For the past decade, Esther has focused on climate technology innovation and adoption, rethinking how we use our finite resources. During her PhD, she studied the conversion of CO2 into fuels to close the carbon loop, looking to create an alternative to fossil-derived production. Since her PhD, Esther joined McKinsey’s Green Business Building practice as an Engagement Manager, where she works side-by-side in climate tech startups and scale ups on growth strategy, commercial acceleration and operations. Esther specialises in materials, supporting development of green chemical production and cement decarbonisation, and helping global players adopt these new technologies.

Esther joins eXXpedition to connect her knowledge of upstream production with a more tangible understanding of the end-of-life problems, studying plastic pollution firsthand. A keen sailor, Esther is excited to join this crew of passionate, driven women who are taking steps to make change.