About
Decarbonisation and sustainable supply chains expert, formerly with Barry Callebaut and Syngenta.
Experience
- The First ThirtyAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
- RACEFounder & Ownercurrent2024 — presentBerne, Switzerland
- Kraft HeinzGlobal Head of Net Zero2024 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Barry Callebaut GroupGlobal Ingredients Carbon Lead2021 — 2023Zurich, Switzerland
- Syngenta GroupDigital Sustainability Manager2020 — 2021Basel, Switzerland
- Syngenta GroupBusiness Sustainability Intelligence Manager2018 — 2020Basel, Switzerland
- Syngenta GroupEnvironmental Technical Expert2014 — 2018Basel, Switzerland
- Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research, University of BernPostdoctoral Researcher2014Bern, Berne, Switzerland
- GolderHydrogeologist2008 — 2009British Columbia, Canada
- Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryResearch Assistant2002 — 2003California, United States
- South Florida Water Management DistrictTechnician2001Florida, United States
Education
- ETH ZürichDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Sciences
- The University of British ColumbiaMaster of Science - MS, Natural Sciences
- University of WaterlooBachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry
Skills & more
Languages English · German
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Colleagues at The First Thirty
Alexandre Santos
Investor at The First Thirty
Antony Yousefian
General Partner at The First Thirty
Arne Driessen
Advisor at The First Thirty
Dr. Amy Godfrey
Healthspan Research at The First Thirty
Dr. Eric Dinerstein
Advisor at The First Thirty
Dr. Ichsani Wheeler
Advisor at The First Thirty
Dr. Rabia Khan
Advisor at The First Thirty
Fernando Russo
Advisor at The First Thirty
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Dr. Kelly Ann Ross work?
- Dr. Kelly Ann Ross is Advisor at The First Thirty.
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Also attended The University of British Columbia242
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Also attended University of Waterloo344
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kraft Heinz42
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Also worked at Barry Callebaut Group6
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Also worked at Syngenta Group6
Giorgio BonachelaInvestments at Astanor VenturesMichael LeeManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesDavid PiersonManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesJason GabrielManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesShubhang ShankarManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesMark BrooksInvestor at Syngenta Group Ventures
Also worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory18
Martin CasadoGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzAndrew WilliamsonManaging Partner at Cambridge Innovation CapitalRick LewisGeneral Partner at US Venture PartnersAlexander FangManaging Partner at Entrada VenturesKaren Roter DavisManaging Partner at Entrada VenturesAaron SistoPartner at First Spark Ventures, Llc
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