Organisation

Paul Shrivastava
Paul Shrivastava
Co-President

Paul is a visionary leader in management and sustainability.

Formerly he was Chief Sustainability Officer at The Pennsylvania State University and is currently Professor of Management and Organisations. He was the Executive Director of Future Earth, where he established its secretariat for global environmental change programs.

Silvia Zimmermann del Castillo
Edward Prescott
Co-President

Silvia is a writer, philosopher and lecturer.

Selected as an outstanding woman of national history by the Dictionary of Argentinean Women, she leads cultural dialogues and directs international initiatives on beauty, peace and sustainability.

Carlos Álvarez Pereira
Carlos Álvarez Pereira
Secretary General

Carlos brings 30+ years’ expertise in research, innovation, entrepreneurship and business leadership. He leads the organisation’s operations and is passionate about cultural transformation for equitable wellbeing and a healthy biosphere, he serves on global advisory boards and founded the Innaxis Foundation.

Till Kellerhoff
Till Kellerhoff
Director
Content and Programmes

Till Kellerhoff is a published author focused on systems change, political economy and socio-ecological transformation. He oversees programmatic implementation across the organisation and is also Director of the Earth4All initiative. He co-authored Tax the Rich and Earth4All Deutschland (both 2024).

Nolita Thina Mvunelo
Nolita Thina Mvunelo
Principal
Cultural Transformations

Nolita is a chemical engineer and social entrepreneur specialising in systemic change management. She advises international NGOs on regenerative innovation, holds an Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship, and is pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Humanities

Tom Jess
Tom Jess
Principal
Material Transformations

Tom is an expert in sustainable finance policy with a background in stakeholder engagement, EU financial reform and systems transformation. He leads efforts to transform financial and economic systems toward resource‑efficient and equitable models that promote planetary wellbeing and support a just transition.

Raad Sharar
Raad Sharar
Programme Lead
Cultural Transformations

Raad has a development sector background, advancing sustainability and social justice through research, programme coordination and cross-cultural engagement. She holds a BA in Economics from BRAC University and two Master’s degrees from KU Leuven in Social and Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies.

Philippa Baumgartner
Philippa Baumgartner
Director
Platform, Engagement and Communications

With over 18 years of experience across corporate, academic, and non-profit sectors, Philippa specialises in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and improving organisational efficiencies. She holds a BSc in Mathematics from King’s College London and an MBA from Modul University, Vienna.

Fran Whitlock
Fran Whitlock
Communications Manager

Fran is a communications specialist with twelve years of experience across a range of international associations, non-profits and community networks focusing on social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Pavithra Ashok Kumar
Pavithra Ashok Kumar
Communications Officer

With expertise in content production, project management and stakeholder engagement, Pavithra has spent 6 years working in science communication, marketing and internal communications. She holds a BA in English, Journalism and Psychology from St Joseph's University and an MSc in Cognitive Science from IIT Gandhinagar.

Robyn-Anne Pollard
Robyn-Anne Pollard
Events and Logistics Lead

Trained in broadcasting as a live multi camera television producer and director, Robyn– Anne lives in Cape Town where she was Exhibition and International Trade Manager at the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She provides executive assistance to the co-presidents and secretary general and supports events for The Club of Rome.

Patricia Linstaedt
Patricia Linstaedt
Office Manager

Patricia is a skilled polyglot who works closely with both the organisational team and members worldwide, ensuring smooth operations and providing cohesion that enables the organisation to function effectively.

Martin Nay
Martin Nay
Accounting and Reporting Officer

Martin is a Swiss Certified Accountant with 30+ years in auditing and advisory, supporting SMEs, listed companies and non-profits across industries. He has held leadership roles with EXPERTsuisse, authored publications, spoken at conferences and advanced auditor education through internal and external training

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