Maria Charash

Maria Charash Koundina is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Interim CFO at Piclo, which focuses on innovative software solutions for smarter and sustainable electricity grids. Previously, Maria held the role of Interim CFO at Element 2, advancing hydrogen refuelling infrastructures, and at Recircle, an industrial biotechnology firm dedicated to sustainable rubber waste solutions. Additional roles include Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Arrow Exploration Corp., Transaction Lead at Viridor, and Director at Dalisa Associates Ltd. Maria's extensive career also includes significant positions at Petredec Pte Ltd, World Fuel Services, Royal Dutch Shell, and J.P. Morgan. Educational qualifications encompass an MBA from INSEAD, fellowship in ACCA, and a diploma in International Economics.