Our Leadership Team
To create comprehensive sustainability solutions and navigate complex transitions, you need the right people who have done it before.
Meet your partners in sustainable and responsible solutions.
Maia Chiara Rossi
(she/her)
Founder, Managing Director and Senior Expert
Founder and Managing Director Maia has guided Climate Horizons from inception to today, twists and turns included. Having worked in the sector before it was cool – and climate anxiety was discussed – Maia holds more than 20 years of experience across the spectrum of ESG and in climate finance, biodiversity, training and facilitation, and climate change strategies.
Her career trajectory has taken her to wherever ESG concerns are found, from global governments and companies, consulting firms, government agencies, intergovernmental organisations, IFC banks and financial services, development institutions, the construction sector, and the oil and gas industry. Appreciating the variations of life, Maia has squeezed in food entrepreneurship (don’t ask), two children, an ongoing PhD at the University of Bath, and a soft spot for grounding technical jargon in the real world whilst being on the UNDP Roster of Experts and a certified 14001 and 9001 auditor.
She’s based between Italy and the United Kingdom.
Federica Chiappe
Senior Partner & Team Lead
Federica is an experienced economist, working at the intersection of sustainability, economic development, international climate and environmental policy, and sustainable finance.
Over the last 18 years, she has worked on more than 60 high profile projects in over 25 countries around the globe, advising investors, governments and international institutions. Before going on maternity leave in January 2024 she was Team Lead of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) for PwC, a £12 million multi-year programme funded by the UK Government to help low carbon projects in emerging economies improve their bankability and connect to investors.
Federica is confident to engage with stakeholders from heads of states to commercial banks to indigenous communities. She is also deeply passionate about innovative solutions for the improvement of societies and the environment, and occasionally advises start ups on their sustainability strategies.
Federica can be found primarily in the Netherlands.
Anthony Dane
(he/him)
Senior Partner & Just Transition Expert
Anthony is a South African decarbonisation, climate risk, and transition specialist entrepreneur with over 15 years of sustainability experience and technical expertise.
In addition to a later-career specialisation in just transition planning, Anthony specialises in climate change strategies and scenarios and greenhouse gas emissions accounting, bringing into the team extra-special work experiences. His global career has included collaborating with various governments and respective agencies, companies, and the private sector.
Known for his ability to simplify complex, technical material and for saying the right thing at the right time in a workshop, Anthony is found in Cape Town, South Africa.
Giulia Corinaldi
(she/her)
Collaborator
Giulia is our ‘S’ of ESG expert (do get her started on gender and responsible business issues).
With an impressive background (ahem, 20 years) in leading teams and projects in international philanthropies, Giulia excels in building diverse teams, stakeholder engagement, and tackling inequality and human rights issues. Originally from Milan, her clients include former Presidents and governments, High Net Worth Individuals, corporations, and activists.
As a former UK Chamber of Commerce Top Italians Under 40, Giulia brings an entrepreneurial spirit to our team; she played a crucial role in establishing the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (and acting as Interim CEO), the Inclusive Economies programme for the Thomson Reuters Foundation and is a former Chair of the Board of Value for Women. Unsurprisingly, she’s passionate about mentorship, whole-career training and female empowerment!
Quite settled in London, United Kingdom
