Meet the Pilio Team

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    Catherine Bottrill, CEO & Co-Founder

    Over 15 years of energy management expertise. Catherine holds in-depth knowledge and experience in environmental strategies. She is at the forefront of creating online tools and services to visualise data and create actionable insights for business.

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    Dr. Russell Layberry, CSO & Co-Founder

    Over 20 years of experience in environmental modeling. Russell holds in-depth expertise in computational environmental monitoring and modelling. He is a Certified Energy Manager and qualified assessor for ISO 50001 and ESOS.

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    Michal Alfred Kamara, Company Administrator

    Administrative professional suppoting the team on processes and organisation. Michal holds a BA in Liberal Arts from King's College London. They joined Pilio in 2022, providing the team with support on administrative tasks and supporting as Executive Assistant to the CEO.

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    Dr. Rebecca Benmayor, Senior Consultant & Biology Specialist

    Pilio research lead specialising in ecological sciences and ecology. Rebecca holds a BSc in Biological Sciences from UCL and a PhD in Ecology from the University of Liverpool. She has supported Pilio since 2021 with her expertise in biodiversity and field research.

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    Phoebe Close, Project Manager & Associate Consultant

    Sustainability professional focused in biological sciences. Phoebe joined Pilio in 2021 after graduating from the University of Birmingham. She holds an Integrated Master's in Biological Sciences, specialising in conservation and biology.

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    Megan Colbeck, Associate Consultant

    Sustainability professional with focus in nature and carbon. Megan joined the Pilio team in 2023 after attaining an MSc in Global Sustainability Solutions from the University of Exeter. She also holds a BSc in Ecology and Conservation from the University of Leeds.

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    Valerio D'Angelo, Software Product Manager

    Valerio is a sustainability professional and academic researcher who joined Pilio in 2019. He holds an MSc in Resource Economics & Sustainable Development from the University of Bologna, Italy.

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    Ella Frederiksen, Associate Consultant & Marketing Lead

    Sustainability professional focused on client strategy and marketing. Ella joined Pilio in 2021 after graduating Columbia University with a BA in Sustainable Development. She supports Pilio on sustainable fashion, client strategy, and marketing.

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    Edwin Shadare, Customer Support Assistant

    Technology profesional providing customer data support. Edwin joined Pilio in 2022, coming from a background in IT and Admin Support. He provides data support for Pilio Energy and Carbon clients.

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    Annah Todman, Marketing Consultant

    Annah brings nearly 30 years of expertise in digital marketing and SEO to the table and holds a Marketing Degree. She has successfully generated interest in a wide array of products, services, and software.

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    Tina Walden Rich, Business Development

    Tina has wide experience with business development within the international field. Her business experience is based in technology, innovation, telecom and digital platforms, within an environmental and science-based background.