Our Team
At First Carbon Investments, our people are the cornerstone of our success. Driven by a shared commitment to spearhead the transition to sustainable energy and industry practices, our team brings together a dynamic blend of expertise, passion, and visionary leadership.
Our leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with decades of experience across banking, carbon finance, technology, and clean energy sectors. Each member is dedicated to leveraging their unique insights and skills to drive innovation and growth within the company and the wider industry.
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Peter Ellen
CEO and Co-Founder
30 Years experience as an entrepreneur, leader, venture builder, marketer, and advisor creating high growth organizations from early-stage innovation, in Retail, Wholesale, Technology, SaaS through scale-up and globalization in EMEA, US and APAC including Maxymiser Inc. [Exited to Oracle] , Fopp [Exited to HMV plc]
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David Peebles
COO and Co-Founder
Over 35 years’ experience in complex bank global financial markets trading, sales and leadership at, HSBC, Midland Montagu, RBS, National Australia Bank and Clydesdale Bank. CEO/ Founder XMI- Consultancy to global banking groups and corporations. Recent NED roles include Chair of Audit and Senior Independent Director of a UK Building Society.
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James Varga
Chief Growth Officer
A trailblazer in fintech and open banking, has dedicated over a decade to revolutionising the financial sector with a focus on inclusivity and innovation. As the founder and CEO of DirectID, James led the creation of the world's first inclusive global credit score, leveraging open banking data to empower individuals and redefine financial services.
Advisory Board
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Dr John Wright
Chairman
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Nick Arnold
Advisor
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Lynn Lau
Advisor
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Douglas Dowie FCBIS
Advisor