DR. ANTON ESPIRA
Founder and Principle of ECO2
anton.espira@eco2librium.com
Anton is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a native of Kenya. He directs and oversees all operational aspects of the Company, including the development and implementation of operational systems as well as coordinates all aspects of the Company’s business activities, focusing primarily on future development. Anton has a Ph.D. in tropical forest ecology from Oxford and has lived and worked in four continents, including extensive field work in tropical Africa and south-east Asia. He is one of the founders of Neopeutics, a drug-discovery CRO based in San Francisco, California, and was a founding member of the Asia-e-University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Anton created and managed the successful operational systems for ECO2 in Kenya for the last ten years, employing over 500 people. Anton’s knowledge and experience with the business, legal and cultural subtleties in Kenya is invaluable.
Founder and Principle of ECO2
anton.espira@eco2librium.com
Anton is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a native of Kenya. He directs and oversees all operational aspects of the Company, including the development and implementation of operational systems as well as coordinates all aspects of the Company’s business activities, focusing primarily on future development. Anton has a Ph.D. in tropical forest ecology from Oxford and has lived and worked in four continents, including extensive field work in tropical Africa and south-east Asia. He is one of the founders of Neopeutics, a drug-discovery CRO based in San Francisco, California, and was a founding member of the Asia-e-University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Anton created and managed the successful operational systems for ECO2 in Kenya for the last ten years, employing over 500 people. Anton’s knowledge and experience with the business, legal and cultural subtleties in Kenya is invaluable.
SCOTT LUNG
Founder and Principle of ECO2
scott.lung@eco2librium.com cell: 1-208-921-9348
Scott is Head of the Office of Financial Oversight. He oversees all financial aspects of the Company and is responsible for negotiations and ongoing collaborations with current and future strategic partners. Scott achieved two advanced degrees and has founded and operated three companies, selling the first to a US national chain in the late 1990s. Scott directs and oversees the Company’s organizational aspects, working with partner colleagues and department heads to develop sustainable solutions. He was primarily responsible for certifying and re certifying ECO2 as a B Corporation, first in 2014 and again in 2016.
Founder and Principle of ECO2
scott.lung@eco2librium.com cell: 1-208-921-9348
Scott is Head of the Office of Financial Oversight. He oversees all financial aspects of the Company and is responsible for negotiations and ongoing collaborations with current and future strategic partners. Scott achieved two advanced degrees and has founded and operated three companies, selling the first to a US national chain in the late 1990s. Scott directs and oversees the Company’s organizational aspects, working with partner colleagues and department heads to develop sustainable solutions. He was primarily responsible for certifying and re certifying ECO2 as a B Corporation, first in 2014 and again in 2016.
DR. MARK LUNG
Founder and Principle of ECO2
mark.lung@eco2librium.com cell: 1-208-921-0243
Mark is the Company’s Innovation Officer. The main role of the Office of Innovation is to test new business ideas and bring to the operational stage. Mark has worked in Kenya for 20 years, first as a biologist and now using business solutions for social and environmental changes. Mark is a former professor of natural and environmental sciences, and has 25 years of experience in natural resource and energy use, solar technologies, carbon management, and sustainable development. He has published numerous articles in science journals, founded Eco2, works as a consultant applying business solutions to unique situations, and since has been invited to speak at various venues including the 2019 World Forum for a Responsible Economy.
Founder and Principle of ECO2
mark.lung@eco2librium.com cell: 1-208-921-0243
Mark is the Company’s Innovation Officer. The main role of the Office of Innovation is to test new business ideas and bring to the operational stage. Mark has worked in Kenya for 20 years, first as a biologist and now using business solutions for social and environmental changes. Mark is a former professor of natural and environmental sciences, and has 25 years of experience in natural resource and energy use, solar technologies, carbon management, and sustainable development. He has published numerous articles in science journals, founded Eco2, works as a consultant applying business solutions to unique situations, and since has been invited to speak at various venues including the 2019 World Forum for a Responsible Economy.
CHRIS AMUTABI
Director, Eco2librium Company Ltd.
chris.amutabi@eco2librium.com
Chris is the Director, head of Impact and Research. Chris began as the Senior Manager for Eco2librium-Kenya after completing his Master’s degree in Applied Geospatial Science from Bowling Green State University (BGSU). This adds to his BSc. Degree in Wildlife Management from Moi University-Kenya. Chris has vast experience of Kakamega Forest biodiversity monitoring, conservation and community development activities. Prior to joining Eco2librium in 2011, Chris worked for Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) for several years as Education Coordinator and field extension worker for the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE). He has experience in plant and avifaunal taxonomy and has spoken on many conservation related issues in a number of conferences both locally and internationally.
Director, Eco2librium Company Ltd.
chris.amutabi@eco2librium.com
Chris is the Director, head of Impact and Research. Chris began as the Senior Manager for Eco2librium-Kenya after completing his Master’s degree in Applied Geospatial Science from Bowling Green State University (BGSU). This adds to his BSc. Degree in Wildlife Management from Moi University-Kenya. Chris has vast experience of Kakamega Forest biodiversity monitoring, conservation and community development activities. Prior to joining Eco2librium in 2011, Chris worked for Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) for several years as Education Coordinator and field extension worker for the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE). He has experience in plant and avifaunal taxonomy and has spoken on many conservation related issues in a number of conferences both locally and internationally.
JOHN LUSENO
Field Assistant Director, Eco2librium Company Limited
john.luseno@eco2librium.com
John heads all field operations in the company. He coordinates and manages all aspect of supply, sales, distribution of company operations. He is one of the most experienced members of the Eco2 team with over 20 years of experience in conservation, livelihood improvement, and environmental capacity building. He began his career as a forest guide more than 15 years ago in Kakamega Forest. Ever since, he has worked his way up to be a known figure in conservation circles around Kakamega forest and its environs. Prior to joining Eco2librium, John was the Executive Secretary of the Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) for six years. He had also worked with community projects concerned with energy efficient devices for more than 10 years including collaborating with the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) projects, the Okoa Kuni Project and the Practical Action Network.
Field Assistant Director, Eco2librium Company Limited
john.luseno@eco2librium.com
John heads all field operations in the company. He coordinates and manages all aspect of supply, sales, distribution of company operations. He is one of the most experienced members of the Eco2 team with over 20 years of experience in conservation, livelihood improvement, and environmental capacity building. He began his career as a forest guide more than 15 years ago in Kakamega Forest. Ever since, he has worked his way up to be a known figure in conservation circles around Kakamega forest and its environs. Prior to joining Eco2librium, John was the Executive Secretary of the Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) for six years. He had also worked with community projects concerned with energy efficient devices for more than 10 years including collaborating with the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) projects, the Okoa Kuni Project and the Practical Action Network.
GILFINE NYANGASI
Assistant Director of Operations and Finance, Eco2librium Company Limited
gilfine.nyangasis@eco2librium.com
Gilfine is the head of all operations and finance within the company. She oversees all day to day aspects of operations. Gilfine holds a Degree in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management from Moi University in Eldoret Kenya in addition to completing the five sections of the Certified Public Accountant’s Course. She has acquired good accounting experience through working for Chestnut farm, Lachuta Flower firms, Kamadep Guest house and currently, Eco2librium. Gilfine is well trained in taxation systems and would wish to work mainly in Sustainable Resource Allocation. She also looks forward to advancing her education in Accounting. When outdoors, she engages in lots of travel and nature activities.
Assistant Director of Operations and Finance, Eco2librium Company Limited
gilfine.nyangasis@eco2librium.com
Gilfine is the head of all operations and finance within the company. She oversees all day to day aspects of operations. Gilfine holds a Degree in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management from Moi University in Eldoret Kenya in addition to completing the five sections of the Certified Public Accountant’s Course. She has acquired good accounting experience through working for Chestnut farm, Lachuta Flower firms, Kamadep Guest house and currently, Eco2librium. Gilfine is well trained in taxation systems and would wish to work mainly in Sustainable Resource Allocation. She also looks forward to advancing her education in Accounting. When outdoors, she engages in lots of travel and nature activities.
HARDLEY MALEMA
Assistant Director, Office of Innovation, Eco2librium Company Limited
hardley.malema@eco2librium.com
Hardley is head of all operations and day to day activity in the Office of Innovation. Hardley graduated from Mount Kenya University with an honors degree in Commerce and Finance. In addition, he undertook a Certified Public Accounting course that enhanced his knowledge in Finance and Economics principles. He is very passionate about environmental conservation and believes that it’s the key to a sustainable future for all that inhabit the earth. Hardley hopes to pursue a Master’s Program that will advance his understanding of Economics and the natural world.
Assistant Director, Office of Innovation, Eco2librium Company Limited
hardley.malema@eco2librium.com
Hardley is head of all operations and day to day activity in the Office of Innovation. Hardley graduated from Mount Kenya University with an honors degree in Commerce and Finance. In addition, he undertook a Certified Public Accounting course that enhanced his knowledge in Finance and Economics principles. He is very passionate about environmental conservation and believes that it’s the key to a sustainable future for all that inhabit the earth. Hardley hopes to pursue a Master’s Program that will advance his understanding of Economics and the natural world.
JANE ONYUBO ATULO
Senior Manager, Operations and Human Resources, Eco2librium Company Limited
jane.atulo@eco2librium.com
Jane oversees all day to day office operations and human resources. She holds a degree in Procurement from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and hopes to use her skills to make a major contribution towards the success of Eco2librium’s conservation objectives.She believes in upholding integrity, investment of time and effort in innovation to spur both social, economic and environmental growth. Jane appreciates her position in Eco2 due to the many opportunities she gets to assert her contribution towards conservation.
Senior Manager, Operations and Human Resources, Eco2librium Company Limited
jane.atulo@eco2librium.com
Jane oversees all day to day office operations and human resources. She holds a degree in Procurement from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and hopes to use her skills to make a major contribution towards the success of Eco2librium’s conservation objectives.She believes in upholding integrity, investment of time and effort in innovation to spur both social, economic and environmental growth. Jane appreciates her position in Eco2 due to the many opportunities she gets to assert her contribution towards conservation.
EMILY NAWERE MUJINJI
Data Management and KILNS Liason Officer
emily.mujinji@eco2librium.com
Emily is in charge of all data in Eco2librium and doubles up as the KILN's Liaison Coordinator for Kilns Community Based Organization. She is one of the founder members of the Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) where she worked for over 10 years as secretary, treasurer and manager of the Ecotourism bandas. She has vast knowledge and experience on forest conservation as well as women’s capacity building, group management, and environmental education. She gained these skills from her numerous engagements in various community and conservation efforts.
Data Management and KILNS Liason Officer
emily.mujinji@eco2librium.com
Emily is in charge of all data in Eco2librium and doubles up as the KILN's Liaison Coordinator for Kilns Community Based Organization. She is one of the founder members of the Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP) where she worked for over 10 years as secretary, treasurer and manager of the Ecotourism bandas. She has vast knowledge and experience on forest conservation as well as women’s capacity building, group management, and environmental education. She gained these skills from her numerous engagements in various community and conservation efforts.