Today, ECOncrete operates with expert teams in four hubs globally, with the headquarters in New York and subsidiaries in Europe and the Middle East.
ECOncrete was founded in 2012 by marine biologists Dr. Ido Sella and the late Dr. Shimrit Perkol Finkel. The two co-founders embarked on a transformative mission to revolutionize marine infrastructure by harmonizing development and sustainability.
Dr. Ido Sella is 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.
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.
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.
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.
Renana brings over 15 years of leadership experience at the intersection of sustainability, business, and finance to the ECOncrete executive team. As a former Partner and Head of Impact at leading VC and Private Equity firms, she has been a pioneer in impact investing and a key contributor to global standards for Impact Measurement and Management (IMM). Today, she leads ECOncrete’s strategic innovation and drives the development of scalable business models that align ecological value with financial growth, ensuring the company continues to define the future of the global blue economy.
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.
Jorge Gutiérrez is a Civil Engineer specializing in ports and coastal engineering. He has over a decade of experience 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.
Jaime Orduña Mozo is a civil engineer specialized in hydraulic and coastal engineering with a broad experience in marine construction. He has developed and executed coastal and marine infrastructures such as jetties, quay walls, breakwater, marinas and outfall structures worldwide.
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.
Dr. Yaeli Rosenberg, Head of Biology at ECOncrete 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.
Fernando is a civil and structural engineer holding an MSc in Civil Engineering. Prior to joining ECOncrete he built a strong foundation in structural analysis, design, and project execution of concrete infrastructure, gaining extensive experience across diverse engineering environments in countries such as Germany, Bolivia, Norway and Spain.
Noa joined ECOncrete in 2021 and currently leads the industrial design team. With a background in ecological design and hands-on project delivery, she bridges technical development and user needs across coastal and offshore markets. She works closely with engineering and biology teams to translate site-specific requirements into scalable, field-proven products, advancing ECOncrete’s mission to embed ecological value into marine infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.