Our People

We are a global team of the most experienced experts in our industry

Credentials and awards aside, you’ll work with interesting, collaborative, experienced people all over the world – and we’re fun too.

From Nairobi to North Carolina, Oaxaca to Oxford and many points in between we are all motivated by the same goal – to reduce 1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions.

Our Management Team

Sheri Hickok

Chief Executive Officer

Sheri Hickok

Chief Executive Officer

Sheri has worked across the world with companies scaling climate solutions. With a focus on clients, partnership, and impact, she leads our work with climate-leading businesses and high impact projects to drive the global transformation to a low carbon economy.

Will Rusden

Chief Financial Officer

Will Rusden

Chief Financial Officer

Will leads our financial management and strategic planning. An ICAEW chartered accountant, he brings 15 years of experience across both practice and industry, giving him deep expertise in financial control, commercial finance, and operational decision-making.

Alexandra Connac

Chief Corporate Affairs and Impact Officer

Alexandra Connac

Chief Corporate Affairs and Impact Officer

Alex brings a wealth of knowledge of carbon industries and scale-ups, gained from her experience managing legal, compliance, risks and intellectual property activities. She takes a business-oriented approach to her role, all while leading with empathy and enthusiasm.

Kelly Fitzwater

Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Fitzwater

Chief Operating Officer

Kelly leverages her deep understanding of supply chain, project management, and operational transformation to secure and deliver high-quality projects for client portfolios and manage our project development operating projects across the globe.

Rob Stevens

Strategic Adviser

Rob Stevens

Strategic Adviser

Rob draws on his policy expertise and deep knowledge of sustainable development to act as a strategic adviser at Climate Impact Partners. He focuses on shaping approaches that enhance the environmental and social impact of the voluntary carbon market, providing guidance on how to align market practices with emerging policy, stakeholder expectations, and sustainable development priorities.

Carolyn Bacchus

Client Solutions, Americas

Carolyn Bacchus

Client Solutions, Americas

Carolyn is a dynamic commercial leader with more than ten years’ experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and client engagement. She plays a pivotal role in helping organizations meet their climate goals through tailored environmental market strategies.

Meera Varsani

Client Solutions UK, Europe, ROW

Meera Varsani

Client Solutions UK, Europe, ROW

Meera brings extensive experience in building businesses and transforming complex models, applying this to help corporate clients navigate carbon markets with confidence. She leverages deep expertise in market strategy, sales, and operations to deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable climate impact and long-term growth.

Ben Gatley

Commercial Project Development

Ben Gatley

Commercial Project Development

Ben develops high-quality carbon projects and investment opportunities in the voluntary carbon market, ensuring they deliver measurable climate impact. His work spans due diligence, site assessments, legal and commercial analysis, and structuring agreements bringing rigour and innovation to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals.

Chris Duck

Claims and External Affairs

Chris Duck

Claims and External Affairs

Chris helps global companies navigate the complexities of the voluntary carbon market, including evolving standards, regulatory frameworks, and integrity initiatives. With deep expertise in climate policy and market mechanisms, Chris plays a pivotal role in shaping corporate strategies that align with high-integrity climate action.

Dr Maren Burrows

Technical & Quality

Dr Maren Burrows

Technical & Quality

Dr. Maren Burrows ensures the integrity and quality of carbon projects across our global portfolio. She specializes in evaluating project feasibility, compliance, playing a pivotal role in advancing projects that deliver measurable climate impact and align with rigorous standards.

Hannah Blackmore

PR and Communications

Hannah Blackmore

PR and Communications

Hannah creates communication strategies that amplify how we transform climate ambition into measurable impact through high-quality carbon market solutions. She brings expertise in integrated campaigns, media engagement, and external affairs, with a passion for using communications to address critical societal challenges.

Lilian Kagume

Health and Livelihoods Projects

Lilian Kagume

Health and Livelihoods Projects

Lilian is an experienced carbon asset developer applying her deep knowledge and expertise to support projects through carbon certification cycles. She have rich experience in the development of health and livelihoods projects including clean cooking, water projects, solar energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Mike Dixon

Product and Technology

Mike Dixon

Product and Technology

Mike builds and scales product and technology teams that deliver measurable business outcomes. With 20+ years’ experience across fintech, sustainability, media, and marketplaces, he helps organizations turn strategy into platforms that drive growth, efficiency, and value.

Rhiannon Szmigielski

Marketing

Rhiannon Szmigielski

Marketing

Rhiannon Szmigielski helps organizations navigate the carbon market with clear, credible sustainability communications. At Climate Impact Partners, she leads content strategy and stakeholder engagement to support clients on their journey to net zero. She brings a strong background in marketing and a passion for turning climate ambition into real impact.

Sam Garner

HR

Sam Garner

HR

With over 15 years’ experience in global consulting environments, Sam is a passionate people leader who thrives on partnering with leaders to unlock growth and engagement. She brings deep expertise in strategic HR, talent management and leading complex change across Europe, the Middle East, Johannesburg and the UK.

Sophie Whitehead

Legal

Sophie Whitehead

Legal

Sophie brings deep expertise in scaling investment in voluntary carbon market projects, with a strong focus on nature-based solutions and international legal frameworks. She works closely with business leaders, project partners, investors, and clients to deliver high-integrity projects that drive climate impact.

Tim Cowman

Global Sourcing & Article 6 Solutions

Tim Cowman

Global Sourcing & Article 6 Solutions

Tim brings more than 15 years of expertise in carbon finance and markets, spanning roles in both the public sector (UNFCCC) and private industry. His global experience, including working in Jamaica, Brazil, Germany, Uganda, and Kenya, gives him a unique perspective on how market-based mechanisms can drive meaningful climate action, aligned with local realities.