Executive Director
Jim Johnson is one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs in the information technology industry and a prominent Adelaide businessman.
Prior to joining Carbon Planet, Jim lived and worked in the US for several years where he was Director of the World Trade Centre Association.
Jim has extensive experience developing companies in Australia, the US and UK markets. He was also Founding President of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce.
Jim is Chairman of Mirador Investments, Grazer Pty Limited and Feel Good Films, and is currently utilising his vast business skills in driving the expansion of Carbon Planet.
Director, Carbon Commerce
George Krichauff has extensive experience in trading, origination and marketing in emerging energy and environmental markets in the UK, Continental Europe and Australia.
Commencing his career in the UK, he worked as a trader and marketer for over six years before working in the power and renewables sector.
Subsequently working in environmental markets, he was involved in the set up of an emissions trading and origination desk, developing and running a portfolio of carbon traded products and origination of CDM and JI products.
Chief Technology Officer
Jesse began his professional career by co-founding Virtual Artists in 1993, a consultancy and web hosting company which produced many innovative websites and development technologies.
Jesse has been a contract UNIX Systems Administrator specialising in enterprise systems and web application infrastructure since 2000 and has worked with Fujitsu, Sun Microsystems, University of New South Wales, Sydney University and of course Carbon Planet.
Jesse studied Computer Science at the University of Adelaide and now lives in Sydney with his young family.
Manager of My Carbon Planet
Vivienne was the founding employee of Carbon Planet, joining in March 2005.
Since then she has helped to grow the Carbon Planet retail brand from its genesis to what it is today.
As Manager of MyCarbonPlanet it is her role to devise and implement innovative strategies to inspire, educate and facilitate individuals and the community to become changemakers for sustainability.
She studied a commerce degree at the University of Adelaide, majoring in international marketing and management. She has also studied biochemistry, and continues to study for a Masters in Management (Arts). She makes her home with her husband and son on a cherry orchard in the Adelaide Hills.
Director, Global Partnerships and Business Development
Haris is leading Carbon Planet's expansion in the emerging carbon origination markets globally. He has executed a number of strategic partnerships in South and Central Asia and the Middle East. He is currently expanding Carbon Planet's project and partner base to Africa and South America.
Haris brings with him over 10 years experience in corporate business and channels development, strategic planning and international expansion.
Haris worked for Rocksoft Limited where he was involved in devising and implementing a channel strategy and distribution plan for multiple software solutions throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Haris also worked as Business Development and Major Accounts Manager for Upstream Print Solutions, Australia's largest independent office automation and print solutions organisation.
Haris holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Land and Water Resources Management as well as Post Graduate studies in Marketing.
Director, Audit & Advisory Services
Gavan Fox manages the Audit and Advisory division of Carbon Planet, guiding companies through the process of measuring, saving and managing their carbon emissions.
Prior to joining Carbon Planet, Gavan spent 15 years launching and expanding US companies into markets across the Asia Pacific region. Gavan has also held a number of senior management roles in high profile organisations including Managing Director, Genzyme Australasia, and Vice President, Tyco Healthcare, Asia Pacific.
Gavan's analytical and strategy development skills combined with individual and team development expertise are fundamental in creating new business opportunities and driving organic business growth for Carbon Planet.