Robin Mitchell

Co-Founder & CEO at Nature Positive

Purakaunui, Otago, New Zealand

About

Systems thinker, accomplished Director, conservation entrepreneur. Global consulting track record in corporate strategy; ESG finance, Nature-based Solutions markets, government policy, impact assessment, ecological restoration and sustainable agriculture. Co-founded Nature Positive to support business and finance drive a nature positive economy, focusing on understanding nature-related risks and opportunities, setting integrated climate-nature targets and designing Nature-based Solutions investment strategies or lighthouse projects. Collaborates with thought leaders across sectors and disciplines. Enjoys bridging business, finance, civil society and academic sectors to achieve a resilient, just transition.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO at NaturePositive
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • The Biodiversity Consultancy Ltd (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Technical Director, Pacific Rim
      Jul 2017 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Managing Director
      Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Technical Director
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr

  • Guest Lecturer at University of Cambridge
    2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

    Guest Lecturer for Conservation Leaders Masters on Business & Biodiversity

  • Global Biodiversity & Ecosystems Lead at Golder Associates
    Oct 2010 - Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Director, Restoration Ecologist at Kunzea Consultants
    2008 - 2013 · 5 yrs