Impact Carbon will provide essential capital into high-quality carbon removal and reduction projects through a disciplined, measured, and informed investment process.
We recognize the pivotal role carbon offsets can play in solving the complex issue of climate change—and the role investment plays in making this solution a success.
The global net-zero imperative has never been more present, and carbon offsets have a pivotal role to play.
The Team
Robert A. Quartermain - Chairman
- Founder/Chairman Pretium Resources. Acquired by Newcrest Mining (NCM.TSX) in 2022 for US $2.8B
- President, Silver Standard Resource Inc. (grew the exploration company from a market cap of $2M to in excess of $2B)
- Over 35 years' experience in mining; extensive experience in geology, exploration and development, and precious metals.
- Holds a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of New Brunswick and a Masters of Science in mineral exploration from Queen's University.
Keith Driver - Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Founder of Cap-Op Energy, tracking GHG offsets from oil and gas energy efficiency projects, sold to Radicle Balance (now BMO Radicle).
- VP, Operations for Blue Source through formation of the Canadian entity, a number of subsequent transactions, merged with Element Markets (through TPG Rise).
- CEO of a number of private and public Clean and Ag Tech companies through technology commercialization, scaling, RTO and exits.
- Founded MBA course Carbon Markets and Finance for the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary
- Holds an MBA focused on Sustainability from the University of Calgary, Masters in Engineering from University of Guelph and is a registered P.Eng.
Kevin Puil - President, Director
- Managing Partner, RIVI Capital LLC, a resource focused private equity firm
- Partner & Portfolio Manager, Bolder Investment Partners (acquired by Haywood Securities)
- Over 25 years' experience as a fund manager, analyst, and natural resources investor
- Holds a degree in economics from the University of Victoria and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder
Chris Bogart - Director Business Development
- Managing Partner, RainCity Capital Partners
- Co-founder, Corex Gold Corp (acquired by Minera Alamos (TSXV: MAI))
- Former CEO & SVP of Corporate Strategy, InMed Pharmaceuticals (INM: NASDAQ)
- Co-founder, Magnum Uranium (merged with NYSE/TSX-listed Energy Fuels Inc.)
- Over 22 years' experience as a senior manager in capital markets, strategic planning, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and regulatory compliance in both public and private sectors
Terese Gieselman - Chief Financial Officer
- 32 years' experience in junior listed on the TSX, TSX-Venture Exchange, OTCBB, NASDAQ, and AMEX
- Extensive background in corporate and financial reporting and compliance for Canada and the United States
- Relevant experience in financing, treasury, international corporate structures and financial reporting in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Mozambique, Kenya and Zimbabwe
Mebane T. Faber - Director
- Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Cambria Investment Management (USD $1.6B AUM)
- Author of numerous white papers and books; speaker on investment strategies; published in Barron's, The New York Times, and The New Yorker
- Graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in engineering science and biology