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Who we are

Respira is an impact-driven carbon finance business. We believe in using the power of capital to protect the world’s natural assets. Right now, the natural world is living on borrowed time. Our mission is clear: to urgently tackle climate change and biodiversity loss through natural and technological climate solutions that drive positive change.

What we do

Respira champions innovative finance solutions that transform how we interact with natural resources. We believe that nature is the world’s greatest asset – and the time to protect it is now. By shifting from extraction to sustainable harvesting, we create robust voluntary carbon credit markets that pave the way for sustainable growth.

Why it matters

The urgency is clear. To rescue the planet, we need to take responsibility now. With the IPCC urging a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the decade’s end, and the potential for carbon markets to generate $50 billion annually by 2030, there is no time to waste. Respira offers practical, scalable solutions that make it possible to invest in progress, reduce emissions and rebalance the natural world.

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Company overview

Respira is an impact-driven carbon finance business. We channel private capital into the world’s best carbon projects, delivering outstanding benefits for climate, nature and people, while offering our customers and investors high-quality carbon credits and attractive, risk-adjusted returns.

Our team

Our multi-disciplinary team of business leaders combines capital markets solutions and structuring expertise with sector specialists who have deep knowledge of carbon markets and conservation projects.

  • Robin Bowie

    Co-founder and Director

    Founded Dexion Capital and developed it into a leading alternative investment bank; acquired by Fidante Partners in 2015.

  • Ana Haurie

    Co-founder and CEO

    30 years’ finance experience, including as CEO of Dexion Capital, driving the growth and establishment of a leading boutique investment bank.

  • Will Close-Brooks

    Director, Business Development

    15 years’ experience in carbon finance and sustainable investment, combining legal, commercial and trading activities with ecosecurities, LO3 Energy and Investing For Good.

  • Ed Hewitt

    Director Natural Climate Solutions

    Over 10 years’ experience in environmental finance. Founded the Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst with leading environmental NGO, The Nature Conservancy. Previously with BP Alternative Energy working on CCS and renewables.

  • Susannah Preston

    Head of Impact Capital Formation

    10 years’ in finance specialising in sustainability and impact investment. Extensive experience in fundraising and investor relations including tenures at Conduit Connect and Nuveen. Susannah holds an MSc in Sustainable Development.

  • Chris Villiers

    Director of Portfolio Management

    20 years’ experience in finance including carbon markets. Previously Head of Portfolio Management at EcoSecurities; venture capital and energy investment at Guinness Asset Management.

  • Marcus-Alexander Neil

    Senior Manager Corporate Solutions

    10 years’ experience in the energy sector, focusing on low carbon fuels, the aviation sector and decarbonisation. Marcus spent 9 years at Shell before leaving to lead the sales and trading function at DelAgua, an African cookstove developer, bringing Article 6 and VCU credits to market.

  • Eva Weightman

    Director of Corporate Client Relations

    Over 15 years in the climate sector including with the International Emissions Trading Association, EEA Fund Management and the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic.

  • Josh Schaefer

    Portfolio Director

    10 years’ experience in carbon finance focusing on REDD+ projects with Permian Global; formerly a Financial Services and Economic consultant at Charles River Associates.

  • Jake Goedhuis

    Senior Manager Sales

    Sales manager with 11 years’ experience in the energy industry. Speaks Russian, Spanish and French, completed CFA level 1 and has run the New York marathon.

  • Valentina Ventricelli

    Market Insight

    Experienced analyst in industrial decarbonisation, energy transitions, and climate policy with a focus on data insights.

  • Peter Christie

    Finance Director

    Chartered Accountant with more than 10 years’ experience in financial and commercial management roles, starting with PwC before moving into the energy industry.

  • Edward Humphries

    General Counsel

    Over 20 years’ experience advising in relation to commodities and the broader energy sector; previously a partner at Orrick and consistently recognised by legal directories as a market-leading advisor.

  • Jon Mulder

    CTO

    Jon brings a track record of building and launching new digital businesses and transforming existing ones having held CTO roles in both fast-paced start-ups and more traditional banks.

  • Jen Stebbing

    Communications Advisor

    20 years’ experience in communications with a recent focus on climate and nature. Previously Business for Nature, the Independent and Evening Standard, Royal Household and Mirova Natural Capital.

  • Bill Shaul

    Advisor

    Over 30 years’ finance experience including 24 years as a tax partner at KPMG. Now works as an independent business consultant and is a NED of several companies including Zim Integrated Shipping Services Limited.

  • Joel Krueger

    Advisor

    Advisor to Aon Chief Investment Officer related to insurance investment practice. Formerly, Regional Investment Officer for Prudential plc’s Life Insurance businesses in Asia.

  • Hylton Murray-Philipson

    Advisor

    30 years experience in renewable energy, tropical forests and regenerative agriculture.

  • Eoin Murray

    Advisor

    More than 30 years of asset management experience, including CIO of Federated Hermes Limited, driving sustainable investment solutions for clients

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Careers

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We are continually looking for top talent to join the team across Sales, Project Origination and Marketing. Please feel free to contact us at info@respira-international.com with a copy of your most recent CV.