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About Us

Blue Carbon’s scientists, engineers, software specialists, and commercial experts are headquartered in Queensland, home of The Great Barrier Reef.

Our Team

Dr Ana Novak

CEO & Founder

Next-level systems thinker and talent integrator. Eureka (top Australian science) prize finalist for data science. Rare Gold + Silver Commendations for defence work.

Eva Chiu

CFO & Founder

Hard-nosed business acumen. Decades of success in cut-throat Hong Kong. Manufacturing and business development expertise.

John Markos

Chairman & Legal

Governance and legal expert. Decades as major law firm partner. C-suite commercial connections and guidance.

Matthew Bungey

Director & Finance

Foundational investor. Led Barclays Investment Bank as MD. Extensive financial and investment network. Track record maturing high impact carbon credit projects and energy markets.

Sam Ibbott

Technical Director

Go-to expert, decades advising government and industry on marine ecology. Respected pillar of the local and national marine community. Leads the intersection of industry and nature: Tasmanian-based company and team.

Dr Martin Matthew

Principal Marine Scientist

Has a rare Phd in Phytoplankton. Exact-match experience deploying ocean sensor buoys.

Fred Barrett

Marine Engineer & Naval Architect

The brains behind the oPod design. Award-winning naval architect and marine craft designer, Go-to for those in the know who want the best custom yachts in Australia.

Dion Coghlan

General Manager

Applies highest level public sector leadership experience to guide Blue Carbon's growth Aligns culture with business goals Optimises resources to build a high-performing, mission-driven team

Felicity White

Commercialisation Director

Decades of agtech industry expertise now drive Blue Carbon's market expansion Leverages a vast network to accelerate adoption of wave-powered tech Experience bridges deep tech, software, and hardware.

Oscar Hillerstrom

Communications Director

Award-winning content creator across TV, print and digital. B2C & B2B. Applies tested marcomms strategies to navigate complex messaging. Strategist, innovator and disruptor with decades of professional experience.