With expertise spanning mining to AI, we are pioneering a new era in low-emission agriculture.
From Late-Night Debates to XPrize Milestones: Meet the Diverse Minds Pioneering a New Era in Carbon Removal and Sustainable Agriculture
Leadership
Andrew Pedley
Founder, CEO
Andrew initially forged his path in the financial markets before taking the helm of technical teams in heavy industry. As the CEO of Carbonaught, he not only aligns scientific advancements with business operations but also leads the company's sales and marketing. Andrew is serving as a director and chairs the scientific advisory board.
With a foundation in electrical engineering, James completed his doctorate in machine learning. As the Chief Technology Officer at Carbonaught, James oversees all technical facets, spanning both hardware and software realms. Previously, he made significant contributions to remote asset health monitoring in the mining sector, overseeing a vast fleet across global operations.
With a background in geology and geophysics, Scott Keenan boasts a 15-year tenure in the energy and resources sectors, navigating diverse terrains from tropical jungles to the arctic circle. His expertise in stakeholder engagement aids collaborations with global governments and landowner groups. As Carbonaught's VP of Global Operations, he manages Carbonaught's growing portfolio of global operations.
Originally from Switzerland with advanced degrees from the University in Bern, Balz is a renowned figure in the realm of earth sciences and geochemistry, currently serving as the Professor of Petrology at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Previously Chair of Geology at Trinity College Dublin, he was been the editor-in-chief of the esteemed Chemical Geology journal from 2018-2023. In pursuit of impactful research, Balz is engaged with NASA's Perseverance Rover program and is a beneficiary of two ARC linkage grants. Balz's google scholar profile can be foundhere.
Professor David Rowlings
Soil Science
David, a soil scientist at the Centre for Agriculture and Bioeconomy at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He is a sought-out expert in leveraging advanced sensing technologies to mitigate greenhouse gases, optimize fertilizer use, and monitor soil health. His research, encompassing diverse industries from beef and dairy to grains and sugar, has both a broad Australian and international reach, especially in cropping and rice systems. David's google scholar profile can be foundhere.
