We are building the future of marine construction

Dr. Ido Sella, is the cofounder and CEO of ECOncrete and considered a forerunner in the field of ecological enhancement of coastal and offshore infrastructure. Ido is a marine biologist and ecologist, specializing in ecological design and engineering, with over 20 years of experience in over 30 countries. Author of 25 papers and patents and a receiver of several prestigious awards recognizing his role in advancing biodiversity (2022 HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Planetary Health Award), Nature-inspired solutions (The Ray of Hope prize 2020) and scientific excellence (2023 Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry).

The late Dr. Shimrit Perkol-Finkel was the CEO and Co-Founder of ECOncrete, a brilliant marine biologist, and a visionary innovator.

A world-expert in ecological engineering, Shimrit’s creativity and entrepreneurship changed the trajectory of marine construction. She was an EU Marie Curie Fellow, received dozens of international innovation awards, and authored over 20 scientific papers. Her contributions to the marine environment she loved are boundless.

Shimrit lost her life in a tragic car accident in March of 2021, leaving behind a legacy of ecological construction thinking aimed at bridging coastal development and sustainability. She was a mother of three, wife, sister, and dear friend.

Shimrit was one of those unique people who actually changed the world.

Michal Judovits is an accomplished M&A executive with over a decade of experience in the Maritime industry.  She has extensive international experience and a proven track record of developing and executing business strategies to secure profitable growth. Michal holds an MBA from the IE University of Madrid, specializing in Corporate Strategy, and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering.

Maor Bezner is an industrial designer with expertise in harmonizing environmental and technical needs for marine infrastructure. He has a proven track record in developing and refining technologies to enable mass production. Maor joined ECOncrete in 2019, and leads the R&D and project assimilation teams. 

Yael Viesel is an accomplished international business development executive with a strong global track record. Yael specializes in market analysis, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and leadership. Her expertise lies in crafting growth-oriented strategies, with a keen ability to identify and address client pain points. With a pragmatic approach and a commitment to excellence, Yael is a valuable asset in driving business success.

Tomer is a marine biologist with vast experience in both lab and field work, above and underwater. He’s been part of the company from the very early stages and has been involved in all technical and operational processes, both at project and company levels.

Uzi Izhaky is a CPA, LLB, MBA, with 20+ years of finance experience in the tech and IT sectors. Uzi is responsible for overseeing the financial management activities. Prior experience as a CFO and COO in tech and in global startups.

Jorge Gutiérrez is a Civil Engineer specializing in ports and coastal engineering. He has over a decade of experience in leading international port and marina construction projects and conducting design analysis, and joined ECOncrete to commensurate his love of the marine environment with his work. Jorge completed an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering at the University of Alicante, and an M.Sc. in Ports and Coastal Engineering at CEPYC-CEDEX of Spain.

Dr. Andrew Rella is a Coastal and Environmental Engineer specializing in nature-inclusive design. He has a decade of experience in facilitating and successfully managing the design, permitting, and construction of nature-inclusive marine infrastructure.  Andrew earned his Ph.D at Stevens Institute of Technology and joined ECOncrete in 2014.

Sam Suter has a broad range of experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on all things digital. He started his career in journalism and public relations in Switzerland, and has contributed to a number of successful startups, most notably a leading Swiss digital publishing house. For 10 years he was active as consultant and marketing service provider for a diverse portfolio of clients. He was educated in the US & Switzerland and holds an MA in Communications and Computer Science from the University of Zurich.

Shlomit Wartenburg is an architect and designer, with extensive experience in the field of landscape architecture. She has led projects in the public, private, education and residential sectors, ranging from urban to interior spatial design and business branding. After completing her BA and B.Arch studies in the UK, she has worked in both England and the Middle East.

Dr. Yaeli Rosenberg, Head of Biology at ECOncrete® Tech LTD is a marine biologist and ecologist, Bar-Ilan University graduate, who focused her research on the effect of urbanization and anthropogenic stressors on coral reefs. She has vast experience in both lab and fieldwork conducted worldwide. Yaeli is highly experienced in underwater monitoring surveys and sampling as well as computational programing and meta-data analysis.

Danielle is an experienced Business Development professional, who graduated from Schiller International University in Switzerland in International Business. She has over 7 years in the maritime industry. Throughout her career she has played a pivotal role in implementing resilient waterfront projects. Understanding the significance of safeguarding coastal areas from environmental challenges and climate change, Danielle has actively contributed to the development of initiatives aimed at creating sustainable and inclusive waterfront spaces.

Phil is a Blue Economy expert with over 15 years of experience advancing innovative solutions to solve ocean challenges. Phil has a proven track record of developing and executing complex innovation projects to achieve sustainable development goals, from ideation to completion. Phil combines experience from applied academic research, entrepreneurship, and port-based impact investment. Phil earned his MSc. in applied environmental management at University Laval in Quebec.