In their own fields, with their unique skills and local roots, they’re already shaping new ways of thinking, doing, and connecting. Meet the people behind Utopias #1—a vibrant community of changemakers who, day by day, are weaving the threads of transformation.
Martin co-founded GreenPods in 2020, a developer and operator of regenerative agricultural projects specializing in nut production in Europe. Their flagship project, "La Granja," located 30 minutes south of Toulouse, is today the largest organic almond orchard in France managed with regenerative farming.
Martin d’Archimbaud
Agriculture
Co-founder of GreenPods, he develops and manages regenerative agricultural projects
Olivier leads the Terra and SWIFT strategies at SWEN CP, focusing respectively on agricultural transition and renewable gases alongside energy transition infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, he previously served as Deputy CEO of GRTgaz, where he was in charge of strategy and marketing.
Olivier Aubert
Finance
Leading SWEN CP’s Terra and SWIFT strategies, he is committed to financing agricultural and energy transitions
Claude, a former agronomist at INRA, co-founded LAMS with his wife Lydia, an independent pioneering laboratory analyzing living soils. Together, they support farmers and winemakers in transitioning to practices that restore soil fertility, biodiversity, and terroir autonomy.
Claude Bourguignon
Agriculture
Co-founder of LAMS, he advocates for soils and the farmers who nurture them
Lydia, a former agronomist at INRA, co-founded LAMS with her husband Claude, an independent pioneering laboratory analyzing living soils. Together, they support farmers and winemakers in transitioning to practices that restore soil fertility, biodiversity, and terroir autonomy.
Lydia Bourguignon
Agriculture
Co-founder of LAMS, she advocates for soils and the farmers who nurture them
Angie Brathwaite is a marine biologist and a committed explorer. A coral reef specialist for over 30 years, she works to protect coral reefs and restore marine ecosystems. As Co-Founder of Blue Alliance, she develops sustainable models to safeguard the ocean while supporting local communities.
Angie Brathwaite
Oceans
Marine biologist and Co-Founder of Blue Alliance, she develops sustainable models to preserve the oceans.
Vincent serves as Deputy Director for Climate and Environment at the Institute for Sustainable Finance. Leading efforts on financing the ecological transition, he has overseen the coordination and publication of several key reports. He is also co-author of the essay How to Save Humankind (Fayard, 2020), written in collaboration with Paul Jorion.
Vincent Burnand-Galpin
Finance
Deputy Director for Climate and Environment at IFD, he raises awareness of ecological challenges within the finance sector
Syrine Chaalala is Co-Founder of nextProtein, a company that develops insect-based proteins for animal feed. Her goal is to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional resources and contribute to a more resilient, circular, and low-carbon agricultural model.
Syrine Chaalala
Oceans
Co-Founder of nextProtein, she develops insect-based proteins for more sustainable agriculture.
Matthieu Chapel is Co-Founder of Côté Fish and an artisanal fisherman in Le Grau-du-Roi. Through his company, he promotes local and responsible fishing by fostering short supply chains between fishermen, restaurants, and consumers. Committed to preserving marine resources, he highlights and supports the expertise and traditions of artisanal fishing.
Mathieu Chapel
Co-Founder of Côté Fish, he champions local and responsible fishing based on short supply chains.
Chloé Charles is an independent chef, recognized for her creative and responsible approach to cooking. After working in renowned establishments, she now develops projects spanning events, consulting, and culinary creation. She champions an eco-responsible approach to gastronomy, built around enhancing the value of ingredients, reducing food waste, and making cuisine more accessible.
Chloé Charles
Gastronomy
Chef, she develops an eco-responsible cuisine based on the appreciation and sustainable use of ingredients.
With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Sébastien led Allianz Real Estate’s operations in France before stepping into the role of CEO at Ofi Invest Real Estate. He drives a bold vision for sustainable real estate, putting environmental responsibility at the very core of his strategy.
Sébastien Chemouny
Finance
CEO of Ofi Invest Real Estate, he is committed to driving sustainable real estate
Charles Christory is Co-Founder and CEO of Le Fourgon, a home and office delivery service offering beverages, everyday products, and groceries in returnable containers. With a presence in more than 2,500 cities across France, Le Fourgon is bringing a virtuous model back at scale: every month, more than one million containers are collected, cleaned, and reused.
Charles Christory
Oceans
Co-Founder and CEO of Le Fourgon, he is scaling a delivery model based on reusable packaging.
Mauro, a three-Michelin-starred chef, leads le Mirazur in Menton, named the best restaurant in the world in 2019. As a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for biodiversity, he puts living ecosystems at the center of his cuisine, supported by five hectares of regenerative gardens he’s cultivated.
Mauro Colagreco
Gastronomy
A three-Michelin-star chef, he champions a circular approach to cuisine, in harmony with living nature
Fabien is CEO of Les Alchimistes Île-de-France, a social and solidarity economy actor specializing in the collection and transformation of organic waste into compost sold to farmers and individuals. Their mission is to nourish soils while raising awareness about sorting and circular economy.
Fabien Cordon
Agriculture
CEO of Les Alchimistes IdF, he transformes waste into compost and raises awareness on sorting
Stéphane is an art critic, curator, and journalist (a contributor to Midis de France Culture and editorial writer for Journal des Arts). In 2019, he founded Galerie Loeve&Co, dedicated to reviving great artists of the past. Since 2022, he has collaborated with Viarte, bringing his accessible yet demanding vision of artistic creation.
Stéphane Corréard
Culture
Art critic, curator, and journalist, he collaborates with Viarte
Adrien is the CEO of Aéma Groupe, a leading player in the French insurance industry. He also serves as Vice President of the Association of Mutual Insurers and is the author of "All Members! The Mutual Model as a Blueprint for 21st Century Business," where he advocates for mutualism as a guiding framework for modern enterprises.
Adrien Couret
Finance
CEO of Aéma Groupe, he champions a modern, committed approach to mutualism.
matali, a renowned international designer, works towards a design that connects creativity, life, and everyday experience to promote living together. For over 30 years, she has integrated ecological concerns into her projects, including designing homes that rethink our relationship with the ground—one of which even allows for its restoration.
matali crasset
Culture
Designer, she integrates ecological concerns into her projects for over 30 years
For over 25 years, Jérôme has been committed to responsible and impact-driven finance. After working at OFI, he launched the business unit dedicated to the group’s private equity activities in 2008. This unit later evolved into SWEN Capital Partners in 2015, which he has been leading ever since, guided by a strong conviction: every euro invested should help build a more sustainable future.
Jérôme Delmas
Finance
Co-founder and CEO of SWEN CP, he is committed to making investment a powerful tool in service of Nature
Anne Etorre is an event professional specializing in the design of tailor-made events. Convinced that events can be powerful drivers of engagement, she supports her clients in creating unifying and meaningful projects tailored to the challenges and objectives of each organization.
Anne Etorre
Gastronomy
Event professional, she designs meaningful and engaging experiences.
Claudia founded Viarte in 2020 to integrate artistic creation into corporate strategies through training and consulting. A former culture and communication advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, she advocates for a transversal and accessible vision of the arts, and serves on the boards of Gaumont, Canneseries, and Arteum.
Claudia Ferrazzi
Culture
Founder and President of Viarte, she puts art at the service of businesses.
Fruits des Prés is a committed company that promotes pasture-based milk through products that respect animals, soils, and local territories. By placing agriculture at the heart of natural balances, it contributes to the emergence of more sustainable models, where food quality and agricultural transition move forward together.
Fruits des prés
Agriculture
Committed company, it develops dairy products that respect animals and local ecosystems.
A former engineer turned baker and miller in Cucugnan, Roland is a pioneer of “living bread.” Reviving ancient wheat varieties and mastering every step from grain to loaf, he champions a nourishing, life-respecting approach to breadmaking. He’s also the founder of the Pain Nature label, dedicated to real, regenerative bread.
Roland Feuillas
Gastronomy
Visionary baker, he advocates for sustainable food connecting bread, health, and terroir
Mohamed Gastli is Co-Founder of nextProtein, a company that develops insect-based proteins for animal feed. His goal is to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional resources and contribute to a more resilient, circular, and low-carbon agricultural model.
Mohamed Gastli
Co-Founder of nextProtein, he develops insect-based proteins for more sustainable agriculture.
Claudie Haigneré is a scientist, astronaut, and former minister. The first French woman to travel into space, she brings a unique perspective on our planet: fragile, interconnected, and without borders. Her journey across research, exploration, and public service embodies a strong belief: that understanding the world better is essential to taking better care of it.
Claudie Haigneré
Politics
Scientist, astronaut, and former minister, she puts science and exploration at the service of a more sustainable world.
Philosopher and writer, Gaspard explores the deep connection between nature and freedom. In Humus (2023), he tells the story of land coming back to life. A year later, Agrophilosophie offers both a thoughtful essay and a practical guide to regenerative farming — sketching the outline of a society reconnected with the living cycle of humus.
Gaspard Koenig
Culture
Philosopher Bridging Mind and Earth, he strives to bridge the gap between Nature and freedom
Augustin is co-founder and president of Milpa, a company that helps farmers transition to bio-regenerative agriculture with income security. He leads the company’s agronomic development and strategic vision.
Augustin de La Grandière
Agriculture
Co-founder and President of Milpa, he promotes organic and regenerative agriculture
Étienne is co-founder and CEO of Milpa, a company that helps farmers transition to bio-regenerative agriculture with income security. Since its launch in 2022, he has driven the company’s commercial vision and customer relations alongside his brother.
Étienne de La Grandière
Agriculture
Co-founder and CEO of Milpa, he promotes organic and regenerative agriculture
Giulia leads the strategic and operational rollout of SWEN CP’s Mission. With nearly 15 years of experience—including roles at Safran and MAIF—she has been bringing her expertise and passion to the SWEN CP team since 2022, ensuring that every decision and action truly reflects the company’s commitment.
Giulia Lecarrié
Finance
She leads SWEN CP’s Engagement efforts, driving and supporting collective initiatives to bring the Mission to life every day
Adrienne is co-founder of Genesis, the first intelligence platform dedicated to soil health. A former environmental journalist, she helps companies and industries scientifically measure the impact of farming practices on soils and supports their transition toward standardized regenerative agriculture.
Adrienne de Malleray
Counseling
CEO of Genesis, she applies soil intelligence to support sustainable businesses
Luca, executive chef at le Mirazur, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Menton, embodies innovative, sensory, and sustainable cuisine. Trained under Mauro Colagreco, he leads an elite team, elevating produce from the restaurant's garden and the richness of the Mediterranean terroir.
Luca Mattioli
Gastronomy
Executive Chef at le Mirazur, orchestrating a cuisine that honors and respects nature
Guillaume is co-founder and Partner at I Care by BearingPoint, where he leads private sector projects, especially in construction and energy, as well as R&D. An engineer from Mines ParisTech, he has over 10 years of experience (Total, VINCI, BCG) before fully dedicating himself to environmental challenges.
Guillaume Neveux
Counseling
Co-founder and partner at Icare, he helps organizations reduce their environmental impact
Julie is Deputy Director of Sustainable Finance at SWEN CP, where she leads a team focused on innovation in sustainability. After a decade in financial risk management, she specialized in environmental studies at Mines ParisTech and joined SWEN CP in 2019 to help advance more sustainable finance practices.
Julie Olivier
Finance
She is Deputy Director of Sustainable Finance at SWEN CP, committed to advancing more responsible finance.
Willemijn Peeters is the Founder of Searious Business, a company committed to transforming the plastics system at scale. Convinced that waste should never exist, she works to keep plastics within the economy, preserve their value, and prevent them from ending up in the oceans.
Willemijn Peeters
Oceans
Founder of Searious Business, she works to advance a circular economy for plastics.
Maurice is a Principal on the SWEN Terra team. A specialist in biomethane markets, he has also been involved in managing a fund focused on agricultural transition and agrivoltaics in France.
Maurice Pignard
Finance
Within SWEN CP’s Terra fund team, he finances farms committed to regenerative agriculture
Floriane, a sound director and artistic director, thinks and writes through sound. Since 2013, she has been the driving force behind Phaune Radio, a quirky wild beast broadcasting strange sounds on the web 24/7. Since 2014, she has collaborated with Alain Damasio on sound and literary writing projects for the sound arts studio Tarabust.
Floriane Pochon
Culture
Founder of Phaune Radio, she offers listeners a living sound experience
Emmanuel is the Managing Director responsible for the SWEN Terra investment fund. With 25 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, he joined SWEN CP in 2019 to help launch the SWIFT strategy, focused on renewable gases and energy transition infrastructure.
Emmanuel Simon
Finance
Leading SWEN CP’s Terra fund, he finances farms dedicated to regenerative agriculture
Boris co-founded GreenPods in 2020, a developer and operator of regenerative agricultural projects specializing in nut production in Europe. Their flagship project, "La Granja," located 30 minutes south of Toulouse, is today the largest organic almond orchard in France managed with regenerative farming.
Boris Spassky
Agriculture
Co-founder of GreenPods, he develops and manages regenerative agricultural projects
Éléonore de Staël, a committed and environmentally conscious perfumer-creator, composes 100% natural perfumes. Her selection of raw olfactory materials is based on responsible sourcing principles, with respect for both people and the environment at the core of her approach.
Éléonore de Staël
Culture
Committed perfumer, she creates 100% natural fragrances
Emmanuel Schalit is CEO of OceanWings, a company developing wind propulsion solutions for maritime transport. Inspired by aircraft wings, its automated rigid sails significantly reduce fuel consumption and vessel emissions.
Emmanuel Schalit
Oceans
CEO of OceanWings, he develops wind propulsion solutions to decarbonize maritime transport.
Emmanuel Tibloux is Director of the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs (EnsAD). At the intersection of art, design, and critical thinking, he advocates for the essential role of creativity in imagining alternative futures. After leading several major art schools, he now works to educate a generation capable of addressing today’s major challenges through creation and innovation.
Emmanuel Tibloux
Culture
Director of the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, he champions the role of creativity in imagining new futures.
Cédric Van Styvendael is Mayor of Villeurbanne and has long been committed to social and urban transition issues. Convinced that local territories are powerful drivers of change, he places social innovation and citizen participation at the heart of his work. His career, shaped by a focus on housing and inclusion, reflects his ambition to build a city that is more accessible, inclusive, and vibrant.
Cédric Van Styvendael
Politics
Mayor of Villeurbanne, he turns local territories into drivers of social and urban transformation.
