THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE
Our People
Meet the environmental consultants, agricultural specialists, ecologists, conservation scientists and project managers behind Green Africa Group.
Our multidisciplinary team brings experience in environmental assessments, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, horticulture, agriculture and climate change mitigation.
Working on projects in South Africa and elsewhere across Africa, our associates contribute to planning, policy development, project design, implementation, monitoring and environmental management.
Their complementary expertise bridges scientific knowledge and practical project requirements, from agricultural advice and conservation planning to risk management and cost control.
Explore the profiles below to learn more about our team, or contact us to discuss the expertise your project requires.
KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. COLLABORATION.
Meet Our Associates.
From project planning to delivery, our specialists bring complementary skills and perspectives to every assignment.
Johan West
Founder: Climate Change Mitigation Specialist, Environmentalist, Horticulturist. Landscape Designer, Botanist, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration Specialist, UNESCO Consultant, International Project Funding, Business Development & Project Management.
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Charl Palm
Agriculture & Farming in Africa Consultant, Table Grape and Tropical Fruit Specialist, Environmental Investment Fund Specialist, Business Development and Renewable Energy Projects.
Alex Pelser
Australia Office: MBA, University of Sydney. Environmental Law, Planning, Survey, Civil Engineering and Drone Aviation Specialist.
Bertus van Schalkwyk
High Tech Environmental Systems, IOT integration, Farm Pack house Solutions and Green Building Construction.
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Ben de Villiers
Agronomist and Technical Advisor. Pome Fruit Specialist. Agricultural Consultant: Africa and Middle East.
Shannon Eyssen
Agricultural Audits, GlobalGAP, Tesco’s Nature’s Choice, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) & ISO900
Anthony Emery
Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Ecologist, Protected Areas, Environmental Auditing and Monitoring, Wetland Delineation and Assessment, Environmental Policy & Conservation Issues.
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Werner Stears
Agricultural, Commercial, Residential Property and Infrastructure Development Project Manager. Construction Quantity Surveyor in Africa. Time and Cost Management of Turnkey Projects from conception to handover.
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Moha Haddouch
North Africa Office: Rural & Territorial Development, Sustainable Development Models Expert. Circular Economy Harnessing & Value Chain Application (Biodiversity Conservation, Inclusive Growth & Eco System Economics). Eco Branding, Water Management, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Waste Management & Land Restoration.
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Dr. Joseph Okori
Dr Joseph Okori is a wildlife veterinarian and senior conservation specialist with over 30 years’ African experience in biodiversity conservation, rhino protection, wildlife forensics, anti-poaching strategy, environmental governance, transboundary conservation, tourism safeguards and community-based natural resource management and institutional capacity building.
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Dr. Michael Brown
Dr Michael Brown is a PhD biodiversity and conservation scientist, bringing specialist expertise in marine research, scientific diving, climate policy, blue carbon, agricultural data governance, environmental strategy, monitoring and evaluation, and technical reporting across Africa.
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Albert Ackhurst
Nature based solutions, complex biodiversity and climate action programmes and ecological infrastructure. Conservationist, Botanist, Soil Carbon science and biodiversity economy. Human capital development, citizen’s science and the creation of green-collar jobs.
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