RT. HON. SIR TONY BALDRY

Chairman Board of Directors

Tony is known for his long and illustrious career in public service, He has held various positions of prominence in the British government, and his influence has been felt in the realms of foreign policy, development aid, and European politics. In his role as Minister of State he managed a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, overseeing affairs related to South Asia, Africa, North America, and the West Indies. Sir Tony is a practicing barrister.. His contributions to European politics were recognized in 1975 when he was awarded the Robert Schumann Silver Medal, a prestigious honor named after one of the founding fathers of the European Union.

DR. BISWANATH PATNAIK (BNP)

Co-Chairman

Biswanath Patnaik fondly known as BNP(initials of his name), is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, investment banker, legal counsel, and philanthropist. BNP has completed his graduation in Economics in 1997 and MBA in 1999 from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. BNP has completed his LLB from Arunuday University, New Delhi. BNP is a lifelong learner and has recently completed Professional Executive course from IIM Kozhikode in2022. He has also completed 1- year Professional Management course in Real EstateEconomicsin2021 from London School of Economics. He completed his Doctorate degree of Business Administration in International Business Management and Strategy from Rushford Business School, Switzerland. Additionally, he holds a doctoral diploma in Entrepreneurship, specializing in Strategic Leadership and Innovation Management from Maverick Business Academy, United Kingdom. BNP is active across multiple sections with business interests in Finance, Healthcare, Startups, Solar and renewable Energy, Real Estate, Home Appliances, FinTech, Manufacturing just to name a few. Apart from companies in India, through his investments he also has controlling stakes in several companies in London, Warsaw(Poland), Zurich, Singapore, UAE, Mauritius, Ghana and he is the member of Board in several companies in several sectors, among them few are stock exchange listed companies. Building on his vast network and business experience BNP is overseeing the expansion strategy of these companies in Asia, Middle East, Africa, GCC regions, Japan, Switzerland and UK. BNP is a Non-Resident Taxpayer in India and he is Resident in Dubai. His core business is Trade Finance and Investments Banking. He is in this Trade finance business in the financial sector over the last 15 years and additionally has been private banker for 10 years which has generated substantial income and net worth through which he is engaged in different smaller and larger size business as a private equity investor. BNP is a serial donor to several foundations and NGO’s including UNESCO, UNHCR ( for refugees) which deals with education, healthcare and upliftment of orphan girl child. With his several startups and business investments he has featured in Top International Magazines as Top 10 Unstoppable Business Leaders of 2022 and in Forbes achiever’s world with several Business and Social Awards and Accolades Internationally.

CHRIS FARNWORTH

CEO

Currently, besides serving as a direct /founder/ CEO on numerous C Suite listed companies. Mr. Farnworth acts as an intermediary investment banker and structure expert on complex financial transactions. As an investment banker he gets involved on early-stage companies preparing for their launch of an initial public offering (IPO) or corporate restructuring and when a corporation merges into a public trading company.
He has specific expertise on TSX, LSE, AIM and Frankfurt exchanges he also has a role as a broker or financial adviser for institutional clients, family offices and specific investors that seek access to an array of international opportunities. He is also a senior affiliate with CRJ Capital Partners (Zurich), Barros Group (Zurich, Swiss Alpine Trust.

ARUN KAR

Director

Arun is Military Veteran, Technocrat, Visionary Entrepreneur & Investor. With several entities listed on Global Stock Exchanges, his subsidiaries specialize in digital and technology innovation, information technology, and environmental sustainability. Over two decades of rich experience in military combat and the IT industry, he has collaborated with leading companies across diverse sectors, including telecom, banking, finance, smart cities, and the public sector. Honoured to hold a Guinness World Record and featured on the cover of Forbes magazine. Currently serving as a PE investor, supporting visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future through technology. He leads a team of founders and CEOs from various domains such as banking, telecom, consumer marketplaces, renewable energy, smart cities, EVs, Hydrogen automotives, Aerospace technology, Sports & Entertainment. He specializes in engaging with C-level officers and decision-makers of Tier 1 enterprises in Europe and the US. His focus is on delivering exceptional customer experiences by seamlessly integrating utility and technology. Relentless in his pursuit of excellence and quality, he believes corporate governance is the cornerstone of any successful business. He emphasizes integrity, trust, honesty, and responsibility in corporate governance, advocating for fair, transparent, ethical, and equitable business dealings. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, He brings technology solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems.

JOHN F. ARMSTRONG

Director

John F. Armstrong III brings a legacy of experience in the insurance industry to his role as a director at Zero Carbon. He is the current President of D&P Holdings, Inc., a company in Houston, Texas, that offers programs in the warranty and insurance sector to the automotive industry.
Mr. Armstrong is responsible for heading up Zero Carbon’s warrantee program for recycled and refurbished battery services. Mr. Armstrong has an abiding interest in securing a green future and Zero Carbon is a big step in this direction.

DAVID W. REYNOLDS

Director

As the former Chief Information Officer(CIO) of BT Global Services, Dave is an innovative and analytical business transformation expert. With thirty years of experience, he has unrivalled expertise in complex large system integration, and specialist knowledge of online and sales systems, data modelling, and cyber security. Dave designs and oversees the implementation of IT strategies to enhance businesses, increase productivity, and improve performance. Dave has also discharged the role of Chief Security Officer in relation to cyber security and protection of systems and technology, ensuing a comprehensive programme of change was in place to protect the global suite of systems supporting BT Global Services’ customers and their data against vulnerabilities and threats. Directed business change, improvement and development within BT for over thirty years. Unrivalled expertise in complex large system integration with specialist knowledge of online and sales systems, data modelling and cyber security. Provides superior programme management and IT strategy to enhance your business, its productivity and performance. Talent for outsourcing and creating cost effective change, streamlining processes and creating new methodologies when required
Managed the global IT teams (circa 400+ individuals) working within different cultures and expectations as well as local employment regulations across 60 countries worldwide.

CARLOS AVENZA

Country Manager

Country Manager for Spain ZCT and is a partner at The Barros Group, specializing in international finance for construction projects globally over the last 15 years. He has a wealth of experience in innovative financing methods and has recently focused on the economic and infrastructural development of major cities, collaborating with public officials and legislative bodies. Carlos is skilled in managing international contracts, environmental consultations, and has a broad experience in various corporate structures and with investors of diverse nationalities.

JOHN WALLACE

Advisor

John F. Wallace is Chairman and CEO of the Delaware Board of Trade, John is also the President and Managing Partner of Philadelphia Financial Services, LLC (“PFS”). His company provides consulting services to firms in the financial services industry.

For the majority of his career, John was a senior executive & officer of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (“PHLX”). . He traded on all floors of the exchange in the capacity of a specialist/market maker on the options and equity floors, as a floor broker for equities, options, and currencies.

John is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. He served for 27 years in the United States Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard; he retired holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. John saw active duty in Grenada in 1983 with 1st Special Operations Command and Desert Storm from December 1990 to July 1991 with the Third U.S. Army. He is a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the National Emergency Management Institute of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).