Duxton Natural Capital is an investment platform for high-integrity carbon origination.

Simon Stone joined Duxton as Group COO in July 2021. He has held senior management roles in a wide range of industries, including commercial and retail banking, manufacturing, telecommunications and information technology. He has been active in environmental management and has served on various government boards and committees for many years. Between 2006 and 2015, Simon was a director and Finance/Audit/Risk Committee Chair of Webster Ltd (ASX: WBA).

He was the Managing Director of the SA Aquaculture Management Group of Companies (SAAM), the first company in the world to breed and commercialise Yellowtail Kingfish. Simon was a key advisor in listing both Western Kingfish and Clean Seas in 2005. Previously, Simon was Bank SA’s Chief General Manager of Banking Operations, including Head of Retail, Financial Services and Strategic Planning. Simon has a Bachelor of Science (Honours First Class) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Biology) from the University of Adelaide.

Ryan is a proven strategic leader renowned for his expertise in market expansion and a strong commitment to sustainability. He has demonstrated significant ability in driving business growth and pioneering technological innovations. In his career, Ryan transformed an advanced manufacturing company by shifting to an OEM model in the US market. He led a waste and environmental services company through significant modernisation, commercialising IP in the carbon sector and expanding into the UK market, greatly enhancing its operations.

Ryan has been a Non-Executive Director at Verity Nature since May 2021, which uses nature-based solutions to drive large-scale climate action using science, technology and innovative financing. Ryan is a graduate of the Company Directors Course (GAICD), has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, and a BSocSci (Econ.) from the University of Natal, South Africa.

Alex Mason joined Duxton in December 2020. His key responsibilities include implementing and monitoring sustainable agricultural practices, emissions reduction, and research and development related to these areas. Alex has a 5 + year work history in environmental management and restoration ecology, with a strong interest in the development of largescale sustainable production systems. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Ecology and Evolution) from the University of Adelaide. Alex is currently completing a Doctorate in Soil Carbon.

James Shopov joined Duxton in 2016. James is responsible for deal origination, capital raising, valuation & modelling, financial reporting, strategy & negotiation, risk management, governance and sustainable investing.

James is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and holds a Commerce (Corporate Finance and Accounting) degree from the University of Adelaide.

Prior to joining Duxton, he worked in the Corporate Finance and Assurance & Advisory teams at Ernst & Young and Deloitte.

Georges joined Duxton in February 2024 as an Analyst. He works primarily with ESG and Investment teams. Prior to joining the team at Duxton, Georges has worked with Goldman Sachs and Zentree Investments. Georges holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Economics from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.