01 — Team
Founder, Chief Creative Officer
Vision behind Supernature and the shift to life-based urban systems.
Award-winning designer, architect and futurist with a 20+ year career spanning product design, interiors, architecture, master planning and city planning. Dror developed Nurai Island ($1.5B), Galataport ($.5B) and has collaborated with Gensler, ARUP, AECOM, Louis XIII, Bentley, LVMH and Puma among many others.
Visit Studio Dror →02 — Leadership
Leadership
Aligns governments, institutions, and capital at scale.
Exited Fintech company Edebit. Was Managing Director, for Walton International in Alberta, Canada. Structured successful REIT's and developed Pre-sales ventures for Edgeworth Properties becoming Canada's fastest growing company in 2006 with $750M sales. Was General Partner at Edefi Capital, a US Hedge Fund with $1B AUM. Experienced in complex real estate capital structures.
President, Capital Strategy & Global Partnerships
Investment Strategy Lead
Rebecca Leonardi leads investment strategy, institutional partnerships, and capital formation for Supernature's global portfolio of regenerative cities and ecological infrastructure, bringing over 20 years of experience across institutional finance, quantitative investing, infrastructure strategy, risk management, weather derivatives, structured finance, energy, commodities, emerging technologies, and next-generation AI and digital infrastructure.
Managing Partner
Fund Formation Lead
Caleb is the Principal & CEO of Dark Horse Wealth Management, his family office, within which he owns and operates 3 open-ended funds across private equity, private credit, structured credit, and multi-strategy mandates, alongside direct allocations into his portfolio companies across novel energy, healthcare, commodity pool and trade desk finance, plus real assets spanning real estate, fine art, mining & metals. At Supernature, he leads formation and strategy of the fund financing the platform's regenerative developments.
Principal & CEO, Dark Horse Wealth Management
Leads strategy, execution, and partner coordination across large-scale infrastructure projects.
Real estate developer and investor with experience across private equity and large-scale infrastructure projects, including a $5.5B energy development. Leads strategy, execution, and partner coordination across projects, with expertise in historic preservation, LEED-certified development, and complex capital structures.
Master Developer
Leads investment strategy, institutional capital, and financial structuring across Supernature's global portfolio of ecological communities.
Yrene Tamayo-Lambert is a private equity and investment executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure investments across the Americas, the Middle East, and international markets. She has spearheaded transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $3 billion, structuring institutional partnerships, investment vehicles, and capital strategies for globally significant developments. Formerly Chief Investment Officer at Brilla Group and Managing Director of Lambert Advisory, she brings deep expertise in private equity, corporate strategy, capital formation, and cross-border investment, helping position Supernature for long-term institutional growth.
Chief Investment Officer
Leads operational strategy, execution, and delivery across Supernature's global portfolio of ecological communities.
Philip is the founder and CEO of Legacy International, where for nearly two decades he has advised developers, builders, and global brands on the planning, positioning, and execution of large-scale residential and resort communities throughout the Americas. He has led master-planned developments exceeding $1 billion in sales, created a proven development and execution framework, and built strategic partnerships across the United States, Mexico, the Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. A graduate of West Point, former U.S. Army Special Operations helicopter pilot, and MBA holder from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Philip brings disciplined leadership and operational excellence to the delivery of Supernature's vision. He is also the author of Life Equation, a book exploring purpose-driven leadership and personal growth.
Chief Operating Officer
Leads the integration of culture, immersive technology, and artificial intelligence across the Supernature platform.
Christopher Lejeune is an entrepreneur, designer, and creative technologist best known as the co-founder of Obscura Digital and Projecting Change, pioneers in large-scale immersive experiences and digital public art. His work has transformed iconic spaces around the world through the convergence of storytelling, technology, architecture, and culture. Currently exploring the provenance of generative AI at Nevermined Studios, Christopher is passionate about using emerging technologies to elevate human consciousness and accelerate the transition toward an ecological civilization. At Supernature, he leads the development of the cultural and technological experiences that bring living communities to life.
Chief Cultural Technology Officer
Leads financial strategy, capital planning, and institutional financial operations across Supernature's global platform.
Steven Ehlinger is a financial executive with more than 25 years of experience in capital strategy, corporate finance, and organizational growth, advising companies from early-stage ventures to Fortune 100 organizations. A Managing Partner at 783 Capital Partners and the founding Chief Financial Officer of EcoMedia through its acquisition by CBS Corporation, he has guided numerous companies through capital raises, financial modeling, strategic planning, and successful exits. His experience building scalable financial systems and advising mission-driven organizations positions Supernature for disciplined growth and long-term institutional success.
Chief Financial Officer
03 — Global Operations
Regional & Operational Leadership
Leads regional expansion and flagship developments in Brazil.
Business strategist and regenerative systems thinker with experience building organizations at the intersection of climate, education, and innovation. Former CPO at Camino Education and CMO at Climate Futures, and founder of Relab, the Regenerative Organizations Laboratory. Leads Supernature's expansion in Brazil, driving large-scale ecological development and strategic partnerships across the region.
CEO, Supernature Brazil
Leads strategic growth, partnerships, and deal origination across European markets.
Merkku is a multi-awarded entrepreneur who exited 23 family-owned food restaurants and was awarded the Stevie Award Entrepreneur. She is a sought after expert across retail, hospitality, franchise, and luxury businesses, particularly in purchasing, manufacturing, product development, marketing and customer experience. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Currently Board Member of Strand Properties and Boho.
Business Development — Europe
Leads institutional capital strategy, blended finance, and strategic partnerships that advance Supernature's global mission.
Simona Ceci is the Founder and Principal of Dara Strategy, where she advises governments, financial institutions, and mission-driven organizations on capital structuring, institutional design, and regenerative investment. She is also Co-Founder of SCLS Global Advisory, providing cross-border legal, regulatory, and institutional advisory for complex international projects. With deep expertise in blended finance, impact bonds, development finance institutions, governance, water stewardship, and regenerative development, Simona helps build the financial and institutional frameworks that enable long-term ecological transformation. At Supernature, she supports the development of strategic partnerships and innovative capital structures that align investment with lasting environmental and social value.
Capital Strategy & Institutional Partnerships
Leads institutional partnerships, capital strategy, and transformational initiatives that align finance with long-term ecological value.
Carlotta Franchin is a strategist specializing in capital allocation, sustainable finance, and organizational transformation. As a Partner at Dara Strategy, she advises organizations navigating the intersection of institutional investment, operational change, and long-term impact. With more than 20 years of experience across management consulting, financial services, and mission-driven organizations, she has designed financial structures, catalytic investment strategies, ESG frameworks, and governance models that translate ambitious visions into practical, durable outcomes. At Supernature, she helps build the institutional partnerships and capital frameworks that support the platform's long-term growth.
Capital Strategy & Institutional Partnerships
Leads biocultural strategy and experiential design across projects.
Biocultural diplomat and strategist across biodiversity, sacred real estate, and ecological diplomacy. Leads experience design across Supernature, weaving ancient wisdom with future systems to restore beauty, belonging, and life.
Chief Experience Officer
Leads planning and execution of key events and global activations.
Brings two decades of experience launching ventures, facilitating change, and activating global networks. His work spans strategic innovation, participatory leadership, and project delivery—advising founders, investors, and communities on turning complex ideas into cohesive systems. A pioneer of the coworking and startup movement in South Africa, he holds a postgraduate diploma in Strategic Innovation & Design Thinking from MIT, Columbia, and Tuck.
Event Operations
04 — Global Ecosystem
Collaborators & Partners
Firm
The world's leading architecture firm, helping define the global standard for large-scale urban development.
Studio
Curating a global network of top architects to design the next generation of ecological cities.
David Van Der Leer
Designer
Architectural designer advancing innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient spatial systems.
VP Construction
25+ years of experience in luxury residential and resort development, having led the delivery of over 48,000 homes across master-planned communities. Former senior executive at GL Homes, Lennar, WCI, and Transeastern, with deep expertise in construction, execution, and large-scale development delivery.
Firm
Global infrastructure leader delivering complex urban systems at national and metropolitan scale.
Firm
Engineering excellence in sustainability, climate resilience, and high-performance environments.
Founder
Global pioneer of regenerative design and co-author of the original LEED standards. Founder of Regenesis, guiding the development of ecological standards and ensuring the platform is grounded in deep systems thinking and environmental integrity.
Bill Reed
Practice
Integrating ecological intelligence and biodiversity as foundational urban infrastructure.
Activation Platform
Global activation platform mobilizing mass awareness and collective action for planetary regeneration.
CGI & Visual Storytelling
Leading CGI and visual storytelling to bring future ecological cities to life.
Filmmaker & Documentary Director
Crafting powerful narratives that translate vision into global cultural impact.
Immersive Visualization
Creating immersive visualizations that define the aesthetic and experiential language of Supernature.
Creative Producer and Director
Award-winning producer for interactive media and creative lead on immersive experiences.
Platform
Global standard for ecological urbanism.
Platform
Generative tools for planning and certification.
Platform
Global platform for regenerative communities and humanitarian development.
Led by Charlie Stuart Gay
Media & Activation
Global media and activation platform (1B+ reach).
Initiative
Ecological and cultural initiative advancing planetary regeneration.
Futurist & Strategic Advisor
Internationally recognized futurist, author, and advisor to Fortune 1000 companies and governments. Chairman & CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, bringing strategic foresight and innovation leadership to the evolution of ecological urban systems.
Executive Chairman, PVBLIC Foundation
Global impact entrepreneur. Leads strategic media, policy, and government alliances to position ecological urbanism at the center of the global climate and development agenda, including COP30 and beyond.
05 — Advisory & Governance
Board & Strategic Advisors
Urban security, resilience, and the future of cities.
Strategic Advisor
Advises on global development strategy and institutional partnerships.
Strategic Advisor
Advises on energy systems, data centers, and policy alignment.
Strategic Advisor, Energy & Infrastructure
Entrepreneur across real estate, finance, and global investment.
A lifetime of successful entrepreneurial and institutional successes, business growth and exits. Drew has collaborated and built business with leading figures in hospitality, real estate and banking. Currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Mallorca Preservation Foundation.
Financial Advisor
Leads financial strategy, infrastructure finance, and capital structuring.
20 years experience in project and infrastructure finance. David was Managing Director at M&G, the world's largest infrastructure debt investor, where he led transactions across infrastructure and energy. Recently, he has lead companies focused on the energy transition. David is a CFA Charter holder and a Fellow of CPA Australia.
Financial Advisor
Leads internal operations, delivery systems, and global coordination.
Lauren has over 18 years in the design and construction industry in London, New York and Sydney. She is a qualified Architect, experienced Project Manager and Client Representative across the Arts and luxury hospitality. Lauren has led projects with Whitney Museum, Six Senses London, Soho House, Rosewood Hotels, Mandarin Oriental and Givenchy.
Cultural and Art Advisor
Leads global operations and execution across the platform.
Experienced strategist, investor and operating partner across multiple PPP/PFI and commercial sectors. As UK Partner and Managing Director on the UK LSE full listing of the NESF.L, drove fund to being the fastest growing company in LSE history during his tenure. Abid built a market significant renewable energy asset manager with €6B in AUM.
Advisor to the CEO
Global leader in infrastructure and engineering.
Former CEO, Buro Happold
Founder & CEO of One Amazon, supporting ecological development initiatives across the Americas.
Founder & CEO, One Amazon
Leads global architectural and cultural strategy.
Urban Strategist & Curator
Leads legal strategy and governance.
General Counsel
06 — Thought Leaders
Voices Shaping the Future
Design visionary shaping systems at planetary scale.
Designer
Global mobility strategist redefining urban movement.
Mobility Strategist
Architect of Medellín's transformation into a city of equity.
Architect
Amplifying indigenous wisdom as a force for regeneration.
Cultural Strategist
Leader of complex global developments at scale.
Development Leader
Advancing biodiversity as core urban infrastructure.
Biodiversity Scientist
Bridging smart cities and human-centered development.
Smart Cities Expert
Integrating data, land, and policy into urban intelligence.
Urban Intelligence
Pioneering regenerative models for resilient cities.
Regenerative Cities
Advancing sustainable, tech-integrated architecture.
Architect
Building the technological foundation for ecological systems.
Technologist
Shaping next-generation ecological environments.
Ecological Designer