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
Co-founder & Global CEO
18 years experience in the carbon market: business development and deal structuring.
Ian Murphy
Canada
Ian Murphy
Co-founder & Global CFO
Experienced CFO/COO: financial control, coordinating and managing contracts.
Nick Marshall
Germany
Nick Marshall
Co-founder & Head 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