The
Team

A group united by a shared commitment to protecting biodiversity, and ensuring support reaches those making the greatest impact.

Viridia is led by individuals with experience across science, conservation, and sustainability. Together, we identify and support high-impact conservation work, with care, rigour, and a long-term perspective.

Meet the Team

Paulo Azevedo

President & Strategic Leadership

Pedro Castro

Strategy & Management

António Lobo Xavier

Legal & Governance

Carlos Aguiar

Botany & Ecology

Carlos Osório de Castro

Legal & Corporate Advisory

Carlos Sousa

Veterinary & Animal Health

Cristiano van Zeller

Agriculture & Land Stewardship

Frederico Silva Pinto

Finance, Governance & Risk

Helena Freitas

Biodiversity & Policy

Mateus Mutemba

Conservation Leadership

Nicole Azevedo

Community & Sustainability

Nuno Ferrand

Biology, Genetics & Evolution

Octávio Mateus

Paleontology, Geology & Natural History

Pedro Vaz Pinto

Field Conservation and Forestry

Tobias Azevedo

Strategy & Operations

Raquel Godinho

Conservation Genetics

Ester Serrão

Marine Biology

Natasha Bridge

Governance & International Perspective

Carla Pinto Cruz

Plant Ecology & Conservation