🏆Team and advisors

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.

Gert-Jan Lasterie, Chief Business Officer, started his first company while still in business school, which became one of the Netherlands' most popular websites. He successfully sold the company to American media conglomerate Vice. Gert-Jan is also the author of the book 'Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies', showcasing his deep understanding of the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Philippe Tarbouriech, Chief Technical Officer, is 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. Recently, he won the Climate Fintech Hackathon at the Sustainable FinTech conference in Zurich, demonstrating his ability to develop innovative solutions for pressing environmental challenges.

Hans Tobé, Chief Financial 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 strategy and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

Hester Kranendonk, Chief Legal Counsel, is 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.

Andrew Barbeau, Chief Strategy Officer, 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 clean technology sector will help guide Tracer's long-term vision and positioning in the carbon removal market.

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 IPOs of three Chinese technology companies, provides valuable insights into the technology landscape and the process of scaling and growing successful technology ventures.