Our people

TASC represents a group of like-minded and hardworking people working in concert to try and improve the world around them. Effortless teamwork within the group and the positive nature of our projects makes TASC a rewarding place to work.

Alick McIntosh

Jersey

Alick McIntosh

Global CEO

18 years experience in the carbon market: business development and deal structuring.

Ian Murphy

Canada

Ian Murphy

Global CFO

Experienced CFO/COO: financial control, coordinating and managing contracts.

Nick Marshall

Germany

Nick Marshall

Director of Carbon

Career-long experience in the carbon market: compliance, project origination and management.

Shelley Estcourt

South Africa

Shelley Estcourt

CEO Africa

Extensive experience in managing corporate operations for global entities, including positions as CEO for two billion-dollar Asset Management Companies and the launch of a successful start-up hedge fund company. Graduate of the University of Natal, majoring in Psychology and Marketing.

Kerri Pearson

Australia

Kerri Pearson

CEO Australasia

Over 25 years of experience in various Agricultural Industries, including farming, management and commodity trading.

Malcolm Stewart

South Africa

Malcolm Stewart

CFO Africa

A chartered accountant who brings a broad range of skills from his 25 years of international working experience on four continents.

Declan Tarpey

Jersey

Declan Tarpey

Legal Counsel

18 years experience in the carbon market: legal and structuring.

Nina Campbell

South Africa

Nina Campbell

General Manager

Nina is an admitted Attorney (BA(Hons)LLB) with legal experience in both South Africa and the UK.

Josh Brown

South Africa

Josh Brown

Business Development Manager

Six years experience in carbon markets as an analyst, broker and sales director. MSc Environmental Technology, Imperial College London.

Kirsten Ten Brink

South Africa

Kirsten Ten Brink

Accountant

Kirsten has a BCom (majoring in Management Accounting) from the University of Stellenbosch and more than 25 years of experience in a variety of industries, with the majority of her time spent in investment banking.

Lize Kok

South Africa

Lize Kok

Carbon Projects Development Manager

An environmental scientist specialising in atmospheric chemistry (PhD) with a background in geology, soil science and chemistry. Passionate about applying science to contribute to sustainable relationships between humans and nature.

Edwin Cogho

South Africa

Edwin Cogho

Carbon Projects Development Manager

Environmental scientist with research experience in atmospheric chemistry. Passionate about applying science to create a healthier and more sustainable future. Masters degree in Environmental Sciences with Atmospheric Chemistry.

Maxson Makena

South Africa

Maxson Makena

Management Accountant

Maxson is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA ACMA CGMA) with a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree from the University of Zimbabwe. He is focused on creating robust financial management and governance capability for rapidly growing organisations.

Dominique Hayward

South Africa

Dominique Hayward

Junior Analyst

A Bcom. (Hons) Economics graduate with an undergraduate in Philosophy, Political Science and Economics from Stellenbosch University and experience in the investment services and exports industries. Passionate about people and the planet.

Bianca Stead

South Africa

Bianca Stead

Carbon Projects Development Manager

Environmental scientist with a research background in conservation ecology, entomology, and agriculture. Masters degree in Sustainable Agriculture with a focus on Conservation Agriculture and Agricultural Economics.

Zama Ndlovu

South Africa

Zama Ndlovu

Carbon Projects Development Manager

A hydrologist with experience in environmental sciences, focusing on Biophysical environmental systems, Geographic Information Systems, Soil Sciences, and environmental and design hydrology. Master of Science degree in Hydrology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Brendon Longhurst

South Africa

Brendon Longhurst

Country Manager

Over 20 years of experience in agriculture, agro-forestry, value-added processing, value chain development and environmental development; experience working across the continent of Africa. Masters in Environmental Development from the University of Natal.

Marc Bezuidenhout

Australia

Marc Bezuidenhout

Carbon Project Consultant

Worked 35 years in agriculture, horticulture, hydroponics and forestry experience, having worked in Africa, Israel, the USA and Australia. Studied National Diploma in Horticulture in Durban.

Jamie Russ

Australia

Jamie Russ

Carbon Analyst

Environmental scientist with experience in conservation ecology, land management and agriculture. Masters degree in Island Conservation and Biodiversity.

George Barlow

Zambia

George Barlow

Country Manager

Responsible for TASC’s operations in Zambia; more than a decade of experience working in the country.

Reuben Kambungo

Zambia

Reuben Kambungo

Project Manager

Manager of sensitisation and distribution in Chongwe, Zambia.

Peter Shamabanse

Zambia

Peter Shamabanse

Head of Field Operations Zambia

Rotimi Olatunji

Nigeria

Rotimi Olatunji

Country Manager

Rotimi Olatunji is a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP), a Chartered Accountant and holds a BSc in Psychology as well as an MBA. Rotimi has over a decade’s experience in finance and project management, building sustainable financial models for access to clean energy.