Gobal Team

Reed Oppenheimer

Chairman of the Board

Reed Oppenheimer brings over 52 years of business leadership and strategic experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. A seasoned executive, Reed has led and grown numerous enterprises, including founding the International Division of Oppenheimer Industries and serving as CEO of a defense technology company. His career spans corporate leadership, investment management, market development, and strategic planning, with a particular focus on early-growth enterprises. In addition to his business success, Reed has dedicated much of his life to addressing global issues such as poverty, food insecurity, and social injustice through his work with non-profits like The Hunger Project and the Grameen Foundation. His passion for sustainability is reflected in his extensive work in agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation, particularly in developing countries. As Chairman of the Board at Sustainable Carbon Pathways, Reed provides strategic guidance and leadership, leveraging his expertise in business development and sustainability to support the company’s mission in the carbon markets and beyond.

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Dr. Seelan Subramaniam

Group CEO

Seelan Subramaniam holds a PhD in International Finance and an MBA in International Business and Finance. With over two decades of experience, he has consulted across industries such as healthcare, agriculture, oil and gas, logistics, and financial services in over a dozen countries. Seelan has worked on sustainability initiatives aligned with the UN’s SDGs and is a board member at TransEnergy Global, focusing on environmental restoration and clean energy solutions. He has successfully led projects for the UN and multilateral agencies, combining expertise in development finance with a strong commitment to promoting sustainable business practices and reducing carbon emissions.

Sami Osman

Chief Strategy Officer/Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Sami Osman is a professional with unique and extensive experience in carbon markets across six continents, dating back to 2005. His experience includes ~10 years with the Climate Action Reserve, a preeminent carbon offset registry in North America. certification. In terms of establishing carbon programs, Mr. Osman has advised 12 governments on establishing their carbon programs and has developed 21 carbon credit methodologies. He has led multi-stakeholder carbon market engagements with the World Bank, USAID, and global consulting firms, including the Boston Consulting Group, TetraTech, and GHD. He has trained hundreds of project developers and verifiers across North America on behalf of multiple carbon programs. Mr. Osman has also developed several insetting programs, with successful sales of certified sustainable commodities in North America. In all his work, Mr. Osman focuses on mitigating risk, driving productivity, and communicating complex technical matters in plain English. Mr. Osman maintains an extensive network of project developers, both mature and emerging, and relationships with senior leadership and technical staff at most major carbon offset programs, multi-lateral agencies, key government agencies, industry representative bodies, verification bodies, investors, NGOs, academics and technical experts. Mr. Osman holds degrees in International Business and Law from Griffith University in Qld, Australia.

Andrew Beauchamp

Head of Advisory Services

Mr. Andrew Beauchamp Andrew is Head of Advisory Services and has 10 years of experience working in the voluntary carbon market. During his tenure he’s worked on developing over 10 GHG methodologies/protocols in various sectors under GHG programs such as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. In addition, Andrew managed the 2000+ portfolio of projects certified under the VCS Program to ensure quality of credits issued. Andrew was instrumental in the development of Verra’s Plastic Waste Reduction Program, particularly the methodologies issued for plastic waste reduction and recycling. In addition, ndrew is the Vice Chair of the American National Accreditation Body (ANAB) Greenhouse Gas Validation/Verification Committee (GVAC), the governing oversight body for GHG auditors in the US, and previously served as Chair. Andrew holds a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with a Public Policy Focus from the George Washington University in Washington, DC where he focused on environmental and science policy. Andrew also holds certificates in the suite of international standards (ISO) for environmental and GHG accounting, for which he has also been instrumental in their recent revisions. He also holds multiple certificates as a verifier under various protocols under the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) Compliance Offset Program.

Justin Sewak

Head of Operations

Justin is a passionate climate advocate and a skilled project management professional with a robust foundation in international development. Holding a Master’s degree in International Development from the University of Pittsburgh, Justin seamlessly combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience, making them a proactive force in advancing climate action. Their journey in sustainability and climate resilience commenced during high school, where Justin dedicated time to volunteering in environmental cleanups and tree planting. This early commitment paved the way for roles within the Peace Corps, International Development, and Carbon Credits. Their Peace Corps service in Malawi significantly enriched Justin’s understanding of natural resource management and sustainable development, emphasizing the critical roles of community engagement and gender empowerment in effective climate solutions. Possessing a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce, coupled with multilingual fluency in Swahili, French, Tumbuka, and Chewa, Justin stands well-equipped to support climate-related projects. Their passion, skills, and diverse experiences make them an invaluable asset to any climate-focused organization dedicated to shaping a positive future for our planet.

Kun-Yuan Lee

Head of Technology

Mr. Lee technical geospatial scientist with over 10 years of expertise in geospatial technology, including aerial applications. His is a dedicated and experienced background spans diverse fields, including education, private-sector work, and government projects. Mr. Lee possesses cross-disciplinary training in Earth & Climate Science and Computational Science, with a specialization in geospatial programming, data analysis, climate modeling, GIS automation, cloud/on-premises database management, API development, programming, and automation. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with Google Earth Engine and LIDAR technology and holds a Remote Pilot Certification (Part 107). Mr. Lee has also volunteered with the National Park Service and active editor/contributor of the National Map Corps under USGS. Kun-Yuan Lee

Anna Mortimer

Senior Manager

Anna has over five years of experience working in the voluntary carbon market. During their tenure Anna has worked on developing GHG methodologies in various sectors under GHG programs such as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. In addition, Anna helped manage the 4000+ portfolio of projects certified under the VCS Program to ensure quality of credits issued, and under the CCB Program and SD VISta Program to ensure robust measurements of social and non-carbon environmental benefits. Anna also wrote and revised over 60 rules and requirements under the VCS Program, including significant safeguard requirements. Anna has a particular interest in blue carbon and ocean ecosystems, and assisted in the development of the VCS peat and blue carbon methodologies. Anna has had a lifelong passion for environmental conservation and ecosystem health. Anna grew up participating in trail restoration projects, and seagrass restoration projects in their local environment. Anna has a Bachelors of Arts in International Political Economy from Fordham University, with a concentration in Sustainable Business.

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