Ron leads the ocean innovation work at the World Economic Forum, where he also serves as Executive for the 1000 Ocean Startups coalition. Over the past three years, he has built and scaled initiatives that connect ocean innovators with capital, partners, and global platforms, supporting the deployment of solutions for ocean health. His work has included launching high-impact innovation challenges, raising multi-million-dollar funding, and convening international communities—from Davos to Dubai—to advance regenerative blue economy solutions.
His background spans marine sciences, aquaculture, policy, and ecosystem building. He has worked directly with nearly 100 start-ups and supported hundreds of emerging leaders, with a focus on helping early-stage solutions move from concept to implementation. Having lived and studied in nine countries, he brings a global perspective grounded in practical experience and an appreciation for local context.
Across his work, he focuses on translating ambition into action—strengthening the systems, partnerships, and capital pathways needed for effective solutions to take root in the water.
