Michael founded Ocean Assets in 2016 after a 30-year career in investment banking and a lifelong passion for the ocean. At that time, there were few financial initiatives targeting the blue economy and ocean issues. He established Ocean Assets Institute to fill that gap and to drive private capital to impactful ocean-related projects worldwide.

 

Michael previously founded The Journal of Investing and Pedigree Investments​, raising capital and structuring alternative investment funds.

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Michael and his family lived in the Bahamas (2006-9) where they funded coral reef studies and participated in several marine ecosystem initiatives. He earned a MSc from Columbia University.

Mirabelle leads the Regenerative Systems projects - including Blue Foods, Marine Conservation & Restoration. She engages with investors, tracks research and builds our pipeline of Regenerative projects. 

 

She has led several projects for our group and, recently, for the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund. Internships have enriched her practical skills and networks in shipping, seaweed, marine conservation and plastics.

 

Mirabelle holds a BSc in International Business Management from HEG Geneva (2025). She was awarded the Student Engagement Prize, recognising her leadership of several initiatives during her years at HEG. She speaks English, French, German and Japanese.