meet the rrreefs team

who we are

 

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.

our team

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

 

Cassandre Wuarchoz

Digital Marketing and Communications Intern

Hanna Kuhfuss

Co-Founder, Head of Field Operations & Scientific Partnerships

Gerrit Nanninga

Coral Reef Scientist and Field Coordinator

our values

passion

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.

respect

At the core of our initiative lie respect and empathy. We strive to create healthy ecosystems and support local livelihoods.

transparency

Guided by strong ethical principles, we refuse to make false promises. Honesty and transparency are key to our communication.

curiosity

We are guided by curiosity, critical thinking, and the pursuit of new challenges, while adhering to scientific standards and high quality of work.

our advisory board

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
Director of Corales de Paz, Colombia

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
Global Head of Distribution, Customer & Growth at Zurich Resilience Solutions, 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

our volunteers and students

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

Emilia Lendi
Designer

Daniela Guedes
Newsletter redactor

 

Leïla Tazi

Underwater photographer

 

Yannick Krijnen

Film Director

awards & nominations

Economist Impact Ocean Changemakers Challenge – Winner 2024

Woman for Change by ChangeNOW – Recognition 2023

Extrem Tech Challenge x Katapult Ocean – Finalist 2023

The Earthshot Prize, Revive our Ocean – Nominee 2023

Kultur-Kreativpilot*innen – Winner 2022

Falling Walls Berlin – Finalist 2022

Planet Hero Award 2021 – Winner

Hochparterre ‘Die Besten 2021’ – Design Award Gold

SEIF Tech for Impact – Winner Future Impact Trend & Audience Award 2021

press

rrreefs in Bilanz

Bilanz

rrreefs in Bild der Frau

Bild der Frau

rrreefs in die Zeit Alpen

Die ZEIT ALPEN

rrreefs in Hochparterre

Hochparterre

rrreefs in Illustré

L’Illustré

rrreefs in Migros Magazine

Migros Magazine

rrreefs in Schweizer Familie

Schweizer Familie

rrreefs in Sonntag Blick

Sonntags Blick

rrreefs in SRF

SRF Gesichter & Geschichten

rrreefs in SFR

SRF Tagesschau

Drôle d’époque – RTS1

France 24

Watson

Migros Magazin

Der Bund

Government of the Virgin Islands, Press Release

ntv

ARD Tagesthemen