Julien Lafond

Managing Principal

Julien is Altanova’s Founder, President and Principal Adviser.

In 15 years he has progressively moved from innovation and industrial R&D to advising global executives on shared value creation.

Julien holds a BSc and MSc of Applied Maths and Mech. Eng. topped by a diploma of Engineering from the Ecole Superieure of Mathematical Modeling and Mechanics in France.

Alison Koczanski

Manager

Alison leads our administration and ensures that the firm’s finances and talent management are well taken care of. Previously she analyzed emissions trading and the links between social innovation, economic development and open government data sets.

Alison holds a MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy from MU Vienna and a BA in Marketing from Lipscomb.

Sara Wang

Energy & Environmental Design Associate

Sara ensures cohesion between the architectural components of the project, and optimizations for energy, health and wellbeing.

She is a LEED and WELL accredited professional, holds a Master in Design Studies, Energy and Environment from Harvard University and a Bachelors in Architecture from Pratt.

Stefano Vrespa

Director, Sustainable Engineering

Stefano manages Altanova’s greatest projects, gives direction and ensures that no-one and nothing gets left behind. Prior to Altanova, Stefano advised global clients like Exxon, GE and Total on environmental projects across Europe.

Stefano holds a BSc in Env. and Civil Eng. from Politechnico di Milano and a MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia.

Bruno Merine

Principal

As an Information Technology consultant with 20 years of experience, Bruno helps customers of all sizes overcome the challenges they face in terms of business intelligence, software development, IT systems and support.

Bruno holds a MS in Management and Engineering of Information Systems from The Telecom Management School in France.

Thomas Baade-Mathiesen

VP, Corporate Engagements

Thomas helps clients understand how sustainability impacts their business and how they can leverage it to drive their objectives. He then supports their implementation by helping select, develop and operate more sustainable assets. Thomas oversees new corporate engagements from concept through delivery and further partnering.

Thomas holds an MBA from MIT and a BSc in Economics and Management from Bocconi. He has 10 years of experience at the intersection of general management, business growth and technology.