Ian Cooke is a renowned sustainability and climate change expert who advises businesses and investors on strategy and finance.

He is a founder and investor in low-carbon technology and businesses, and holds various non-executive director roles in the sector. Ian serves on the investment committee of a London-based venture capital firm (EMV Capital) and an East Africa Impact fund (Kenya Climate Ventures).

With a background in environmental and civil engineering, he previously held commercial and operational roles in Africa and Asia before focusing on developing and delivering commercial solutions for climate change. Ian holds an engineering degree from the University of Cape Town and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, UK.

Laurent has over 30 years of experience in issue management and stakeholder relations across multiple geographies and industries. With a legal background, he has spent his career delivering policy, regulatory and engagement counsel as an executive in several international public affairs and strategic communications firms.

Laurent joined the International Copper Association (ICA) as Vice President responsible for Public Affairs in early 2020. There, he oversees the organization’s Material Stewardship and Industry Diplomacy programs, and is a member of ICA’s executive team.

Mark Loveitt was the President of the International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC) from 2008-2023 and now sits as an independent director of The Copper Mark.

Jorge Cantallopts is Executive Director for Center for Copper and Mining Studies CESCO , having previously served as Director of Research and Public Policy for the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) and as Chair of the Standing Committee in International Copper Study Group.

He is an economist and earned his master’s degree in financial economics from the University of Santiago de Chile.  He is the author of several articles on economics and mining policies, and has been professor of mineral economy and market analysis of minerals in different universities in Chile.

Marielle Weikel leads Conservation International’s Corporate Climate Solutions team, providing technical expertise surrounding high-quality natural climate solutions through Conservation International’s business engagements and external platforms, as well as its internal greenhouse gas footprint commitments. Marielle joined Conservation International in 2002, and previously led its Responsible Mining & Energy program and, prior to that, its strategy to engage the private sector on freshwater conservation. She has advised on conservation and sustainability issues for Conservation International partnerships across a range of sectors, including mining.

Prior to joining Conservation International, Marielle worked as an environmental, health and safety consultant. She holds a master’s degree in environmental management from Duke University and bachelor’s in government and environmental studies from the College of William and Mary.

As the Chief Executive Officer of one of Australia’s largest and most successful Native Title representative bodies, Cate brings three decades of leadership, governance, community engagement, change and strategic management experience from across the government, non government, corporate and community sectors.

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