DANIEL PAUL 

FOUNDER & CEO,

and Principal Sustainability Consultant

BSc Double Major in Environmental & Geographical Science, and Ocean & Atmospheric (Climatology) Science (UCT), BSc (Hons) in Physical Oceanography (UCT), MPhil in Maritime Economics (Stell), LLM in Maritime Law. Thesis: Towards a Legal Regime for Limiting Ship-source Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Awarded with First Class Distinction, Supervised by Prof. John Gibson (Institute of Marine & Environmental Law, UCT), Certificate in Corporate Sustainability (NYU – Stern), Certified Sustainability Professional (GRI), AMIEnvSc (The Institution of Environmental Sciences, UK).

DANIEL PAUL

FOUNDER & CEO,

and Principal Sustainability Consultant

BSc Double Major in Environmental & Geographical Science, and Ocean & Atmospheric (Climatology) Science (UCT), BSc (Hons) in Physical Oceanography (UCT), MPhil in Maritime Economics (Stell), LLM in Maritime Law. Thesis: Towards a Legal Regime for Limiting Ship-source Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Awarded with First Class Distinction, Supervised by Prof. John Gibson (Institute of Marine & Environmental Law, UCT), Certificate in Corporate Sustainability (NYU – Stern), Certified Sustainability Professional (GRI), AMIEnvSc (The Institution of Environmental Sciences, UK).

Dan was fortunate to grow up in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also home to Table Mountain, and one of the world’s six plant kingdoms, the Cape Floral Kingdom. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that from early on he was conscious of nature and the need to conserve our planet. In 1992, as a child, he sat with his mother and watched on TV the very first United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the ‘Earth Summit’.

Dan recalls, “I remember feeling completely inspired and convinced that the enormous responsibility to protect our planet, lay on our shoulders”. Ten years later, as a student studying Environmental Science at the University of Cape Town (UCT), he was fortunate enough to attend the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development (Rio+10) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

And in 2003, as a student studying Oceanography, Dan spent six weeks onboard the ‘SA Agulhas’ (South Africa’s Antarctic Marine Research Vessel) on an Annual Relief Voyage to Marion Island. Together with several world-class scientists they carried out scientific surveys offshore of Antarctica in the Southern Ocean. This once in a lifetime experience had a profound and long lasting impact on Dan’s perspective and passion for our blue planet.

experience you can trust

ZOË PAUL

Founder & Chief Impact Officer (CIO),

and Principal Social & Development Impact Consultant

BSocSci in Social Work (UCT)
BSocSci (Hons) in Social Development (UCT)
PgDip in Adult Education (UCT)

Zoë brings over 20 years of social & development impact work experience in the education and charitable sectors, with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable social development and empowerment.

As a qualified Social Worker, she has demonstrated her ability to thrive in challenging situations, offering proactive and solution-oriented approaches. Zoë’s skills in programme management, leadership, fundraising, and strategy planning have been instrumental in her career.

Her professional journey includes significant roles such as an Independent Social Work Consultant building community capacity.

As the Director of The Abbeyfield Society of South Africa, she managed independent living accommodations for vulnerable elderly people, playing a pivotal role in advocacy, fundraising, and organisational management. Her key contributions included being a member of the Sector Task Team for Older Persons and representing South Africa on the Abbeyfield International Committee.

Zoë’s international experience is equally impressive, with projects in Kenya, Malawi, India, and Sri Lanka. Her work ranged from leading community savings programmes, coordinating housing relocations projects, to providing relief aid post-tsunami. Each role showcased her ability to manage complex projects, engage with diverse communities, and drive meaningful social change.

In her role as Chief Impact Officer, Zoë combines her extensive experience in social work, community engagement, and development programme management to create and lead sustainable initiatives that have a lasting positive impact on societies.

ZOË PAUL

Founder & Chief Impact Officer (CIO),

and the Principal Social & Development Impact Consultant

BSocSci in Social Work (UCT)
BSocSci (Hons) in Social Development (UCT)
PgDip in Adult Education (UCT)

Zoë brings over 20 years of social & development impact work experience in the education and charitable sectors, with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable social development and empowerment.

As a qualified Social Worker, she has demonstrated her ability to thrive in challenging situations, offering proactive and solution-oriented approaches. Zoë’s skills in programme management, leadership, fundraising, and strategy planning have been instrumental in her career.

Her professional journey includes significant roles such as an Independent Social Work Consultant building community capacity.

As the Director of The Abbeyfield Society of South Africa, she managed independent living accommodations for vulnerable elderly people, playing a pivotal role in advocacy, fundraising, and organisational management. Her key contributions included being a member of the Sector Task Team for Older Persons and representing South Africa on the Abbeyfield International Committee.

Zoë’s international experience is equally impressive, with projects in Kenya, Malawi, India, and Sri Lanka. Her work ranged from leading community savings programmes, coordinating housing relocations projects, to providing relief aid post-tsunami. Each role showcased her ability to manage complex projects, engage with diverse communities, and drive meaningful social change.

In her role as Chief Impact Officer, Zoë combines her extensive experience in social work, community engagement, and development programme management to create and lead sustainable initiatives that have a lasting positive impact on societies.

for all of humanity

GARTH ARMSTRONG

Chief Technology Officer (CTO),

and Software Developer, Cloud, Data Science, AI/ML Consultant

BCom in Management Sciences (Stell)
MSc in Data Science & AI (University of Liverpool)

Garth brings 20 years of IT experience specialising in software development, application support, and business intelligence in the accounting, investment, and financial services industries, including a decade-long tenure at Barings in London and Hong Kong.

Prior to this, he worked at J.P. Morgan, with earlier roles in investment and portfolio management.

His background in application support analysis and business intelligence development, especially within the financial services industry, equips him with a unique blend of practical skills and strategic insights.

Garth’s proficiency in technologies like SSIS, SSRS, Java, and SQL, combined with his experience in IT programme management and team leadership at notable financial institutions, positions him ideally to steer our technology strategy. His commitment to innovation and excellence in software development, cloud technologies, and AI is expected to drive significant advancements in the company’s technological capabilities and to contribute to its overall growth and success.

GARTH ARMSTRONG

Chief Technology Officer (CTO),

and Software Developer, Cloud, Data Science, AI/ML Consultant

BCom in Management Sciences (Stell)
MSc in Data Science & AI (University of Liverpool)

Garth brings 20 years of IT experience specialising in software development, application support, and business intelligence in the accounting, investment, and financial services industries, including a decade-long tenure at Barings in London and Hong Kong.

Prior to this, he worked at J.P. Morgan, with earlier roles in investment and portfolio management.

His background in application support analysis and business intelligence development, especially within the financial services industry, equips him with a unique blend of practical skills and strategic insights.

Garth’s proficiency in technologies like SSIS, SSRS, Java, and SQL, combined with his experience in IT programme management and team leadership at notable financial institutions, positions him ideally to steer our technology strategy. His commitment to innovation and excellence in software development, cloud technologies, and AI is expected to drive significant advancements in the company’s technological capabilities and to contribute to its overall growth and success.

a cause greater than ourselves