The SAFTAs

Kenneth is a Finance and Strategy Consultant with expertise in renewable fuels, biochemicals, carbon capture, and sustainable hydrogen — advising boards, investment firms, and project developers globally.

Previously Global Business Director at DuPont, Chief Commercial Officer at GranBio, and Senior Consultant at the U.S. DOE's Loan Programs Office. Bachelor's Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State; Masters Global Management, Thunderbird School.

Jan-Marcus leads long-term SAF strategy and sourcing at DHL Group, advising on feedstocks, policy, regulation, and Book & Claim. He also supports efforts on non-CO2 impacts including contrail mitigation.

Cindi leads the London-based investment team at Climate Investment. Board roles at Gradient Comfort, Metron, Urbint and Zum. 20+ years in clean tech — TotalEnergies Ventures, SunPower, JPMorgan. Harvard Business School, University of Queensland, Rice University alumna.

Henrik supports DHL Group's aviation decarbonisation agenda with a focus on scaling SAF. From 2021–2024 he led DHL's Clean Operations Office, covering Science Based Targets, sustainable fuel policy, SAF uptake, and Book & Claim.

Roberto specialises in the bankability of SAF projects at the EBRD, making SAF financially viable across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Northern Africa through first-loss guarantees, concessional debt, and technical assistance instruments.

David leads BloombergNEF's Natural Resources research in New York. Previously oil trader at Citibank, then Wood Mackenzie. BSc Financial & Actuarial Mathematics, Dublin City University; MSc Finance, Imperial College London.

Jim brings 30+ years in Chemicals and Materials, advising C-Suite leaders on FOAK projects. MBA Texas A&M Corpus Christi; BS Chemical Engineering Tennessee Tech. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (GE); Level 2 Sommelier WSET London.

Chemical engineer with 12+ years in energy. Started at Cepsa, then BCG focusing on energy transition and hydrogen. Now leads Santander's hydrogen financing, defining optimal financing solutions for clients' first initiatives.

Dr. Ulrike Ziegler leads IMPACT on Sustainable Aviation e.V., a non-profit founded by aviation financiers to promote transparency and accelerate decarbonisation. 20+ years in aviation finance including senior roles at UniCredit and ING.

Patrick leads commercial operations at Future Energy Global, aggregating SAF demand, securing offtakes, and attracting investment. Founded Altair Advisory. MS Carnegie Mellon; MSc Air Transport Management Cranfield; MBA Purdue.

Impact-driven global executive specialising in net-zero transformation across mobility and energy. Eight years as Head of the Mobility & Transport Platform at the World Economic Forum and Managing Director of the European Climate Foundation, creating Clean Skies for Tomorrow and the Circular Car Initiative.

Sixteen years as Senior Partner and Global Head of Travel & Logistics at McKinsey, followed by CEO roles at DB Schenker Rail, Solar Millennium/Ferrostaal, and ABB/Novatec. Chemical Engineer and MBA with deep expertise in climate technologies, hydrogen, and sustainable finance. Currently Professor at UC Davis and active board advisor in ventures including Nuventura, Cleanmax Solar, and MoEVing.

Daniele is a Manager in EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice, advising clients across the aviation and energy sectors on decarbonisation strategy, sustainability reporting, and the commercial deployment of sustainable aviation fuel.

Since early 2025, Aurelia leads EU Policy at Opportunity Green, heading the SASHA Coalition and advocacy on EU climate policy — focusing on aviation and shipping decarbonisation through green hydrogen, DAC-based fuels, and direct electrification.

Previously Deputy Director at Bellona Europa on industrial decarbonisation, and Public & Regulatory Affairs Manager at Fost Plus. Earlier career in diplomacy at the British and French embassies and other international organisations.

Chris leads a team delivering concept and feasibility studies determining the techno-economic parameters and success factors for eFuels and biofuel projects — including hydrogen, SAF, ammonia, methanol and methane — across all regions within EMEA.

The team also carries out Lenders Technical Advisory work, helping lenders understand the technical, operational, and project execution risks associated with eFuel and biofuel projects.

Policy advisor specialising in environmental law and strategic climate policy, supporting member airlines on decarbonisation while safeguarding competitiveness. Deep expertise in ReFuelEU Aviation, EU ETS, CORSIA, and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).