Pilar Gómez
PROJECT MANAGER AT CLEANWAVE EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Social Education and Associate Degree in Culture Positive educator, full of creativity. Lover of life, good energy and passion.
Elena Jaume
PLASTIC FREE WATER SOLUTIONS
Bachelor in Business Science and studies in Administration & Business Management. More than 15 years of experience in the banking sector. Native Mallorcan, in love with the island and its natural beauty. Committed to respecting and protecting the natural world and transmitting these values to those around her.
Christian Nagy
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Compassionate nature lover. Dedicated and loyal. Talented Mr. Fix-it!
Elena Fensie
SUSTAINABLE EVENTS SOLUTIONS
Bachelor in Communication Management, Event & Experience. Bachelor in Idea & Innovation Management. Mermaid at heart. Passionate about animal welfare, the ocean and purposeful living. Dedicated to being a voice for the voiceless and protecting the big blue.
Laura Royo Marí
RESEARCH & OPERATIONS - SEAGRASS
Oceanographer. Research coordinator for ecological monitoring and the restoration of seagrass meadows.
Paula Bonet Melià
Community and Good Practices
Marine biologist. Coordinator of marine stewardship and best practices. Facilitates participatory processes, evaluates social impact, and co-designs activities with citizens.
Lucian Fernández Slade
ENVIROMENTAL ECONOMIST
Environmental economist and scientific diver. Develops and implements innovative financial mechanisms to secure economic resources and manages fieldwork logistics.
Colaboradores
Dr. Fiona Tomas
SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR
Marine ecologist, researcher on seagrass meadow restoration at IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB). Co-founder of MedGardens and lead scientific advisor.
Adriana Vergès
PhD in Ecology | UNSW & Sydney Institute of Marine Science
Mediterranean marine ecologist, originally from Barcelona and now based in Sydney, Australia. Passionate about conducting scientific research focused on solutions to regenerate our coasts by working with local communities.
Antonio Ruiz Salgado
Environmental Lawyer | RUIZSALGADO.ES
Lawyer and mediator, specialized in administrative and environmental law. Develops agreements with entities and organizations to strengthen the relationship between social and ecological systems.
Cris Fernández Gil
Marine stewardship
Oceanographer and facilitator. Expert in science communication and marine stewardship at the science communication agency Oceanográfica. Advises and facilitates participatory governance processes.
Dr. Oscar Serrano
Researcher (CEAB-CSIC)
Marine ecologist, blue carbon researcher at CEAB-CSIC. Supports the quantification of captured carbon and the climate benefits of marine restoration.
Servicios Centrales
Ali Vahlhaus
DIRECTOR GENERAL
PhD in Business Management and MBA Purpose-driven changemaker, Professor of Finance & Strategy and Ex-Corporate Executive who has given his career a twist from success to significance. Committed to preserving the natural beauty of the Balearics and beyond.
Silvia Mus
CONTENT & CAMPAIGNS
Bachelor Degree in Advertising. Specialized in B2C Marketing. Underwater photographer, content creator and storyteller that won’t leave a conversation that talks about the sea.
Lucía Borges
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Master of Hotel Management. Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Business Administration An experienced relationship builder with an international background in Sales & B2B Marketing. Committed with the planet with a strong desire to play an active part in driving change.
Vanessa Bueno
ADMIN & ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE
MBA and Bachelor Degree in Tourism and Hospitality. Absolutely in love with its culture and landscapes, she chose Mallorca as her home. With the imperative need to contribute to the conservation of its natural resources, she contributes her knowledge and is always willing to maintain the administrative order of the team and its network of collaborators.
Patronato y Junta Asesora
Line Hadsbjerg
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Bachelor in Anthropology and English, Master in International Development Studies. She is an author and documentary film director/producer. Her work has been published internationally, and has won a number of prestigious film festival awards. She has founded a number of NGOs, including social initiatives focused on humanitarian issues and girls education in South Africa. In 2017, together with Philipp Baier, they founded the Cleanwave Foundation. Line is Danish, grew up in Kenya and South Africa, and has lived on Mallorca for 20+ years.
Philipp Baier
FOUNDER
Bachelor in Business Science. Philipp is passionate about nature and he thrives best when challenged by her elements: whether it be kitesurfing, surfing, or free riding, he is committed to combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his love for nature to create a positive impact. Philipp is owner of LifeXperiences, a well-established destination management company offering high-end and sustainable incentive travel to the Balearics, as well as experience based travel to East and Southern Africa. In 2017, together with Line Hadsbjerg, they founded the Cleanwave Foundation. Philipp is German and has lived on Mallorca for 20+ years.
Benedicte Enbom Crofts
Comms Advisor
Benedicte has an MA in Modern Languages and a background as Senior Brand Strategist working with global corporates and consumer brands. Believes in taking personal responsibility for reducing human impact on our planet. Ben is Danish, has lived 6 years in Mallorca, and presently lives outside London.
Carlos López Enseñat
Strategic Advisor
Carlos started his career in banking and ascended to Director of Business Banking. After completing his Master’s at IE University in 2011, he founded Value Group, a consultancy in the Balearic Islands with over 40 employees. Presently, he focuses on Corporate Finance, integrating new projects, investors, and financiers, while also serving as a board member of SICAV Sidigreen, specialising in ESG-compliant investments in companies and stock funds.
Isabel Koch
Strategic Advisor
Master of Business Administration with 34 years of experience as a consultant and alumni network director at a global management consultancy. Actively engaged in strategic consulting to advance the 4th sector. Passionate about preserving and restoring the natural beauty of the Balearic Islands.