rrreefs association was founded in October 2020 and became a impact business in 2023. We offer reef regeneration services tailored to the needs of our clients. We work with reliable partners and local communities to ensure environmental and social impact for the regions we work in.
We are an interdisciplinary team with backgrounds in science, art, and economics. Our diverse skillsets allow us to approach challenges from multiple perspectives. Ulrike and Hanna make sure everything we do is supported by science. Marie is the creative problem-solver, making sure our reefs design is functional, stable, and nice to look at. Josephine makes sure we stay on track and focus on our company’s goals.
Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt
Co-Founder, Co-CEO & Head of Science and Development
Josephine Graf
Co-Founder, Co-CEO & Head of Business Development
Tim Day
Digital Marketing and Communications Lead
Marie Griesmar
Co-Founder, Head of Product
Mauro Bischoff
Designer & Field Operator
Hanna Kuhfuss
Co-Founder, Head of Field Operations & Scientific Partnerships
Gerrit Nanninga
Coral Reef Scientist and Field Coordinator
Passion for the ocean unites us as a team. We are determined to reach a positive impact for the oceans, the planet, and human societies.
At the core of our initiative lie respect and empathy. We strive to create healthy ecosystems and support local livelihoods.
Guided by strong ethical principles, we refuse to make false promises. Honesty and transparency are key to our communication.
We are guided by curiosity, critical thinking, and the pursuit of new challenges, while adhering to scientific standards and high quality of work.
We are supported by an outstanding advisory board that both supports and challenges us. Our board members provide invaluable guidance and expertise to help us achieve our goals.
Dr. Phanor Montoya-Maya
Restoration Program Manager at Coral Restoration Foundation
Prof. Roman Stocker
Professor of Environmental Engineering at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland
Jasmin Khalifa
Founder and Principal Consultant at guidance4good, Switzerland
Stephan Hillert
Senior Advisor Insurance Industry & President millennials4board, Switzerland
Andreas Feller
Head of Swiss Onshore and Deputy Head of Private Banking at Rothschild & Co, Switzerland
Petra Riga-Müller
Head of Commercial Insurance at Zurich Group, Germany
We are supported by a group of brilliant volunteers and students who are taking a lot of work from our shoulders and contributing to rrreefs in many meaningful ways.
Olivia Götschi
Digital Communication Projects
Monica Cipelletti
Marketing Projects
Daniela Guedes
Newsletter redactor
Leïla Tazi
Underwater photographer
Yannick Krijnen
Film Director
