6️⃣Team & Advisors

6.1 The Tracer team

The Tracer team consists of a dedicated group of international industry leaders with long, successful track records in their respective fields. The team's diverse expertise spans technology, finance, law, and business development, providing a strong foundation for the ecosystem's growth and success.

Philippe Tarbouriech (Chief Technology Officer) A multidisciplinary technologist with over 20 years of experience at technology companies in the US and Europe, including as a Technology Fellow at Electronic Arts. Philippe operates best at the crossroads between business, technology, and marketing.

Hans Tobé (Chief Executive Officer) Brings over 25 years of experience in financial roles in international business. In his previous role, Hans led the finance and operations teams of the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion, overseeing the business support infrastructure in over 20 countries. His extensive experience in managing complex financial operations across multiple jurisdictions will be invaluable in guiding Tracer's financial sustainability.

Hester Kranendonk (Chief Legal Counsel) A successful international corporate law and finance attorney who has decided to pursue her career in sustainable business projects. Hester will develop, guard, and coordinate the relationships between the various participants in the Tracer ecosystem, ensuring that it operates in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

6.2 The advisory board

Tracer's Advisory Board includes luminaries from various fields, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to support the ecosystem's development and growth.

Dr. Alberto Pace, head of data management at CERN in Geneva, brings his extensive knowledge of large-scale data management and analysis to help Tracer develop robust and scalable solutions for tracking and verifying carbon removal projects.

Hubert Shio-Hsien Tai, who has been involved as CTO in the US IPOs of two leading Chinese technology companies, provides valuable insights into the technology landscape and the process of scaling and growing successful technology ventures.

Andrew Barbeau, Based in Chicago, USA. Andrew has advised companies and governments on how to successfully advance clean tech and smart city projects in the United States. His strategic insights and deep understanding of the carbon removal industry will help guide Tracer's long-term vision and positioning in the carbon removal market.

The combined expertise and experience of Tracer's team and advisory board positions the ecosystem to become a leading player in the carbon removal market, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and accelerating the adoption of effective carbon removal solutions on a global scale.