Investor. Founder. Entrepreneur. Dad.
Ivo's Projects
Building a sustainable and affordable energy network.
Ivo has dedicated a large portion of his professional career towards helping the world transition to more sustainable energy technologies.
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Currently, Ivo is the Vice President of Energy Transition at Forum Energy Technologies, a global company offering solutions in the oil, natural gas and renewable energy industries.
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​Ivo has driven the growth of the company’s energy transition unit,
guiding the development of technology and products designed to lower the carbon footprint of the company’s customer and drive real change and innovation across the economy.
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FET's Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) play a crucial role in offshore wind development. ROVs are used for underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbine foundations and cables, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. LARS systems facilitate the safe deployment and retrieval of ROVs from the support vessels, even in challenging sea conditions. Together, these technologies enhance the construction, maintenance, and reliability of offshore wind farms, contributing to the sustainable generation of renewable energy.
While at FET's Global Tubing product line, Ivo spearheaded the use of the company's Coiled Line Pipe product for one of the largest Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) projects in the US. The product development not only was fundamental in achieving the project's budget and timelines, but it also greatly reduced the operator's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for the execution of the project, by greatly reducing the time, labor and support equipment and resources required.
Looking into the future, Ivo is working on supporting the development of new product solutions that will continue to greatly support the transition of the global energy system to more carbon efficient energy.
Bringing financial inclusion to the globally underbanked.
Having spent a lot of working across developing economies, Ivo believes in the power of technology to bring real positive change to rural and digitally poor communities. ​
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Ivo is a member of the baord of directors at Whizmo, a new global payment solution specifically designed to bring financial services to underbanked communities in developing economies. Ivo has seen first hand the challenges of global firms entering into developing
markets, including complex regulatory systems, outdated technology and a lack of local market expertise. Whizmo will bring services to these communities, enabling them to engage in commerce, personal banking and be part of the global online community.
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Financial inclusion is a crucial component of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at creating a better world by 2030. It specifically aligns with SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), among others. In simple terms, financial inclusion means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or income level, has access to affordable and reliable financial services. This includes banking, loans, insurance, and savings accounts.
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When people have access to these financial services, they can better manage their money, start businesses, invest in education or healthcare, and withstand financial shocks like unexpected expenses. Financial inclusion empowers individuals and communities by giving them the tools to improve their lives, contribute to economic growth, and reduce poverty. It also promotes equality and supports economic development by enabling marginalized groups, such as women and small-scale entrepreneurs, to participate more fully in the economy.
By making financial services more accessible, the UN aims to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their communities, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and equitable world for all.
Ensuring global food security
for all.
As a global citizen, who has spent a lot of time working across the world, Ivo is passionate about protecting global food supply lines. In 2007, Ivo founded TrakiaBio Product, a company that uses cutting-edge farming techniques to cultivate and harvest specialty crops while championing environmental stewardship.
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At TrakiaBio Product, our dedication to growing staple crops like wheat, corn, and sunflowers aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Zero Hunger.
