Our Team

Anita de Horde

Co-Founding Executive Director

With over two decades of sustainability experience, Anita leads efforts to mobilise financial institutions to reverse nature loss. Prior to the Foundation, Anita worked for banks and insurers as an asset manager and an impact investor. Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind initiatives aimed at addressing climate change that lead to commitments and collaboration within the finance sector. Anita started her career in public policy and green politics, working in both the European Parliament and the Dutch Parliament.

Julen González Redín

Technical Director

With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Natural Capital, Julen leads and coordinates the Impact Assessment working group and plays a pivotal role within the Positive Impact, Target Setting, and Engagement with Companies working groups. Additionally, Julen leads the Technical Advisory Group of the Nature Action 100 initiative. Drawing from his environmental expertise, Julen offers a unique blend of technical and coordination skills essential for guiding financial institutions in halting and reversing nature loss.

Peter Elwin

Director of Corporate Engagement and Research

As Director of Corporate Engagement and Research at FfB Foundation, Peter has a key role in advancing the Foundation’s mission to empower the finance sector to integrate biodiversity into its strategies and decision-making through peer learning, collaboration and the development of guidance. Peter oversees the Foundation’s Engagement with Companies Working Group, its collaborative textile sector investor engagement initiative (FABRIC), and its involvement in supporting the Nature Action 100 investor initiative. Peter brings a unique mixture of sustainable finance, training, investment analysis, and asset management experience to this role, having worked for various financial institutions, regulators, and NGOs, including Planet Tracker, USS, and JP Morgan.

Sarah Leatherbarrow

Director of Communications and Community

With over 25 years of communications experience in global non-profits, B2B, and B2C organisations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for sustainability and protecting nature and the environment. After twenty years of managing communications teams and projects in the corporate world, this passion led her to CDP in 2020 as global head of communications, before she joined the FfB Foundation in July 2025. Sarah enjoys working collaboratively to create compelling communications strategies, messaging, and thought leadership. She also serves as a trustee for the local Oxfordshire charity, Wild Oxfordshire.

Natacha Boric

Head of Policy and Positive Impact

Natacha is the Head of Policy and Positive Impact at FfB Foundation. Formerly, she spearheaded content and publications at Finance for Tomorrow, the sustainable finance arm of the Paris financial center. With a bachelor’s in Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Economics & Business, she aims to elevate global awareness and action on sustainability. Originating from Croatia’s Plitvice National Park, nature’s beauty fuels her passion.

Diane Roissard

Head of Nature Strategies

Diane, based in Perth, Australia, is the Coordinator of the Engagement with Companies and Target Setting working groups at the FfB Foundation and oversees the development of company biodiversity data. With a Master’s Degree in Financial Risks Engineering and her previous role as the Biodiversity Lead at LBP AM, she brings a unique blend of financial expertise and environmental stewardship to her leadership role.

Daniela Tulip

Senior Communications Manager

Daniela Tulip is a seasoned communications expert with nearly 20 years of experience across sectors like retail, finance and sustainability. Fluent in German and French, she specialises in PR, ESG messaging and stakeholder engagement. Having worked with global brands like Lidl and HSBC, Daniela is dedicated to helping organisations communicate their sustainability efforts effectively to drive positive change.

Joana Colaço

Technical Associate

Joana supports the Finance for Nature Positive programme and the Impact Assessment and Positive Impact working groups. She previously worked as an ESG analyst at a French financial institution, where she implemented ESG risk frameworks for corporates and projects. Her background also includes roles in conservation and science communication within national institutions. With a Master’s in Ecology and Environmental Management, she is passionate about integrating nature into financial decision-making. 

Rita Neves e Cunha

Communications Coordinator

In her role at the foundation, Rita drives strategies to foster collaboration among financial institutions, aligning with the mission to combat nature loss. Previously managing communications for nonprofits and a Think tank, her Economics and Public Relations background equips her to craft compelling narratives and engage stakeholders effectively.

Rebecca Dreyfus

Engagement Manager

Rebecca brings over a decade of experience in responsible investment, with deep expertise in engagement and stewardship. She joins us from NN Group, where she led engagements on biodiversity, human rights, and living wages. She previously held various roles at Sustainalytics, advising institutional investors on the integration of ESG across their investment strategies. In her new role, Rebecca will work closely on the FABRIC initiative and support our broader Engagement with Companies Working Group activities.  

Pablo Ferrero

Programme Coordinator of Events & Education

As Programme Coordinator of Events and Education, Pablo leads the FfB Foundation’s engagement in global biodiversity events, such as UNCBD COPs, while designing its own events and educational programs. He has managed and executed high-impact, biodiversity-focused initiatives in partnership with multiple organisations, including side events at NY Climate Week, UNCBD COPs, and UNFCCC COPs, promoting a nature-positive transition.

Chloe Hill

Strategic Content Advisor

Dr. Chloe Hill is the Foundation’s Strategic Content Advisor for the Finance for Nature Positive Programme, where her primary role is to build the programme’s narrative and thought leadership, as well as shape its positioning and visibility to boost engagement and framework uptake among financial institutions. With a PhD in sustainable development and 20 + years of applied experience working internationally at the intersection of innovation strategy, communications, futures thinking and sustainability, Chloe brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her new role at the Foundation. Previously, Chloe has consulted both internally and externally for a range of different organisations, including United Nations agencies, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the World Bank, the Dutch Environment Agency, the European Commission, as well as various International NGOs, and sustainability-driven start-ups and SMEs.

Ellie Jones

Community Coordinator

Ellie plays a crucial role in supporting member institutions and signatories in their efforts to fulfill biodiversity commitments. With a background in managing ESG reporting and operations at a sustainable investment firm in London, Ellie brings a wealth of experience to her role. Ellie’s exceptional skills in fostering communities, strategic mindset, and passion for driving positive change make her an invaluable asset to the team.

 

Jasmine Khatri

Public Policy Associate

Formerly, Jasmine worked in the UK Civil Service on a range of issues, including nature finance engagement, and has experience working on key events such as COP26 and Stockholm+ 50. With a Masters in Environmental Policy, Jasmine aims to bring a global and holistic outlook to her role. 

Áine Laverty

Communications Manager

With nearly a decade of marketing and communications experience, Áine is a passionate nature and climate advocate who believes in the transformative power of purpose-led communications to inspire meaningful change. She has led multi-channel campaigns across regions at a leading asset manager with a focus on Responsible Investing, and has managed regional marketing and communications strategies for the UK and the Netherlands at a global climate solutions leader. Áine now brings this unique blend of finance and nature experience to the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation. 

Andrea Angel Prieto

Operations and Community Services Support

Andrea has over five years of experience in international nonprofit settings, with a background in administrative coordination, program implementation, and stakeholder engagement. She previously worked on a USAID-funded conservation project and holds a Master’s in Human Rights, Democracy and Globalization. She is organized, proactive, and committed to sustainability, equity, and transparent workflows. 

Heleen van Rooij

Head of Operations

Heleen is pivotal in ensuring smooth business operations, financial administration, and community management. With a communication and event management background, Heleen brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her role. Her attention to detail, proactive approach, and dedication to continuous improvement make her an essential asset to the team.

Jaime Sanchez

Technical Associate

As Technical Associate, Jaime helps to coordinate the Impact Assessment working group, and offers technical support to the Positive Impact, Target Setting, and Engagement with Companies working groups, as well as to the Technical Advisory Group of the Nature Action 100 initiative. With his experience helping develop Responsible Investment strategies in the Asset Management industry and an academic background in Environmental Finance, Ecology, and Ecosystem Restoration, Jaime brings a strong blend of skills to the foundation’s team.