 2213<span>Head of Creative and Documentary Productions</span> 2214</div> 2215</li> 2216<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="14"> 2217<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jessica Ahlborn","position":"Communications manager","description":"<p>Mountain and ocean-loving Kiwi who is passionate about protecting our planet. With a background in business administration and sustainability, I help make sure our impact is shared with the world. Outside of work, you can usually find me running or hiking somewhere.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jessica Ahlborn</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Medium-260618_Portraits_JessicaAhlborn-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2218<h4>Jessica Ahlborn</h4> 2219<span>Communications manager</span> 2220</div> 2221</li> 2222<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="15"> 2223<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Laurent Lebreton","position":"Head of Research","description":"<p>15 years of experience in ocean modelling, environmental data science and mapping.<br \/>\nOcean lover, sailor, surfer and globetrotter<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Laurent Lebreton</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-250327_Portrait_Laurent_Lebreton-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2224<h4>Laurent Lebreton</h4> 2225<span>Head of Research</span> 2226</div> 2227</li> 2228<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="16"> 2229<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Manon Ait Amrouche","position":"Head of Technology","description":"<p>Coordinating engineering team and driving scopes from concept development to execution for the<br \/>\nOcean Project<\/p>\n<p>8 years\u2019 experience in offshore construction engineering and operations<\/p>\n<p>Doing my dream job!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Manon Ait Amrouche</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Manon-Ait-Amrouche_200826_1st_portrait_session_39_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Manon" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2230<h4>Manon Ait Amrouche</h4> 2231<span>Head of Technology</span> 2232</div> 2233</li> 2234<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="17"> 2235<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Mariana D\u00e1vila Bustamante","position":"Head of QHSE ","description":"<p>Turning international (QHSE) standards, certifications, and impact claims into systems that actually work\u2014structured, traceable, and embedded in day-to-day operations. Active in the humanitarian and development space since 2007, and still mission-driven.<br \/>\nWorking at the intersection of strategy and delivery, I partner with leadership to strengthen 
2235safety, quality, environmental care, and impact\u2014bringing clarity without slowing things down. I\u2019m drawn to big challenges that protect people and the planet, and approach them with energy and determination. Outside work, you\u2019ll find me hiking, hosting food gatherings, going to concerts, or singing karaoke.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Mariana Dávila Bustamante</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MarianaDavilaBustamante-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2236<h4>Mariana Dávila Bustamante</h4> 2237<span>Head of QHSE </span> 2238</div> 2239</li> 2240<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="18"> 2241<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Nisha Bakker","position":"Director of New Market Development","description":"<p>Idealist, likes to get things done and highly energized by bringing people together to do so. <\/p>\n<p>Our audacious ambitions to clean our oceans and rivers also require a great amount of resources.  Together with the team, I inspire others to join us in achieving our mission and turn this inspiration into action.  Your voice, support, cash, in-kind, knowledge, expertise can help us achieve our mission and make our planet a nicer place for all of us. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Nisha Bakker</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Medium-220216_Portrait_Session_124.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2242<h4>Nisha Bakker</h4> 2243<span>Director of New Market Development</span> 2244</div> 2245</li> 2246<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="19"> 2247<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Onno van de Sande","position":"Integrated River Solutions Director","description":"<p>I manage our manufacturing partner and ensure  Interceptors are manufactured and installed in rivers world wide.<\/p>\n<p>I love sailing, skiing and any outdoor activities with family and friends and hope one day we will be able to so without plastic waste around us...<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Onno van de Sande</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Onno-van-de-Sande_201019_6th_portrait_2867_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2248<h4>Onno van de Sande</h4> 2249<span>Integrated River Solutions Director</span> 2250</div> 2251</li> 2252<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="20"> 2253<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Renata Correia","position":"Head of River Analysis & Performance","description":"<p>Providing reliable information and supporting strategic decisions for plastic interception and extraction solutions in aquatic environments across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Experience in 
2253coordinating and executing river surveys campaigns, feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments and hydrodynamic modelling in large rivers and coastal areas in South America.<\/p>\n<p>Adventure and challenge seeker, either for work or fun, in water or in land. Fascinated by our mission and enthusiasm! Also, bossa nova, samba and MPB lover.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Renata Correia</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_90.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Renata" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2254<h4>Renata Correia</h4> 2255<span>Head of River Analysis & Performance</span> 2256</div> 2257</li> 2258<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="21"> 2259<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Rene Bastiaan Net","position":"30-cities Program Director ","description":"<p>My role in the organization is to implement the 30 cities program. This I plan to do by bringing structure for the teams and stakeholders, and by streamlining our efforts.<\/p>\n<p>My background is easily summarized as project management. I have been in charge of projects ranging from design and construction of logistics terminals, a ship repair yard and a hydro power plant.<\/p>\n<p>Married, 2 sons, living in the hills of the Netherlands. I really like going to classical concerts, preferably organ concerts, and dancing (I'm not saying I'm any good at it).<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Rene Bastiaan Net</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-260212_Portraits_February_P1003138.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2260<h4>Rene Bastiaan Net</h4> 2261<span>30-cities Program Director </span> 2262</div> 2263</li> 2264<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="22"> 2265<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Riccardo Farina","position":"Head of Partnerships Funding","description":"<p>After many years spent as a supporter, now a crew member on a mission to build, engage, and nourish corporate partners relations to fund the cleanup. Analytic background, 5+ years of experience in business development and partnership management in Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Bouldering lover, jiu-jitsu enthusiast.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Riccardo Farina</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Medium-220712_Portrait_Session_894.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2266<h4>Riccardo Farina</h4> 2267<span>Head of Partnerships Funding</span> 2268</div> 2269</li> 2270<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="23"> 2271<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Robin Clegg","position":"Head of PR & Media","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Robin Clegg</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-250327_Portrait_Robin_Clegg-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2272<h4>Robin Clegg</h4> 2273<span>Head of PR & Media</span> 2274</div> 2275</li> 2276<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="24"> 2277<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Sin\u00e9ad O&#8217;Flanagan","position":"Head of Project Management - Rivers","description":"<p>
2277Background in Civil and Structural Engineering design and project management<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy supporting our teams to reach their goals and prevent plastic from reaching the oceans<\/p>\n<p>I often refer to myself as the information squirrel; gathering, absorbing, organizing and sharing!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Sinéad O’Flanagan</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230905_Portrait_SineadOFlanagan-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2278<h4>Sinéad O’Flanagan</h4> 2279<span>Head of Project Management - Rivers</span> 2280</div> 2281</li> 2282<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="25"> 2283<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Tatjana Scroggie","position":"Director of Supply Chain ","description":"<p>I am involved whenever we purchase or deliver products or services.<\/p>\n<p>Many, many years of experience in procurement and supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>My main goal is to leave the world a better place for our kids.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Tatjana Scroggie</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2284<h4>Tatjana Scroggie</h4> 2285<span>Director of Supply Chain </span> 2286</div> 2287</li> 2288<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="26"> 2289<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Tim Farley","position":"Global Sales Operations Manager","description":"<p>As Global Sales Operations Manager, I support the Corporate Development teams by 
2289focusing on optimizing tools, processes, and insights that empower them to perform at their best.<\/p>\n<p>With over 20 years of experience in Global Sales Operations, my expertise is in streamlining processes, driving data-informed strategies, and aligning cross-functional teams to support organizational growth and impact.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work I enjoy backpacking, fishing, traveling to new places, and writing music.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Tim Farley</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250422_Portrait_Tim_Farley-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2290<h4>Tim Farley</h4> 2291<span>Global Sales Operations Manager</span> 2292</div> 2293</li> 2294<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="27"> 2295<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Viktorija Gaizutyte","position":"Head of Social Media","description":"<p>I make sure that people all around the world can follow The Ocean Cleanup on their mission to rid the world\u2019s oceans of plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Background in marketing and social media management in different industries from dredging in Rotterdam to an international newspaper in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<p>Love sleeping in tents. Sometimes I put it up in my living room<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Viktorija Gaizutyte</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-Viktorija-Gaizutyte_200924_4th_portrait_0452_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2296<h4>Viktorija Gaizutyte</h4> 2297<span>Head of Social Media</span> 2298</div> 2299</li> 2300<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="28"> 2301<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Adrian Moredia Valek","position":"Operations Manager","description":"<p>Currently leading the project in the Motagua River in Guatemala.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m an experienced architect with a master's in urban management and development and a PhD in urban climate adaptation, with a strong drive for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>You'll find me traveling in the mountains or the beach during my spare time, discovering new adventures, cultures, and tasty food. I\u2019m curious about life without plastic.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Adrian Moredia Valek</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AdrianMorediaValek_-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Adrian Moredia Valek" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2302<h4>Adrian Moredia Valek</h4> 2303<span>Operations Manager</span> 2304</div> 2305</li> 2306<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="29"> 2307<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Alessandra Gabbi","position":"Junior People and Organization Generalist","description":"<p>I\u2019m just an Italian passionate about understanding people.<\/p>\n<p>At work, I love creating supportive, energizing spaces where people feel seen and can shine.<br \/>\nOff the clock, give me sunshine, friends, and good food, and I\u2019m in my element.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Alessandra Gabbi</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_AlessandraGabbi-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2308<h4>Alessandra Gabbi</h4> 2309<span>Junior People and Organization Generalist</span> 2310</div> 2311</li> 2312<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="30"> 2313<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Alex Mills","position":"Senior Operations Manager","description":"<p>Manage all things operational when it comes to River Deployments.<\/p>\n<p>
2313Background in Heavy Lift engineering across all sectors, including but not limited to; Wind Farms, Oil and Gas, and Nuclear. <\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bikes, Fishing, and any other medium to explore nature.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Alex Mills</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_77-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2314<h4>Alex Mills</h4> 2315<span>Senior Operations Manager</span> 2316</div> 2317</li> 2318<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="31"> 2319<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Alexia Kapsaski","position":"Legal Counsel","description":"<p>Background and professional experience in criminal and corporate law<\/p>\n<p>Excited to be able to support the team and this amazing mission by providing legal advice, reviewing and preparing various types of contracts<\/p>\n<p>Love my cat, learning new languages, travelling, yoga and eating delicious desserts!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Alexia Kapsaski</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_AlexiaKapsaski-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2320<h4>Alexia Kapsaski</h4> 2321<span>Legal Counsel</span> 2322</div> 2323</li> 2324<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="32"> 2325<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Ana Carrasco","position":"Paralegal","description":"<p>Specialized in Energy, Resources, and Environment Law.<\/p>\n<p>I am proud to be part of the Legal & Global Affairs team and I enjoy liaising with other teams as well, for a great purpose. <\/p>\n<p>Fell in love with the ocean during my first responsible whale-watching expedition and every time I had the chance to snorkel in the Galapagos Islands. I truly believe that we need to try our best to ensure the preservation of the species that inhabit the seas and oceans of our only planet, and to make environmental protection a priority. <\/p>\n<p>I enjoy hiking, mountain climbing, salsa dancing, traveling, and trying delicious food from around the world. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Ana Carrasco</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_AnaCarrasco-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2326<h4>Ana Carrasco</h4> 2327<span>Paralegal</span> 2328</div> 2329</li> 2330<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="33"> 2331<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Andre Prasetyo","position":"Business Development Manager - Indonesia","description":"<p>Inclusive circular 
2331economy ecosystem builder<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Andre Prasetyo</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260618_Portraits_AndrePrasetyo-3.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2332<h4>Andre Prasetyo</h4> 2333<span>Business Development Manager - Indonesia</span> 2334</div> 2335</li> 2336<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="34"> 2337<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Andr\u00e9 Vollering","position":"Data Engineer & Solution Architect","description":"<p>Setting up and maintaining the data infrastructure.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of André Vollering</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Andre-Vollering_201019_6th_portrait_0602_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2338<h4>André Vollering</h4> 2339<span>Data Engineer & Solution Architect</span> 2340</div> 2341</li> 2342<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="35"> 2343<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Andriarimina Rakotonirina","position":"Computational Modelling Specialist","description":"<p>Developing numerical models, numerical simulations and leading experimental studies of The Ocean Cleanup systems<\/p>\n<p>2018-2020, Scientific software developer for groundwater and surface flows at Deltares, Delft<br \/>\n2016-2018, Post-doctoral research scientist and Lecturer at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada<br \/>\n2013-2016, PhD Candidate at IFP Energies nouvelles, Lyon France<\/p>\n<p>Passionate about making the world a better place<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Andriarimina Rakotonirina</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Andriarimina-Rakotonirina_200826_1st_portrait_session_99_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Andriarimina portrait" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2344<h4>Andriarimina Rakotonirina</h4> 2345<span>Computational Modelling Specialist</span> 2346</div> 2347</li> 2348<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="36"> 2349<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Angela Osorio","position":"Head of River Waste Management","description":"<p>Leading the waste management strategy for river projects. Dog lover.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Angela Osorio</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Angela-Osorio_200924_4th_portrait_0609_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Angela" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2350<h4>Angela Osorio</h4> 2351<span>Head of River Waste Management</span> 2352</div> 2353</li> 2354<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="37"> 2355<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Anouk Klapwijk","position":"River Operations Architect","description":"<p>
2355Background in Urban Design, Engineering and Planning.<\/p>\n<p>Working on these topics within our river projects across the world as operations architect.<\/p>\n<p>Life goal to build an A-frame cabin overlooking the surf and a clean ocean.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Anouk Klapwijk</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_86.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2356<h4>Anouk Klapwijk</h4> 2357<span>River Operations Architect</span> 2358</div> 2359</li> 2360<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="38"> 2361<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Arjen Tjallema","position":"Director of Technology ","description":"<p>I lead the R&D and concept development of the ocean cleanup system.<\/p>\n<p>10 years experience in offshore engineering, with a focus on hydrodynamics, moorings and dynamic positioning. Sailed my whole life, offshore and inshore, and combined those two passions in my job at The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>Hydrodynamics & motion-of-the-ocean expert. Floating & boating enthusiast. Happily innovating our way towards clean oceans.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Arjen Tjallema</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Arjen-Tjallema_201019_6th_portrait_2737_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2362<h4>Arjen Tjallema</h4> 2363<span>Director of Technology </span> 2364</div> 2365</li> 2366<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="39"> 2367<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Aurelia Ferraro","position":"Senior Partnership Manager","description":"<p>I am a passionate and energetic ocean enthusiast.<\/p>\n<p>After spending a year volunteering and traveling in Central America, I experienced firsthand the profound impact one can have, which inspired me to join The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong background in business development and 
2367sales across Europe and LATAM, I firmly believe in the power of collaboration to amplify our impact. This belief drives my role as Senior Partnership Manager at The Ocean Cleanup, where I am dedicated to finding and cultivating meaningful partnerships to rid our oceans of plastic.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Aurelia Ferraro</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_1190.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2368<h4>Aurelia Ferraro</h4> 2369<span>Senior Partnership Manager</span> 2370</div> 2371</li> 2372<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="40"> 2373<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Bas Maase","position":"Senior Partnership Manager","description":"<p>Having enjoyed a fulfilling corporate career, I am now responsible for finding new and running existing partnerships in support of our cleanup of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.<\/p>\n<p>I love science, economics, and languages: all of which I can put to good use working at The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, trying to find my inner Luka Don\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Bas Maase</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_472.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2374<h4>Bas Maase</h4> 2375<span>Senior Partnership Manager</span> 2376</div> 2377</li> 2378<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="41"> 2379<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Bas Ploeger","position":"Data and Software Engineer","description":"<p>Making plastic removal smarter and scalable using data processing and software solutions. PhD in Computer Science and 10+ years of corporate software engineering experience. Outside of work you can find me reading books, drumming to a song or keeping myself cross-fit to skate the beautiful 
2379Swedish lakes in winter.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Bas Ploeger</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_BasPloeger-5.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2380<h4>Bas Ploeger</h4> 2381<span>Data and Software Engineer</span> 2382</div> 2383</li> 2384<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="42"> 2385<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Blanca Guillen Cebrian","position":"Data Analytics Engineer Junior","description":"<p>Analyzing data from our river systems and transforming it into insightful findings.<\/p>\n<p>Industrial Engineer graduate, with a passion for applying Data Science to environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Photography and nature lover!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Blanca Guillen Cebrian</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_319.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Blanca" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2386<h4>Blanca Guillen Cebrian</h4> 2387<span>Data Analytics Engineer Junior</span> 2388</div> 2389</li> 2390<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="43"> 2391<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Bob Luijendijk","position":"Finance Coordinator","description":"<p>At The Ocean Cleanup I organize everything you can imagine that falls under account payable. Besides the basics, I assist the rest of the Finance team where necessary.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big supporter of The Ocean Cleanup and working here has been a dream come true. Also, I\u2019m a huge fan of David Attenborough and his nature documentaries. I love learning about the weird and bizarre things nature has produced.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Bob Luijendijk</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_62.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Bob" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2392<h4>Bob Luijendijk</h4> 2393<span>
2393Finance Coordinator</span> 2394</div> 2395</li> 2396<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="44"> 2397<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Briana Disisto","position":"Social Media Coordinator","description":"<p>I'm the definition of a social butterfly, and I'm on a quest to leave this world better than how I found it. I'm a big foodie and traveler, and have quite a full, eventful life: my worst fear is boredom.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Briana Disisto</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Briana_Disisto-4-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2398<h4>Briana Disisto</h4> 2399<span>Social Media Coordinator</span> 2400</div> 2401</li> 2402<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="45"> 2403<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Bruno Sainte-Rose","position":"Lead Computational Modeler","description":"<p>Leads plastic modeling activities<\/p>\n<p>Loves to put his rocket science education to down to earth challenging missions<\/p>\n<p>As a Caribbean islander knows the importance of cleaner oceans!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Bruno Sainte-Rose</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Bruno-Sainte-Rose_no_sunnies_.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2404<h4>Bruno Sainte-Rose</h4> 2405<span>Lead Computational Modeler</span> 2406</div> 2407</li> 2408<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="47"> 2409<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Caroline Leclerc","position":"Deputy Head of Rivers","description":"<p>Deploying The Ocean Cleanup solutions in the polluting rivers of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to stop plastic entering oceans .<\/p>\n<p>Years of Business Development in Africa, Middle-East and Europe in Telecommunications<\/p>\n<p>Fond of whales (most moving creatures of our blue planet)<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Caroline Leclerc</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Caroline-Leclerc_200902_2nd_portrait_0173_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Caroline" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2410<h4>Caroline Leclerc</h4> 2411<span>Deputy Head of Rivers</span> 2412</div> 2413</li> 2414<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="48"> 2415<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Charlotte de Jong","position":"Director Business Development Asia Pacific","description":"<p>Passionate about protecting our oceans by bringing together governments, businesses, philanthropies and development partners around a shared purpose. <\/p>\n<p>I believe that lasting environmental impact is built through collaboration, and I'm driven by creating the partnerships to turn ambitious ideas into scalable solutions across Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Charlotte de Jong</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-64
24150x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/08/Small-260618_Portraits_Charlotte-deJong-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2416<h4>Charlotte de Jong</h4> 2417<span>Director Business Development Asia Pacific</span> 2418</div> 2419</li> 2420<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="49"> 2421<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Chris Reichard","position":"Project Manager Senior","description":"<p>Creative, innovation loving engineer leading the structural team for the pacific system<\/p>\n<p>Experience in structural engineering with a mix of hydrodynamics and coding, previously worked for one of the largest vessels in the offshore industry<\/p>\n<p>Have a passion for the outdoors and always ready for an adventure<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Chris Reichard</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Chris-Reichard_201019_6th_portrait_0523_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2422<h4>Chris Reichard</h4> 2423<span>Project Manager Senior</span> 2424</div> 2425</li> 2426<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="50"> 2427<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Cornelis Dingemanse","position":"Modelling & Methods Lead","description":"<p>I\u2019m passionate about rivers, their dynamics, and the culture of people living near these rivers. I love telling stories on how rivers work by creating visuals backed up by solid data 
2427analysis.<\/p>\n<p>My background is in consulting, where I was responsible for the business development and implementation of flood forecasting services.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Cornelis Dingemanse</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_CornelisDingemanse_-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Cornelis Dingemanse" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2428<h4>Cornelis Dingemanse</h4> 2429<span>Modelling & Methods Lead</span> 2430</div> 2431</li> 2432<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="51"> 2433<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Cristina Luttner","position":"Waste Manager","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Cristina Luttner</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ChristinaLuttner-3.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2434<h4>Cristina Luttner</h4> 2435<span>Waste Manager</span> 2436</div> 2437</li> 2438<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="52"> 2439<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"David Higgins","position":"Field Assessment Lead","description":"<p>I work in the Data & Monitoring Team of the River Department conducting field research and data 
2439analysis in order to determine the best locations for Interceptor systems.<\/p>\n<p>I previously worked in a startup that developed small scale hydrokinetic turbines for power generation from river and ocean currents.<\/p>\n<p>Avid outdoor adventurer (like most of my colleagues. When I\u2019m not in the office I am probably surfing the<br \/>\nbeautiful waves of the south west coast of Ireland.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of David Higgins</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-David-Higgins_200826_1st_portrait_session_139_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="David portrait" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2440<h4>David Higgins</h4> 2441<span>Field Assessment Lead</span> 2442</div> 2443</li> 2444<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="53"> 2445<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Dawn Rottges","position":"Executive Assistant to CFO and CDO","description":"<p>The right-hand person to the CFO and CDO behind this amazing organization. Making sure they are organized and stay on top of the game for the ongoing mission<\/p>\n<p>Been an EA for 20+ years including a lot of other dynamic roles. Having lived in SA close to the ocean for over 10 years<\/p>\n<p>The love of paddling and snorkeling makes working at The Ocean Cleanup so rewarding, knowing we are here to clean up the oceans and rivers<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Dawn Rottges</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_DawnRottges_-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2446<h4>Dawn Rottges</h4> 2447<span>Executive Assistant to CFO and CDO</span> 2448</div> 2449</li> 2450<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="54"> 2451<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"D\u00e9bora Fanzeres","position":"Environmental Manager Jr.","description":"<p>\"As an Environmental Manager, I\u2019m driven to make sure our projects leave a positive mark on the ecosystems and communities around our deployments. With a master\u2019s in water management from TU Delft, an Environmental Engineering background, and an MBA in Environmental Management, it\u2019s a true pleasure to contribute to a cause I believe in deeply, and I\u2019m genuinely excited to make an impact in water and environmental projects. From sunny Brazil, I\u2019m happiest outdoors\u2014whether hiking, exploring nature, or just soaking up the sun. If I\u2019m not outside, you can probably catch me at the movies!\"<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Débora Fanzeres</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/241008_Portrait_DeboraFanzeres-6-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2452<h4>Débora Fanzeres</h4> 2453<span>Environmental Manager Jr.</span> 2454</div> 2455</li> 2456<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="55"> 2457<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Dewi van Joost","position":"People & Organisation Specialist","description":"<p>Assisting the HR team with a smile! I\u2019m here to help to make sure all HR and Recruitment related questions are answered. <\/p>\n<p>Passionate foodie that loves to travel and you can find me on the coast - anywhere in the world - as much as possible. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Dewi van Joost</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_1016.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2458<h4>Dewi van Joost</h4> 2459<span>People & Organisation Specialist</span> 2460</div> 2461</li> 2462<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="56"> 2463<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Dhanang Tri Wuriyandoko","position":"Senior Project Manager Indonesia","description":"<p>Managing deployments across Indonesia. Environmental engineer by academic background, with professional experiences in various water-related and waste management projects.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Dhanang Tri Wuriyandoko</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260212_Portrait_February_Dhanang-Tri-Wuriyandoko-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2464<h4>Dhanang Tri Wuriyandoko</h4> 2465<span>Senior Project Manager Indonesia</span> 2466</div> 2467</li> 2468<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="57"> 2469<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Dillian van Vliet","position":"Legal & Public Affairs Counsel","description":"<p>
2469Background and experience in maritime law. <\/p>\n<p>Very excited to support this amazing organization by steering contract negotiations, managing insurances, finding regulatory solutions and building international relationships. <\/p>\n<p>Love swimming, survival running and hiking. Always ready to learn something new.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Dillian van Vliet</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/12/Small-240124_Portrait_DillianVanVliet-5.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2470<h4>Dillian van Vliet</h4> 2471<span>Legal & Public Affairs Counsel</span> 2472</div> 2473</li> 2474<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="59"> 2475<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Dorine Poelhekke","position":" Regional Manager India","description":"<p>Creative strategist, business developer, design thinker, dog lover.<br \/>\nBuilds partnerships in India to stop plastic waste from entering oceans.<br \/>\nBackground in industrial design engineering, biogas industry, and economic diplomacy.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Dorine Poelhekke</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/02/Large-241008_Portrait_DorinePoelhekke-3_Dorine-Poelhekke-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2476<h4>Dorine Poelhekke</h4> 2477<span> Regional Manager India</span> 2478</div> 2479</li> 2480<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="60"> 2481<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Elina Kasneci","position":"AP Coordinator","description":"<p>As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, I work with the Finance team to make sure all invoices are processed and paid. My favourite part of the role is getting to see all the cool projects The Ocean Cleanup is working on in different locations around the world.<\/p>\n<p>I love being near the ocean (mostly because of my Greek roots) as well as in nature and taking care of my houseplants..all 50+ of them..<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Elina Kasneci</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_ElinaKasneci-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Elina Kasneci portrait" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2482<h4>Elina Kasneci</h4> 2483<span>AP Coordinator</span> 2484</div> 2485</li> 2486<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="61"> 2487<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Emily H. Montoya","position":"Senior Business Development Manager","description":"<p>A people connector turning relationships into action for our oceans.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Emily H. Montoya</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260618_Portraits_EmilyMontoya-1_Emily-Montoya.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2488<h4>Emily H. Montoya</h4> 2489<span>Senior Business Development Manager</span> 2490</div> 2491</li> 2492<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance,Enabling" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="62"> 2493<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Emma Deshaires","position":"Senior Finance Business Partner","description":"<p>Financial co-pilot for other teams \u2014 helping them plan, budget, and understand how their decisions affect the bigger picture. I make the numbers make sense so they can 
2493focus on doing their best work. When I was a kid, my dream was to become a marine biologist, so I\u2019m thrilled to now have the chance to work with a team dedicated to protecting our oceans.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Emma Deshaires</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Emma_Deshaires-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2494<h4>Emma Deshaires</h4> 2495<span>Senior Finance Business Partner</span> 2496</div> 2497</li> 2498<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="63"> 2499<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Enock Namwoyo","position":"Waste Manager Junior","description":"<p>Managing the waste we catch from the rivers and oceans sustainably. <\/p>\n<p>Loves to dance and definitely loves people. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Enock Namwoyo</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_778.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2500<h4>Enock Namwoyo</h4> 2501<span>Waste Manager Junior</span> 2502</div> 2503</li> 2504<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="64"> 2505<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Erick Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez","position":"QHSE Manager","description":"<p>From beautiful Guatemala, I am proud to be part of The Ocean Cleanup team and support the mission of ridding the world\u2019s oceans from plastic. With academic background in mechanical and industrial engineering, I've dedicated several years to the field of Quality, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE). My biggest passion is my family. I love traveling and connecting with people from all corners of the globe.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Erick Ordóñez</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Medium-241008_Portrait_ErickOrdonez-7.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2506<h4>Erick Ordóñez</h4> 2507<span>QHSE Manager</span> 2508</div> 2509</li> 2510<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="65"> 2511<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Erik Holmbom","position":"Operations Manager","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Erik Holmbom</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ErikHolmbom-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2512<h4>Erik Holmbom</h4> 2513<span>Operations Manager</span> 2514</div> 2515</li> 2516<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="66"> 2517<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Erika Tr\u00e4skvik","position":"Head of Digital Marketing","description":"<p>Working on ways to bring supporters along for the mission, offering ways for them to feel involved and invested in the cleanup. <\/p>\n<p>Finnish but speak 
2517Swedish. Grew up in the forest and spent the summers at the coast. Yes, Finland has summer too!<\/p>\n<p>Loving the \u201cnothing is impossible\u201d-spirit at The Ocean Cleanup<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Erika Träskvik</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-230905_Portrait_ErikaTraskvik-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2518<h4>Erika Träskvik</h4> 2519<span>Head of Digital Marketing</span> 2520</div> 2521</li> 2522<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="67"> 2523<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Eugenia Macari","position":"Partnership Manager","description":"<p>As part of the Funding & Partnerships team, I am responsible for identifying and managing fundraising opportunities for our cleanup, such as grants, partnerships, collaborations, and digital donations.<\/p>\n<p>Some numbers about me: I grew up in a remote village of 400 people in Moldova (very happy and proud about it!), have been involved in environmental volunteering since I was 12, lived in 5 countries, and speak 6 languages.<\/p>\n<p>I am passionate about everything related to the environment, food, and people.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Eugenia Macari</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_EugeniaMacari_-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2524<h4>Eugenia Macari</h4> 2525<span>Partnership Manager</span> 2526</div> 2527</li> 2528<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="68"> 2529<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Eva Potma","position":"Support Response Coordinator","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Eva Potma</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/240206_Portrait_EvaPotmaNEW-319-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/240206_Portrait_EvaPotmaNEW-319-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/240206_Portrait_EvaPotmaNEW-319-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/240206_Portrait_EvaPotmaNEW-319-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/240206_Portrait_EvaPotmaNEW-319-520x520.jpg 520w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2530<h4>Eva Potma</h4> 2531<span>Support Response Coordinator</span> 2532</div> 2533</li> 2534<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="69"> 2535<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Everest Gromoll","position":"Marketing Solutions Architect","description":"<p>As a Partnerships and Fundraising manager, I find interconnections, build bridges, and help fuel our mission to rid the oceans of plastic.<\/p>\n<p>My bridge-building journey began as an archaeologist, and I remain passionately curious about the big picture of our planet and its human ecology.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Everest Gromoll</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Medium-240124_Portrait_EverestGromoll-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2536<h4>Everest Gromoll</h4> 2537<span>Marketing Solutions Architect</span> 2538</div> 2539</li> 2540<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="70"> 2541<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Faye Philo","position":"Head of Analysis and Performance","description":"<p>Using my engineering and team management skills to inspire a team of brilliant engineers to be even more brilliant every day and rid our Oceans of plastics.<br \/>\nWe 
2541analyze how well our Ocean\u2019s system retains plastics and investigate how we can improve our performance to harvest these plastics more efficiently before they break down into microplastics. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Faye Philo</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/01/Large-241008_Portrait_FayePhilo-4-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2542<h4>Faye Philo</h4> 2543<span>Head of Analysis and Performance</span> 2544</div> 2545</li> 2546<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="71"> 2547<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Fedde Poppenk","position":"Project Engineer Senior","description":"<p>Working on the Pacific Ocean System as a design and structural engineer<\/p>\n<p>Graduated as Space Systems Engineer, spent 7 years in the Oil and Gas industry as a designer and now up for doing some good<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Fedde Poppenk</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Fedde-Poppenk_201019_6th_portrait_0918_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2548<h4>Fedde Poppenk</h4> 2549<span>Project Engineer Senior</span> 2550</div> 2551</li> 2552<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="72"> 2553<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Federico Moscato","position":"Logistics Manager","description":"<p>I have a background in logistics management and global supply chain. I was based in China for 6 years, working with companies internationally. I have a passion for international supply chain, and love working with all the people involved in it, even more to accomplish the mission we have at The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Federico Moscato</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Large-250320_Portrait_Federico_Moscato-2-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2554<h4>Federico Moscato</h4> 2555<span>Logistics Manager</span> 2556</div> 2557</li> 2558<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="73"> 2559<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Femke Hoes","position":"Financial Controller Jr","description":"<p>Proud member of the service team<\/p>\n<p>Passionate about ridding the oceans of plastic<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Femke Hoes</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Femke-Hoes_201019_6th_portrait_1785_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2560<h4>Femke Hoes</h4> 2561<span>Financial Controller Jr</span> 2562</div> 2563</li> 2564<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="75"> 2565<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Gabriela Alvarez Mieles","position":"Environmental Manager Sr","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Gabriela Alvarez Mieles</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_853.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2566<h4>Gabriela Alvarez Mieles</h4> 2567<span>Environmental Manager Sr</span> 2568</div> 2569</li> 2570<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="76"> 2571<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Germ\u00e1n Montero Rodr\u00edguez","position":"Procurement Manager","description":"<p>With a background in 
2571Law and Business Administration, I\u2019ve built my career in international business, with experience across sourcing, procurement, stakeholder management, and customer relations.<\/p>\n<p>At The Ocean Cleanup, I feel privileged to support different teams in the procurement process, strengthen relationships both internally and externally, and contribute my part to helping the organization achieve its mission. A proud cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>Simple pleasures: good times with friends, traveling, sports, and sunshine. In the Netherlands, a vitamin D pill a day keeps the doctor away.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Germán Montero RodrÃguez</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_GermanMontero-4.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2572<h4>Germán Montero RodrÃguez</h4> 2573<span>Procurement Manager</span> 2574</div> 2575</li> 2576<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="77"> 2577<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Glen Kissack","position":"Head of Operations","description":"<p>Navigator, dynamic positioning operator, planner for (deliberate) grounding of vessels in the offshore wind sector.<\/p>\n<p>Have witnessed the best and worst of sights in our oceans, from deep-sea stars & bioluminescence, to the sad experience of crossing the GPGP.<\/p>\n<p>Have played the Cavern Club and recorded at Abbey Road (but am not a secret Beatle)<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Glen Kissack</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Glen-Kissack_201019_6th_portrait_1252_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2578<h4>Glen Kissack</h4> 2579<span>Head of Operations</span> 2580</div> 2581</li> 2582<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="78"> 2583<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Gosia Winter","position":"Project Manager","description":"<p>Project Manager in the Rivers team, taking care of the Klang river in Malaysia. <\/p>\n<p>Previously worked mostly in IT and manufacturing in various international projects and team management positions; now putting those skills to use to prevent river plastic reaching the oceans.<\/p>\n<p>Animal lover, one day would love to own a bunch of dogs, alpacas and a few goats.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Gosia Winter</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_146.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2584<h4>Gosia Winter</h4> 2585<span>Project Manager</span> 2586</div> 2587</li> 2588<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="79"> 2589<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Gr\u00e9goire Simon","position":" Project Engineer","description":"<p>Passionate about oceans, green innovation, and entrepreneurship. Graduated from ICAM engineering school (Lille). Always wanted to have an impactful job in a sustainable field. <\/p>\n<p>Planning projects, creating, prototyping amazing river-cleaning systems, hands-on field engineering, a project engineer does it all! Loving the buzzing and audacious energy at The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>Lived in far-east Asia for 12 years. Love studying languages and other working cultures. All-round passionate about oceans, watersports, and sports in general. When not in the office, you\u2019ll probably find me doing sports outdoors!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Grégoire Simon</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210811_Portraits__0126.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2590<h4>Grégoire Simon</h4> 2591<span> Project Engineer</span> 2592</div> 2593</li> 2594<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="80"> 2595<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Guillermo Barranco van Houtte","position":"QA\/QC Specialist","description":"<p>Developing the MASH project to actively expel any endangered marine species encountered. Helping with projects to improve the performance of the overall netting system.<\/p>\n<p>
2595Background in Mechanical engineering with Offshore and Dredging experience as a Technical Superintendent, using that for a greater cause!<\/p>\n<p>Quote: I like turtles<br \/>\nInspiration: David Attenborough <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Guillermo Barranco van Houtte</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_GuillermoBarranco_vanHoutte-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2596<h4>Guillermo Barranco van Houtte</h4> 2597<span>QA/QC Specialist</span> 2598</div> 2599</li> 2600<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="81"> 2601<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Helen Wolter","position":"Field and Lab Scientist","description":"<p>Sailing enthusiast with a background in chemistry and environmental sciences, shifting the focus to plastic pollution after seeing the garbage patches firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the mission in various pursuits of knowledge and data as the field of plastics research explodes and we continue asking all the right questions.<\/p>\n<p>Always down for a boogie.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Helen Wolter</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_446.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2602<h4>Helen Wolter</h4> 2603<span>Field and Lab Scientist</span> 2604</div> 2605</li> 2606<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="82"> 2607<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Hidde Coehoorn","position":" R&D Engineer","description":"<p>Figuring out the best tech to make those dirty rivers sparkle again. No worries if it doesn\u2019t exist yet; that\u2019s when the tinkering starts. <\/p>\n<p>Likes obscure movie quotes and driving my (t)rusty campervan to hard-to-reach places \u2013 if it starts.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Hidde Coehoorn</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/241212_Portrait_Roberto_HiddeCoehoorn-2-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2608<h4>Hidde Coehoorn</h4> 2609<span> R&D Engineer</span> 2610</div> 2611</li> 2612<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="83"> 2613<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Irene Cantoni","position":"River Engineer","description":"<p>Currently working hard on the best technology to keep that plastic out of the ocean! 
2613Civil and coastal engineer by education, I try to use my engineering skills to Do Something Good. When taking a break, I love to explore new places or snuggle up with a good book.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Irene Cantoni</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Irene_Cantoni-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2614<h4>Irene Cantoni</h4> 2615<span>River Engineer</span> 2616</div> 2617</li> 2618<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="84"> 2619<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Isabella Ries","position":"Head of Philanthropy","description":"<p>Our big vision and ambition needs a strong supporter base.  Having worked for more than 15 years on building and maintaining trusted partnerships with corporates and foundations I am excited to identify and bring new partners on board that join The Ocean Cleanup\u2019s journey and ultimately help us fulfil our mission.<\/p>\n<p>When not working, you can find me on the beach, in the woods or on a mountain.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Isabella Ries</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Medium-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_521.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2620<h4>Isabella Ries</h4> 2621<span>Head of Philanthropy</span> 2622</div> 2623</li> 2624<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="85"> 2625<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Isabelle Cramer","position":"Environmental Man. Jr.","description":"<p>Environmental & Social manager that takes care of the social impact scope of our cleanups. <\/p>\n<p>With a background in cultural anthropology, my love for travelling shouldn't come as a surprise. Lived in Nepal for a bit, where I fell in love with hiking and photography.<br \/>\nIn the Netherlands, I seek for my daily-dose of altitude by climbing the bouldering wall. If there is no mountain in sight, I also enjoy spending time blowing bubbles under water.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Isabelle Cramer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_IsabelleCramer_-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Isabelle Cramer" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2626<h4>Isabelle Cramer</h4> 2627<span>Environmental Man. Jr.</span> 2628</div> 2629</li> 2630<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="87"> 2631<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jamie van der Veer","position":"Legal & Public Affairs Counsel","description":"<p>
2631Background experience in corporate law, specifically construction, insurance, international business, and M&A.<\/p>\n<p>Here to help build relationships with external stakeholders, negotiate contracts, implement project frameworks, and do what I can in support of our mission!<\/p>\n<p>Good food, wine, and dogs are my weakness. Coffee is always, always a must.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jamie van der Veer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Medium-240124_Portrait_JamievanderVeer-4.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2632<h4>Jamie van der Veer</h4> 2633<span>Legal & Public Affairs Counsel</span> 2634</div> 2635</li> 2636<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="88"> 2637<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Janne van Eerten","position":" Manager Global Affairs and Strategic Partnerships","description":"<p>I\u2019m your go-to person for all things global - actively engaging with governments, international organizations and like-minded institutions. In addition, my role includes contributing to the negotiation process of a new groundbreaking UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. <\/p>\n<p>A bit about me: born & raised in Amsterdam, with a background in geography & international relations. My fascination for other cultures and countries led me to live in South Africa and the Philippines. Despite my international orientation, I always stay true to my Dutch roots: a daily cheese-on-bread lunch.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Janne van Eerten</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-52
26370x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-240124_Portrait_JanneVanEerten-5.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2638<h4>Janne van Eerten</h4> 2639<span> Manager Global Affairs and Strategic Partnerships</span> 2640</div> 2641</li> 2642<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="89"> 2643<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jari Grob","position":"People Operations Specialist","description":"<p>As The Ocean Cleanup's People Operations Specialist, I focus on weaving data insights into our People Operations strategy. I try to use these insights to drive positive change and enhance our employee life cycle. From onboarding to offboarding, I should be your guy. <\/p>\n<p>Off-duty, I'm a sports enthusiast\u2014padel, bouldering, football, or anything else\u2014I'm in! I also dabble in music; I've been jamming away as a below-average bassist and guitarist for some time now.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jari Grob</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Portrait_JariGrob_-3.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Jari Grob" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2644<h4>Jari Grob</h4> 2645<span>People Operations Specialist</span> 2646</div> 2647</li> 2648<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="90"> 2649<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jasper van Eijk","position":"Head of Special Projects","description":"<p>Background in building pleasure crafts, offshore contracting and aquaculture innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Multidisciplinary watersports maniac.<\/p>\n<p>Excited about a cleaner future - let\u2019s clean this mess up!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jasper van Eijk</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Jasper-van-Eijk_201019_6th_portrait_0751_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2650<h4>Jasper van Eijk</h4> 2651<span>Head of Special Projects</span> 2652</div> 2653</li> 2654<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="91"> 2655<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jelmer Bergsma","position":"Travel Manager","description":"<p>Here to use my decade of experience in the travel industry to make sure all travel of our crew is a smooth sailing so they can do their jobs all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>I studied in Southeast Asia and worked in Greece, Spain, and Mexico. As a hiking enthusiast, I\u2019d do anything to escape the flatness of the Netherlands in my free time.<\/p>\n<p>Passionate about leaving a better world behind for future generations \u2013 so I\u2019m at the right place<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jelmer Bergsma</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_939.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Jelmer" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2656<h4>Jelmer Bergsma</h4> 2657<span>Travel Manager</span> 2658</div> 2659</li> 2660<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="92"> 2661<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jo\u00ebl Jansen","position":"","description":"<p>Here at The Ocean Cleanup, I am grateful to lead a team of dedicated and skilled folks to develop our ocean system so we can rid the world'
2661s oceans of plastic. <\/p>\n<p>My background in several engineering disciplines and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment at an innovative offshore access company taught me how to harness innovation to change the world. I'm driven to work on this mission to make our oceans healthier and leave behind a better world for our children.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Joël Jansen</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Joel-Jansen_200826_1st_portrait_session_197_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2662<h4>Joël Jansen</h4> 2663<span></span> 2664</div> 2665</li> 2666<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="94"> 2667<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"John Verhoeven","position":"Recycling Manager","description":"<p>As Recycling Manager within Valorisation Team, I am dedicated to put my slogan into reality \u201cThere is such thing as Waste, only Wasted Resources\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>Utilizing 35 years of pragmatic experience with recycling & waste management in industry, I engage with stakeholders to build a sustainable value chain from catch into valuable materials & products. <\/p>\n<p>My ultimate goal is to showcase closing our production, consumption and recycling chains contribute to pristine Oceans & Rivers, next to legacy cleaning. I enjoy traveling to witness the beauty of our Earth in all aspects, next to being active in nature (hiking, running, bootcamp).<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of John Verhoeven</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/03/230131_Portraits_8-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2668<h4>John Verhoeven</h4> 2669<span>Recycling Manager</span> 2670</div> 2671</li> 2672<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="95"> 2673<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Jolanda Dubois","position":"AR Coordinator","description":"<p>Passionate about numbers<\/p>\n<p>Proud member of the finance team<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Jolanda Dubois</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Jolanda-Dubois_201019_6th_portrait_2388_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2674<h4>Jolanda Dubois</h4> 2675<span>AR Coordinator</span> 2676</div> 2677</li> 2678<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="96"> 2679<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"J\u00falia Llad\u00f3s Vila","position":"Program Coordinator","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Júlia Lladós Vila</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_680.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2680<h4>Júlia Lladós Vila</h4> 2681<span>Program Coordinator</span> 2682</div> 2683</li> 2684<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="97"> 2685<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Julia Steegen","position":"Philanthropic Partnerships Manager","description":"<p>Fostering relationships with foundations, family offices, and individual philanthropists to secure the support needed to advance The Ocean Cleanup\u2019s mission. When not working, you can find me in the local cinema, going for a run or travelling.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Julia Steegen</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/09/Medium-260406_Portrait_JuliaSteegen-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2686<h4>Julia Steegen</h4> 2687<span>Philanthropic Partnerships Manager</span> 2688</div> 2689</li> 2690<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="98"> 2691<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Julius Lein","position":"Project Engineer Sr","description":"<p>Hydrodynamics and coding vs. operation and organization, familiar in both worlds<\/p>\n<p>Passion for windsurfing, sailing, football, cycling\u2026 sports!<\/p>\n<p>Fixing everything from old scooters to computers<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Julius Lein</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Small-Julius-Lein_201208_7th_portrait_0168_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2692<h4>Julius Lein</h4> 2693<span>Project Engineer Sr</span> 2694</div> 2695</li> 2696<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="99"> 2697<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Ke Huang","position":"Procurement Manager","description":"<p>5 years\u2019 experience in supply chain across plastic recycling and green energy, specializing in procurement, logistics, and stakeholder coordination within international environments.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Ke Huang</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-320x320.jpg 320w,
2697 https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-260212_Portrait_February_KeHuang-5.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2698<h4>Ke Huang</h4> 2699<span>Procurement Manager</span> 2700</div> 2701</li> 2702<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="100"> 2703<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Kieran Jones","position":"Operations Manager","description":"<p>Operations Manager for projects in Philippines & Indonesia. Engineering background with 8+ years of experience in operations for the aquaculture industry (mainly seaweed farming) both onshore and off\/near shore operations. Find me either outside, getting my hands dirty or maybe travelling to a new place, close to water with a coffee in my hand and those are my happy places.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Kieran Jones</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_KieranJones-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2704<h4>Kieran Jones</h4> 2705<span>Operations Manager</span> 2706</div> 2707</li> 2708<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="101"> 2709<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Lily Krams","position":"Junior Project Manager","description":"<p>Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of operational deployments worldwide to ensure safe, efficient, and successful mission delivery.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Lily Krams</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_LilyKrams-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2710<h4>Lily Krams</h4> 2711<span>Junior Project Manager</span> 2712</div> 2713</li> 2714<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="102"> 2715<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Linda Upeniece","position":"P&O Business Partner","description":"<p>I am the \u2018go-to person\u2019 for our crew concerning all People Operations (from Onboarding to Offboarding) <\/p>\n<p>I kicked off my HR career in a big corporate (KPMG) in 
2715Latvia, but soon realized I find myself happier in a start-up\/scale-up environment. <\/p>\n<p>I did orienteering sport for many years, so today I brag about my map reading skills.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Linda Upeniece</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/03/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_232_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Linda portrait" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2716<h4>Linda Upeniece</h4> 2717<span>P&O Business Partner</span> 2718</div> 2719</li> 2720<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="103"> 2721<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Maarten Bakker","position":"Senior Finance Business Partner","description":"<p>A financial by background, but a nature lover and scuba diver by heart. By building finance capability and driving financial insights across the teams I work with, I'm thrilled to support our Rivers department on their path to 'close the tap' in 30 of the most polluting cities in the world. Together with the Finance Team, we're making sure every cent of our donor's money, small or large, is invested wisely and supports our mission.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Maarten Bakker</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Medium-250320_Portrait_Maarten_Bakker-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2722<h4>Maarten Bakker</h4> 2723<span>Senior Finance Business Partner</span> 2724</div> 2725</li> 2726<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Enabling,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="104"> 2727<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Maarten de Jong","position":"Data and Software Engineer","description":"<p>Bringing our software engineering to the next level. 
2727Background in global-scale geospatial data processing pipelines. Up in the mountains when possible.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Maarten de Jong</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_MaartendeJong-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2728<h4>Maarten de Jong</h4> 2729<span>Data and Software Engineer</span> 2730</div> 2731</li> 2732<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="105"> 2733<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Made Urmylla Lyyasintha Sunaya","position":"River Survey Engineer Asia","description":"<p>Investigating river systems and plastic pollution pathways across Asia to support effective river interventions and cleanup solutions. Environmental Engineer with a background in waste management and circular economy, now applying a systems perspective to understand plastic leakage in rivers and develop solutions that keep plastic out of the ocean. An Indonesian who can happily spend hours playing bass, hunting for new music, or planning the next trip.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Made Urmylla Lyyasintha Sunaya</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Mylla-Sunaya-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2734<h4>Made Urmylla Lyyasintha Sunaya</h4> 2735<span>River Survey Engineer Asia</span> 2736</div> 2737</li> 2738<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="106"> 2739<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Maira Proietti","position":"Environmental Manager Senior ","description":"<p>Environmental manager, working to ensure we have minimal impact on the oceanic environment while making it a cleaner place.<\/p>\n<p>
2739Background in Biological Oceanography, with over 18  years of experience in marine biology and ecology research. My focus has been mainly on the most amazing marine animals - the sea turtles.<\/p>\n<p>From Brazil, in love with surfing, sunshine, singing and ukulele-playing. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Maira Proietti</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230315_Portraits_10.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2740<h4>Maira Proietti</h4> 2741<span>Environmental Manager Senior </span> 2742</div> 2743</li> 2744<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="107"> 2745<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Marco Mazzotta","position":"Partnership Marketing Associate","description":"<p>I help keep our partners aligned and engaged with The Ocean Cleanup\u2019s communication. Background in advertising account management and MSc in Communication in Innovation. Street photographer and mountains enthusiast \u2014 I find peace sleeping in a tent.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Marco Mazzotta</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Large-250320_Portrait_Marco_Mazzotta-3-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2746<h4>Marco Mazzotta</h4> 2747<span>Partnership Marketing Associate</span> 2748</div> 2749</li> 2750<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="108"> 2751<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Margot Thibault","position":"Marine Biologist","description":"<p>Love making research on plastic pollution in the Indian Ocean with expertise in microplastic sampling, onboard visual surveys of floating plastic debris, and the use of bioindicator specie such as Loggerhead sea turtles.<\/p>\n<p>PhD, Marine Tropical Biology from the University of Reunion Island.<\/p>\n<p>Totally passionate about the ocean: surfing, scuba diving, and offshore expedition cruises!<br \/>\n\"The better waste is the waste not produced\"<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Margot Thibault</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/05/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_716.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2752<h4>Margot Thibault</h4> 2753<span>Marine Biologist</span> 2754</div> 2755</li> 2756<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="109"> 2757<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Mariona F\u00e8rriz Mart\u00ed","position":" Video Content Producer","description":"<p>Camerawoman and producer with a front-row seat to all the incredible stories unfolding across the organization.<\/p>\n<p>
2757Background in commercial filmmaking. I love documentary work but I admit that sometimes I miss those absurd big shoots, not the trash left behind though.<\/p>\n<p>Hiking enthusiast in a flat country. So, I rollerblade when it\u2019s dry and I sew when it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Mariona Fèrriz MartÃ</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/251016_Portraits_October_B2_P1000434-Enhanced-NR-SQ-V2.jpg 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2758<h4>Mariona Fèrriz MartÃ</h4> 2759<span> Video Content Producer</span> 2760</div> 2761</li> 2762<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="110"> 2763<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Marit van der Ent","position":"Legal Compliance Coordinator","description":"<p>Turning legal and regulatory requirements into practical, workable solutions that help strengthen the organization.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Marit van der Ent</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_MaritvanderEnt-1_Marit-van-der-Ent-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2764<h4>Marit van der Ent</h4> 2765<span>Legal Compliance Coordinator</span> 2766</div> 2767</li> 2768<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="111"> 2769<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Marjolein van Vulpen","position":"Environmental Researcher","description":"<p>Providing administrative and logistical support on projects related to the environmental scope of S002 and S03. I also 
2769analyse neustonic organisms and plastic present in trawl samples collected from the GPGP.<\/p>\n<p>MSc in Marine Sciences at Utrecht University.<\/p>\n<p>My day is simply not complete without having seen water (rivers, canals, seas, or oceans).<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Marjolein van Vulpen</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_301.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2770<h4>Marjolein van Vulpen</h4> 2771<span>Environmental Researcher</span> 2772</div> 2773</li> 2774<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Ocean,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="112"> 2775<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Martin Gonzalez Jimenez","position":"R&D Engineer Senior","description":"<p> I support the engineering and design of ocean cleanup systems and perform hydrodynamic calculations and simulations.<\/p>\n<p>My background is mainly in the engineering consultancy sector, supporting the design of refineries, chemical and power plants as Application Engineer and Piping designer.<\/p>\n<p>My goal is to work for a positive and sustainable cause. To use my knowledge to give to nature, more than just take.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Martin Gonzalez Jimenez</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Martin-Gonzalez_200902_2nd_portrait_0136_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2776<h4>Martin Gonzalez Jimenez</h4> 2777<span>R&D Engineer Senior</span> 2778</div> 2779</li> 2780<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Enabling,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="113"> 2781<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Mathieu D&#8217;heer","position":"Data Engineer","description":"<p>Started off with a dream to design airplanes and rockets, ended up as a garbage collector and loving it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Using my Aerospace Engineering skills and many extracurricular projects to help rid the world'
2781s oceans of plastic in the form of many lines of code.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When I am not injured from kickboxing, you can find me on the water kitesurfing on every windy day. Being reincarnated as a sea turtle does not seem too bad, as long as I'm bigger than Yannick.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Mathieu D’heer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_248-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2782<h4>Mathieu D’heer</h4> 2783<span>Data Engineer</span> 2784</div> 2785</li> 2786<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="114"> 2787<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Mattia Romero","position":"Computational Modeler Jr","description":"<p>Combining models, weather forecasts and in-situ data on a hunt for ocean garbage collectors\u2019 gold: areas of high plastic accumulation. <\/p>\n<p>Absorbed as much knowledge on paper as I could (MA Economics and Mathematics, MSc Climate Physics) to understand our complex interaction with nature and how to best preserve it. Now eager to put it in practice by collecting ocean garbage like there\u2019s no tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p>Off-duty, you'll find me bouncing from one hobby to the next faster than a pinball in a retro arcade.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Mattia Romero</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_MattiaRomero-5.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2788<h4>Mattia Romero</h4> 2789<span>Computational Modeler Jr</span> 2790</div> 2791</li> 2792<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="115"> 2793<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Menno de Boer","position":"Senior Operations Manager","description":"<p>Ensuring smooth operations with our river deployments<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m educated as a civil engineer, and I have a background in large international marine construction projects. A very useful experience I can use within The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>I enjoy cycling, hiking, camping, skiing, and many other outdoor activities!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Menno de Boer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_384.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Portrait Menno de Boer" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2794<h4>Menno de Boer</h4> 2795<span>Senior Operations Manager</span> 2796</div> 2797</li> 2798<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="116"> 2799<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Michelangelo Viglianisi","position":"Website Strategy Manager","description":"<p>Making sure whatever you see in this website works,<\/p>\n<p>Msc in Marketing Management with Digital Marketing experience,<\/p>\n<p>Former Geoguessr pro - now retired.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Michelangelo Viglianisi</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Michelangelo-Viglianisi-2-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2800<h4>Michelangelo Viglianisi</h4> 2801<span>Website Strategy Manager</span> 2802</div> 2803</li> 2804<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="117"> 2805<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Michiel Mos","position":"Graphic & UX Designer Senior","description":"<p>Go-to creative for graphic design and visual storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>Implementing our brand identity in many ways. Keeping it fresh and consistent.<\/p>\n<p>Also: Father of 3, permaculture enthusiast, and amateur musician.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily I can juggle.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Michiel Mos</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/01/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_604.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2806<h4>Michiel Mos</h4> 2807<span>Graphic & UX Designer Senior</span> 2808</div> 2809</li> 2810<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="118"> 2811<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Monty Simus","position":"Senior Advisor - Blue Finance","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Monty Simus</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Monty_BlueBG_V2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2812<h4>Monty Simus</h4> 2813<span>Senior Advisor - Blue Finance</span> 2814</div> 2815</li> 2816<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="119"> 2817<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Morgane Schmidt","position":"Program Coordinator","description":"<p>I am supporting the Catch Management team with planning, budget, knowledge management and communications. Organized and detail-oriented, I have over 5 years of experience in communication, procurement, and project management. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m very attentive to sustainability, gender equality, and cultural diversity, so being involved and active in communities is important to me. <\/p>\n<p>Water and food are two important elements of my life: if I\u2019m not swimming or out surfing, I\u2019m probably 
2817cooking or enjoying some good and healthy food.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Morgane Schmidt</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-220712_Portrait_Session_214.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2818<h4>Morgane Schmidt</h4> 2819<span>Program Coordinator</span> 2820</div> 2821</li> 2822<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="120"> 2823<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Nadhira Putri","position":"Waste Manager","description":"<p>Researching waste management solutions for river projects to ensure the waste captured is handled responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced in performing solid waste management studies in the cities and islands of Indonesia. Aspired to make positive impacts in the world through managing plastic pollution. <\/p>\n<p>An Indonesian who is always craving good foods and new places to explore!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Nadhira Putri</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_227.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2824<h4>Nadhira Putri</h4> 2825<span>Waste Manager</span> 2826</div> 2827</li> 2828<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="121"> 2829<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Natasha Nicol","position":"Internal Communications Officer","description":"<p>Beach-loving Australian who now calls Amsterdam home.<br \/>\
2829nBackground in communications, delivering integrated campaigns across healthcare, retail, and not-for-profit sectors.<br \/>\nWhen I\u2019m not working, you\u2019ll usually find me reading, cooking, or exploring the city<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Natasha Nicol</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/output.auto-2.jpg 600w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2830<h4>Natasha Nicol</h4> 2831<span>Internal Communications Officer</span> 2832</div> 2833</li> 2834<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="122"> 2835<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Niels Evans","position":"Talent Manager","description":"<p>My role is to support all your recruitment needs. I aim to use my years of recruitment experience to secure exceptional talent and realize this excellent mission.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Niels Evans</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Medium-250320_Portrait_Niels_Evans-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2836<h4>Niels Evans</h4> 2837<span>Talent Manager</span> 2838</div> 2839</li> 2840<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="123"> 2841<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Noelle Miliard","position":"Executive Assistant to the CEO","description":"<p>As Executive Assistant to the CEO at The Ocean Cleanup, I help turn big ideas into 
2841focused action and keep things running smoothly at the highest level. With a background in aeronautics and extensive experience partnering with senior leaders and engineers, I bring clarity and momentum to complex challenges. Growing up on the coast of Maine sparked my love for the ocean and continues to fuel my passion to protect it.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Noelle Miliard</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-260x260.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-260x260.png 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-360x360.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-640x640.png 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-100x100.png 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-768x768.png 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-80x80.png 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-520x520.png 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-320x320.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard-960x960.png 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_NoelleMiliard-2b_Noelle-Miliard.png 1254w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2842<h4>Noelle Miliard</h4> 2843<span>Executive Assistant to the CEO</span> 2844</div> 2845</li> 2846<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="124"> 2847<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Paul Deng","position":"Geotechnical Engineer","description":"<p>Making sure our river technologies stay where they're supposed to, and understanding how they interact with the rivers they're designed to protect. With a background in environmental geology and technology, I'm fascinated by turning messy real-world conditions into practical engineering decisions. Whether it's interpreting soil investigations or designing anchoring systems, I enjoy bringing a systematic approach to complex challenges. Outside the office you'll probably find me around the ping-pong table, at my local cinema, chasing a football around a pitch or shooting hoops. Running isn't my thing, unless there's a ball involved.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Paul Deng</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_PaulDeng-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2848<h4>Paul Deng</h4> 2849<span>Geotechnical Engineer</span> 2850</div> 2851</li> 2852<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="125"> 2853<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Peter Puskic","position":"Field Ocean Scientist Sr.","description":"<p>Aussie-born marine biologist, Peter has a PhD on the impacts of plastic ingestion on seabirds. Now, as a Field Scientist for The Ocean Cleanup, he's following the seabirds out to the most remote regions of the ocean to answer big questions on plastic sources, impacts, and sinks, to help inform cleanup efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoys surfing, hiking, and bird watching.<br \/>\nFor maximum happiness, place in full sun.<br \/>\n\u2600\ufe0f\u2600\ufe0f\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Peter Puskic</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-240124_Portrait_PeterPuskic-5.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2854<h4>Peter Puskic</h4> 2855<span>Field Ocean Scientist Sr.</span> 2856</div> 2857</li> 2858<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="126"> 2859<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Quentin van den Bossche","position":"Creative Content Producer","description":"<p>I'm a creative lead with a background in filmmaking. French by birth but raised internationally. And shaped by years of chasing stories wherever they happened to be as a nature enthusiast. I've sailed the high seas with Sea Shepherd, chased sunsets and surf for beer brands, and once put a basketball hoop on top of a mountain. That road eventually led me to the UN Ocean Conference with an underwater camera tool built alongside a marine science institute. Which felt like a sign I should join this mission and help The Ocean Cleanup tell their story too.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Quentin van den Bossche</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_QuentinvandenBossche_1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2860<h4>Quentin van den Bossche</h4> 2861<span>
2861Creative Content Producer</span> 2862</div> 2863</li> 2864<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="127"> 2865<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Renate de Vreede","position":"Modeler and Surveyor Jr","description":"<p>As modeler and surveyor, I study the ways in which flooding affects our barriers in order to keep them and the surrounding areas safe. I have a heart for data, and love building up scenarios until they resemble reality as closely as possible. I'm a chemical engineer by trade, but I found hydraulic modelling while working here and I never looked back. Excited to protect this world and all those who call it home.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Renate de Vreede</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Medium-260406_Portrait_Renate-de-Vreede-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2866<h4>Renate de Vreede</h4> 2867<span>Modeler and Surveyor Jr</span> 2868</div> 2869</li> 2870<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Enabling,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="128"> 2871<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Renee van der Klooster","position":"IT Operations Coordinator","description":"<p>I started at The Ocean Cleanup as a working student and have been fortunate to grow within the company. I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our mission of ridding the world\u2019s oceans of plastic. In my spare time, I love being creative and enjoying music. Whether it\u2019s through my headphones or on the dance floor.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Renee van der Klooster</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/10/250320_Portrait_Renee_vander_Klooster-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2872<h4>Renee van der Klooster</h4> 2873<span>IT Operations Coordinator</span> 2874</div> 2875</li> 2876<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="129"> 2877<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Roberto Noorduijn Londo\u00f1o","position":"Lead Software and Platform Engineer","description":"<p>I build systems to improve lives 
2877- operational infrastructure, internal tooling, and everything in between.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Roberto Noorduijn Londoño</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Medium-241212_Portrait_Roberto_NoorduijnLondono-4.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2878<h4>Roberto Noorduijn Londoño</h4> 2879<span>Lead Software and Platform Engineer</span> 2880</div> 2881</li> 2882<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="130"> 2883<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Robin de Vries","position":"ADIS Lead","description":"<p>Researching plastics detection, mapping and analysis from the air and from space<\/p>\n<p>Four years of experience in Remote Sensing and Geo-Information Analysis in one of the oil & gas supermajors<\/p>\n<p>Fascinated by our dynamic and powerful planet and convinced it will get rid of us, humans, if we don\u2019t keep it clean!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Robin de Vries</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-241118-Robin-de-Vries-Profile-TheOceanCleanup-2_edit2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-241118-Robin-de-Vries-Profile-TheOceanCleanup-2_edit2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-241118-Robin-de-Vries-Profile-TheOceanCleanup-2_edit2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-241118-Robin-de-Vries-Profile-TheOceanCleanup-2_edit2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-241118-Robin-de-Vries-Profile-TheOceanCleanup-2_edit2-520x520.jpg 520w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2884<h4>Robin de Vries</h4> 2885<span>ADIS Lead</span> 2886</div> 2887</li> 2888<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="131"> 2889<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Ronja Ebner","position":"River Data Scientist & Modeler","description":"<p>Working with Global River Models and field data to identify, understand and describe input paths of plastic to the oceans. <\/p>\n<p>Physicist and water enthusiast who's keen on modelling water, with experience in waves, plumes and brines. (Ph.D. in designing and applying models to geological questions, Utrecht University)<\/p>\n<p>Also, a huge fan of fibre arts and the mud below the water; volunteer for the WaddenVereniging as a WaddenSea Guide on Texel.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Ronja Ebner</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_RonjaEbner_-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2890<h4>Ronja Ebner</h4> 2891<span>River Data Scientist & Modeler</span> 2892</div> 2893</li> 2894<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="133"> 2895<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Saar van Bemmel","position":"Supply Chain Assistant","description":"<p>I graduated my Masters in Strategy & Organization and am now supporting the Procurement & Logistics team by 
2895focusing on long term process improvement and data visualization and analysis. As a passionate competitive sailor, I spend nearly all my free time on the water, so protecting our seas and oceans isn't just work, it's personal.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Saar van Bemmel</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-260x260.png" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-260x260.png 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-360x360.png 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-100x100.png 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-80x80.png 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-520x520.png 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel-320x320.png 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/afbeelding_Saar-van-Bemmel.png 600w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2896<h4>Saar van Bemmel</h4> 2897<span>Supply Chain Assistant</span> 2898</div> 2899</li> 2900<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="134"> 2901<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Samo Simonian","position":"Technical Architect","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Samo Simonian</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_SamoSimonian-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2902<h4>Samo Simonian</h4> 2903<span>Technical Architect</span> 2904</div> 2905</li> 2906<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="135"> 2907<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Sarah Mahe","position":"Senior Project Manager","description":"<p>Leading river deployments projects; currently Project Manager for the deployment in the Dominican Republic <\/p>\n<p>+7 years of experience in international affairs on science and sustainable development topics, coordination of multi-stakeholders projects in Europe & Asia<\/p>\n<p>Curious about life, I love traveling and discovering new things. I have a passion for food and coffee. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Sarah Mahe</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/08/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_549.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2908<h4>Sarah Mahe</h4> 2909<span>Senior Project Manager</span> 2910</div> 2911</li> 2912<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="136"> 2913<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Sarah-Jeanne Royer","position":"Senior Marine Litter Scientist","description":"<p>Using 10 + years of research in biogeochemistry and the degradation of plastic and microfibre in the environment<\/p>\n<p>My long-last objective is for policymakers to use data from scientists and volunteers to design better laws and policies to reduce plastic production & consumption<\/p>\n<p>Surfer, ocean lover, sailing, hiking, running and cycling are my favourite ways of transportation 
2913depending on where I am<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Sarah-Jeanne Royer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2019/04/Medium-260611_Portrait_Sarah-Jeanne-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2914<h4>Sarah-Jeanne Royer</h4> 2915<span>Senior Marine Litter Scientist</span> 2916</div> 2917</li> 2918<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="137"> 2919<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Sean Dalton","position":"Deployment Portfolio Manager","description":"<p>Developing and managing the logistics and operations infrastructure for the ADIS ocean mapping systems<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Sean Dalton</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeanDalton_-3.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2920<h4>Sean Dalton</h4> 2921<span>Deployment Portfolio Manager</span> 2922</div> 2923</li> 2924<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="138"> 2925<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Sebastian Bros","position":"Cluster Operations Manager","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Sebastian Bros</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1-320
2925x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_SebastianBros-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2926<h4>Sebastian Bros</h4> 2927<span>Cluster Operations Manager</span> 2928</div> 2929</li> 2930<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="139"> 2931<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Seinab Bohsung","position":"River Survey Engineer","description":"<p>I am part of the Analysis & Performance Team, collecting data on plastic transport and river conditions to determine the best locations for our interception technologies.<br \/>\nMy background is in Hydrogeology and Environmental Science. I have worked across different continents on groundwater issues, gaining valuable fieldwork experience.  <\/p>\n<p>I love climbing and want to do research in Antarctica one day. <\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Seinab Bohsung</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/10/Small-230905_Portrait_SeinabBohsung_-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="Seinab Bohsung portrait" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2932<h4>Seinab Bohsung</h4> 2933<span>River Survey Engineer</span> 2934</div> 2935</li> 2936<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="140"> 2937<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Stephanie Ritchie","position":"QHSE Associate","description":"<p>Jill-of-all-trades when it comes to River Deployments, making sure that our Interceptors operate according to plan.<\/p>\n<p>An education in Commerce and Civil Engineering has seen me work both in Australia and The Netherlands in the construction, offshore and software industries. I\u2019m now bringing all this experience and applying it to finding the most efficient way to rid the world\u2019s water bodies of plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Growing up on one of the largest islands in the world (Australia), meant growing up surrounded by water and spending summers at the beach. Yet I can\u2019t surf. Instead, you\u2019ll find me in my garden, attending my worm farm or teaching kids piano!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Stephanie Ritchie</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/02/Small-221206_Portrait-Pics-December_338.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2938<h4>Stephanie Ritchie</h4> 2939<span>QHSE Associate</span> 2940</div> 2941</li> 2942<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL AFFAIRS,Environment & Social affairs,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="141"> 2943<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Suleman Audu","position":"Environmental Manager Sr","description":"<p>Working on understanding the Environmental and Social Impacts of river deployments.<\/p>\n<p>
2943Background in Urban Water and Sanitation and 10+ years working experience mainly focused on environmental protection using regulatory instruments.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Suleman Audu</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/04/Small-230328_Portraits_Rookie_Days_351.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2944<h4>Suleman Audu</h4> 2945<span>Environmental Manager Sr</span> 2946</div> 2947</li> 2948<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="142"> 2949<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Tan Do","position":"Operations Manager - Viet Nam & ThaiLand","description":"<p>Supporting our teams and local partners to keep our river cleanup operations running safely, smoothly, and effectively across Thailand and Vietnam. I\u2019m a civil engineer by training and have spent my career working across construction, procurement, energy, and environmental projects. I enjoy coffee, walking around new places, and motorcycle touring.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Tan Do</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260608_Portrait_TanDo-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2950<h4>Tan Do</h4> 2951<span>Operations Manager - Viet Nam & ThaiLand</span> 2952</div> 2953</li> 2954<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="143"> 2955<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Thaine Herman Assumpcao","position":" River Survey Engineer ","description":"<p>Building knowledge from collecting data on plastic pollution and local riverine conditions; also supporting the rivers team with data\/tools\/knowledge to help extract plastics.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental engineer who started working on hydrological modeling, learned to code and play with data (MSc in Hydroinformatics, IHE Delft), and enjoys spending time doing fieldwork (Ph.D. on new sensing techniques for inundation modeling, TU Delft).<\/p>\n<p>When not learning how to tango and the temperature is high enough, you can find me at the beach volleyball courts of Zuid-Holland!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Thaine Herman Assumpcao</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/06/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_208_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2956<h4>Thaine Herman Assumpcao</h4> 2957<span> River Survey Engineer </span> 2958</div> 2959</li> 2960<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="144"> 2961<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Thijs Montanus","position":"Media Operations Specialist","description":"<p>Fan of The Ocean Cleanup since 2018. Honored to help clean the planet with the incredible talent here since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>I'm driven to serve this organization with my expertise in video content production, photography, livestreaming, archiving, and content licensing. <\/p>\n<p>Dedicated Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. Pushing the limits of the tribute band experience with my band Peppers Unlimited.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Thijs Montanus</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/251016_Portrait_Thijs_Montanus-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2962<h4>Thijs Montanus</h4> 2963<span>Media Operations Specialist</span> 2964</div> 2965</li> 2966<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="145"> 2967<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Thomas Mani","position":"River Plastics Research Lead","description":"<p>Holds a PhD in Environmental Science and a Master's degree in Sustainable Development. <\/p>\n<p>Where does the plastic flow? Researching rivers to better understand. <\/p>\n<p>Walked on riverbeds in a diving bell and still in awe of an expedition to Antarctica \u2013 the World\u2019s largest freshwater reserve.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Thomas Mani</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-210715_10th_Portrait_168_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2968<h4>Thomas Mani</h4> 2969<span>River Plastics Research Lead</span> 2970</div> 2971</li> 2972<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Deployment & Operations,Rivers" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="146"> 2973<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Thorson Wegener","position":"Continuous Improvement Manager","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Thorson Wegener</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2021/12/Small-220216_Portrait_Session_204.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2974<h4>Thorson Wegener</h4> 2975<span>Continuous Improvement Manager</span> 2976</div> 2977</li> 2978<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="147"> 2979<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Tom Wherry","position":"Legal & Government Affairs Counsel","description":"<p>I cover legal and government affairs for our river projects in 
2979Latin America and the Caribbean. UK lawyer with 15 years experience in law, government, diplomacy, and environmental nonprofits. I'm an islander (Jersey) - the ocean is in my blood!<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Tom Wherry</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Medium-251016_October_Portrait_TomWherry-3.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2980<h4>Tom Wherry</h4> 2981<span>Legal & Government Affairs Counsel</span> 2982</div> 2983</li> 2984<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="148"> 2985<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Valerie Verbaan","position":"Product Manager - Plastic Products","description":"<p>As I explained to my grandmother: After we bring the plastic to shore, it's my team's job to recycle the plastic, and, in that team, my responsibility is to make sure to make something that will never become trash again. <\/p>\n<p>I am an organized creative.<\/p>\n<p>I descend from Pirates. So, I am happy my family name can finally do something good at\/in\/on the oceans. 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When I am not working I am either playing the guitar and going to concerts, or travelling with family and friends.<br \/>\nBefore I forget, I am a Benfica fan! Best football team ever<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Vasco Correia</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/05/250320_Portrait_Vasco_Correia-1_Vasco-Correia-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2992<h4>Vasco Correia</h4> 2993<span>Procurement Senior Manager</span> 2994</div> 2995</li> 2996<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="150"> 2997<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Vienna Reyes Villalta","position":"Graphic & Motion Designer","description":"<p>With a background in communication, advertising, and media, I work across branding, visual systems, and motion to turn big ideas into clear, memorable experiences. I believe good design should make people feel something. Originally from sunny Honduras, I\u2019m fueled by tropical color, collaboration, and the occasional overly ambitious creative idea. When I\u2019m not designing, you\u2019ll probably find me at a live show, planning my next trip, or eating an unreasonable amount of tacos. I have yet to discover the limit.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Vienna Reyes Villalta</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Small-260406_Portrait_ViennaReyes_2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 2998<h4>Vienna Reyes Villalta</h4> 2999<span>Graphic & Motion Designer</span> 3000</div> 3001</li> 3002<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="151"> 3003<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Vikt\u00f3ria Petrovszki","position":"Office Manager","description":"","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Viktória Petrovszki</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Small-240124_Portrait_ViktoriaPetrovszki-4.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3004<h4>Viktória Petrovszki</h4> 3005<span>Office Manager</span> 3006</div> 3007</li> 3008<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="152"> 3009<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Vincent Diringer","position":"Editorial Content Manager","description":"<p>Spellchecker in chief. Making sure all our content is aligned and making sure you're getting accurate information about our operations. 
3009Background in environmental education and climate communications. My writing career started off covering the NBA's Detroit Pistons.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Vincent Diringer</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Large-251016_Portrait_Vincent_Diringer-4-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3010<h4>Vincent Diringer</h4> 3011<span>Editorial Content Manager</span> 3012</div> 3013</li> 3014<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Rivers,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="153"> 3015<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Wessel van Oyen","position":"River Survey Engineer","description":"<p>Background in hydrology, environmental sciences and aviation, as well as working and living in multiple developing nations. <\/p>\n<p>Excited about a cleaner future. Passion for (kite)surfing, (hydro)meteorology and traveling. <\/p>\n<p>Proud member of the Analysis & Performance team within Rivers.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Wessel van Oyen</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Small-240124_Portrait_WesselvanOyen-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3016<h4>Wessel van Oyen</h4> 3017<span>River Survey Engineer</span> 3018</div> 3019</li> 3020<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Communications" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="154"> 3021<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Wianda Upton","position":"Community Manager","description":"<p>Sunshine-loving South African who traded Cape Town's beaches for Amsterdam's canals. Inspired by people and communities coming together (both online and offline) to make the world a better place. 
3021Background in journalism and social media, currently cosplaying as @theoceancleanup in the comment section of all our social media channels (come say hi!)<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Wianda Upton</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Untitled-design-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3022<h4>Wianda Upton</h4> 3023<span>Community Manager</span> 3024</div> 3025</li> 3026<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="156"> 3027<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Wouter Smulders","position":"Partnership Manager","description":"<p>I explore and develop relationships that help drive our scale-up journey, with a focus on building long-term corporate partnerships. <\/p>\n<p>As a passionate advocate for nature (and a registered nature guide), I believe preserving ecosystems is vital and tackling plastic pollution in our oceans is one powerful way to make a difference today. Very excited to be working on this epic project.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Wouter Smulders</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2025/11/Medium-251016_Portrait_WouterSmulders-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3028<h4>Wouter Smulders</h4> 3029<span>Partnership Manager</span> 3030</div> 3031</li> 3032<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Development" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="157"> 3033<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Yanis Chontzoglou","position":"Material Innovation Manager","description":"<p>Materials engineer, proud part of the catch management team. My daily work consists of assessing the ocean plastic capabilities and looking into technical solutions to achieve the best possible material quality in order to repurpose our ocean catch.<\/p>\n<p>Growing up by the sea in Greece, my passion for scuba diving and 
3033sailing acted as a leverage for me to sail from my previous work on polymer compatibility R&D and rheology to The Ocean Cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>I would love my kids to still be able to see the vivid colors of coral reefs in nature in the future. If not in the water, you will find me making my own ceramic ware and then using them to try out new recipes.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Yanis Chontzoglou</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/03/250320_Portrait_Yanis_Chontzoglou-1-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3034<h4>Yanis Chontzoglou</h4> 3035<span>Material Innovation Manager</span> 3036</div> 3037</li> 3038<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Research,Science & Technology" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="158"> 3039<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Yannick Pham","position":"Computational Modeler","description":"<p>Models stuff by mixing everything at hand.<\/p>\n<p>Learnt how to combine classic hydrodynamics and data science in the oil & gas industry, then bailed to help<br \/>\ncleaning the oceans.<\/p>\n<p>Being reincarnated as a sea turtle does not seem too bad, but doing so in cleaning oceans is even better.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Yannick Pham</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Small-Yannick-Pham_201019_6th_portrait_2982_HighRes.jpg 800w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3040<h4>Yannick Pham</h4> 3041<span>Computational Modeler</span> 3042</div> 3043</li> 3044<li class="team-members-list__item" data-roles="Corporate Services & Governance" data-enhancer="teamMemberFilter" data-index="159"> 3045<button class="team-member-list__trigger js-item" data-content="{"name":"Zeynep Artac","position":"Assurance and Oversight Specialist","description":"<p>Building the internal and external confidence that what we do is trusted, credible, and in control, ensuring our impact claims, processes, and risks are independently verifiable. A background in compliance and quality management systems, with an eye for completeness and accuracy so that assurance and continuous improvement are part of how we work. Outside of work, you'll find me with my hands in clay at the pottery wheel or hosting big, ambitious brunches for friends.<\/p>\n","links":false}"><span class="sr-only">View bio of Zeynep Artac</span></button><figure><img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-360x360.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-640x640.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-768x768.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-520x520.jpg 520w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-320x320.jpg 320w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-960x960.jpg 960w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2026/07/260406_Portrait_ZeynepArtac-5_Zeynep-Artac-1920x1920.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 540px) 260px, 33.3vw" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><div class="team-member-list__content"> 3046<h4>Zeynep Artac</h4> 3047<span>Assurance and Oversight Specialist</span> 3048</div> 3049</li> 3050</ol> 3051 </div> 3052 3053 3054 3055 3056 <div class="button-set button-set--center"> 3057 3058 <button class="button button--primary button--arrow " data-handler="teamMembersShowAll" data-enhancer="teamMemberShowAllButtonRemove"> 3059 See all crew members 3060 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 3061 </button> 3062 </div> 3063 3064 </div> 3065</section> 3066 3067 3068 3069 3070 3071<section class="text-block text-block--regular text-block--white text-block--no-description"> 3072 <div class="text-block__inner"> 3073 3074<h2 class="block-title block-title--center block-title--large block-title--primary block-title--without-icon"> 3075 global mission partners 3076</h2> 3077 3078 </div> 3079</section> 3080 3081 3082 3083 3084 3085<section class="partners-logos partners-logos--monochrome-logos"> 3086 <div class="partners-logos__inner"> 3087 <ul> 3088 <li> 3089 <a href="https://theoceancleanup.com/moving-forward-together/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 3090 3091 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2022/04/Kia-Logo.svg" sizes="150px" width="640" height="640" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 3092 </a> 3093 </li> 3094 <li> 3095 <a href="https://fondation.societegenerale.com/en/foundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 3096 3097 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/11/SOC_CF_101-640x83.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/11/SOC_CF_101-640x83.jpg 640w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/11/SOC_CF_101-360x46.jpg 360w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/11/SOC_CF_101-768x99.jpg 768w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2023/11/SOC_CF_101-320
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Together, we can create a cleaner future for our oceans!</p> 3172 3173 <footer class="call-to-action-cards-block__links"> 3174 <ul aria-label="List with links"> 3175 <li> 3176 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://theoceancleanup.com/donate/" target=""> 3177 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 3178 Donate 3179 </a> 3180 </li> 3181 <li> 3182 <a class="link link--arrow" href="https://fund.theoceancleanup.com/" target=""> 3183 <svg aria-hidden="true" role="presentation" focusable="false" data-icon="arrow-full"> <use xlink:href="https://theoceancleanup.com/app/themes/toc/assets/build/images/icons-ec8d4898c7.svg#arrow-full"></use> </svg> 3184 Fundraise 3185 </a> 3186 </li> 3187 </ul> 3188 </footer> 3189 </section> 3190 </li> 3191 <li> 3192 <section class="call-to-action-cards-block__card"> 3193 <figure class="call-to-action-cards-block__figure"> 3194 <img src="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Medium-221122_KIA_Meeting_Rotterdam_151-260x260.jpg" srcset="https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Medium-221122_KIA_Meeting_Rotterdam_151-260x260.jpg 260w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Medium-221122_KIA_Meeting_Rotterdam_151-100x100.jpg 100w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Medium-221122_KIA_Meeting_Rotterdam_151-80x80.jpg 80w, https://assets.theoceancleanup.com/app/uploads/2024/03/Medium-221122_KIA_Meeting_Rotterdam_151-520x520.jpg 520w" sizes="150px" width="260" height="260" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"> 3195 </figure> 3196 <h3>Partner with us</h3> 3197 <p>Does your company, organization, or foundation want to be part of the scale-up? 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