Founder, CEO

BBS (Accounting & Finance)

As founder + CEO of Jooules David brings a wealth of both commercial and startup experience to the team. His career spans a wide range of enterprises from world-leading financial institution Goldman Sachs to energy sector player Contact Energy to professional services firm PWC where he undertook assignments in several key public sector agencies successfully leading several large and complex assignments involving critical public and private sector stakeholder groups. David has also been at the forefront of several startups during his career, including in energy, food tech and utilities. In his spare time David is an avid hunter gatherer, something which matches well with his passion for good food and cooking.

Chairman

PhD (Environmental Chemistry), MSc (Chemistry) Hons, BSc Tech (Chemistry)

Trevor is a senior executive with a proven track record in strategic leadership, operational management, tactical delivery, and governance in New Zealand, Canada and internationally. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Cetogenix, a scientist, serial entrepreneur, champion of clean tech, bioeconomy opportunities and the climate change sector.

Director, Australia

PhD (Zoology), MSc (Aquaculture & Fishery Management), BSc (Marine Biology)

Sunil is a world renowned expert in fish behaviour and welfare, and business development for aquaculture. He is also a Professor of Aquaculture at Charles Darwin University.

Bioprocess Engineer

PhD (Civil & Environmental Engineering), MS Bioprocess Engineering & Biotechnology), BSc (Biotechnology) Hons

Goldy holds a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering and is a Bioprocess Engineering Scientist with extensive interdisciplinary research experience in Europe, India, and New Zealand. She has expertise in integrated Biorefinery systems, focusing on cutting-edge high-value chemical production for nutraceuticals, novel food and feed development, sustainable food production. She is dedicated to advancing green energy solutions within a circular economy framework. Apart from being a scientist she is a mother of two (8-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son). She also enjoys cooking and other extracurricular activities such as dancing in her spare time.

Board Observer

MSc (Drug Discovery & Development), BSc (Pharmacology)

Crispin is an Investment Manager at Sprout Agritech. His expertise spans the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with a strong focus on science and technology commercialisation. As a deep-tech and biotech enthusiast, Crispin is passionate about bringing cutting-edge science to the world through venture.

Design & Comms Specialist

BDI (Communication Design & Marketing)

Olivia is a Communication Designer and Marketer with experience in branding, web design, digital marketing (including SEO) and illustration. Her work aims to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality, crafting designs that not only engage but also communicate effectively. She likes to focus on creating visual narratives that resonate with people by using strategic design principles and ensuring her work meets the needs of the target audience. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys painting, cooking, reading, and going on walks around Wellington.