Catherine Jadot

Catherine Jadot, PhD, currently serves as a Blue_Invest Certified Coach for the European Commission and holds positions on the Advisory Board for Maroon Invest Global, Blue Ocean Future, WYLD PLANET, and Seaweed First. As CEO and owner of Elemental Solutions Caribbean, Catherine provides strategic sustainability consulting and environmental support, focusing on enhancing climate resilience in Small Island states. Additionally, as Head of North American Operations at GOA Ventures, Catherine is involved in transforming sargassum into sustainable products. Catherine's expertise is further demonstrated through roles as a Senior Technical Expert for Expertise France, where contributions are made to programs aimed at climate resilience and biodiversity. Catherine’s academic background includes advanced degrees in Biology and Oceanography from the University of Liège and professional training from esteemed institutions such as Harvard University and the Universidade dos Açores.