Meet our team member

KIERAN KELLY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RIO

Kieran grew up in a little Village on the South East Coast of Ireland called Helvick. The soul of our Village life was the Pier where my Father and Family would bring boat loads of fish on a daily basis from the Ocean.

Rico is a native of Los Angeles California born and raised. His lengthy background in finance and sales brings years of experience to RIO. Rico has owned an operated several companies in the US as well as Internationally.

A seasoned professional with over 25 years of international business experience, Keith started his career as an engineer and was quickly recognized for his ability to promote complex technical solutions in a global environment.

A seasoned professional with over 25 years of international business experience, Keith started his career as an engineer and was quickly recognized for his ability to promote complex technical solutions in a global environment.

Hector Avella is a maritime safety & security consultant with extensive operational domestic & international experience. He brings more than 21 years’ of leadership & proven job performance in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. Avella’ Coast Guard operational career spans over diverse and challenging mission areas

Jesse Field is a Maine native who grew up on the waters of the Kennebec River and the Gulf of Maine. He has been a commercial fisherman and organic farmer for 20 years. He is a passionate proponent of environmental stewardship through responsible fishing and farming practices.

Paul Garcia is a Business and Program Management consultant supporting Defense and Commercial sectors. He has managed all aspects of multi-million-dollar projects for clients with unique challenges focusing on first-to-market commercial and military products.

Iwona Skrzeszewska is an accomplished scientist in the field of Marine Biology and Environmental Science. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Oceanography and a Masters degree in Marine Geology from University of Gdańsk.

Scott Hermanson is an experienced sales & marketing executive with extensive global experience leading key commercial programs and initiatives. Scott’s experience includes several PMO roles where he has led start-ups in both Africa and Southeast Asia, working closely with the in-country teams and governments to achieve operational and financial objectives.

Retired Colombian Naval Officer with degrees in Maritime and Port Administration. An avid environmentalist and sailor, Mr. Solano is working to bring awareness of the damage’s plastic waste has -and is- severely polluting and negatively affecting the world’s oceans.

Retired Colombian Naval Officer with degrees in Maritime and Port Administration. An avid environmentalist and sailor, Mr. Solano is working to bring awareness of the damage’s plastic waste has -and is- severely polluting and negatively affecting the world’s oceans.

Ms. Shruti Ankat holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in the field of Food Nutrition and Dietetics from Symbiosis International University and S.N.D.T University respectively. Ms Shruti has worked in Nutrition and Healthy Living for several years.

Born in Semarang, Central Java. Primary until High school and University for Mechanical Engineering Department in Bandung, West Java. First time working in shoes manufacture for NIKE factory located in Bandung at development department to create tooling as well as bottom outsole molding.

Ryan Mac is a professional currency trader in Indonesia and YouTube influencer. He is an experienced explorer, paraglider, jungle guide, and animal lover. Ryan studied at the University of Buckingham and previously served as a forward observer with the British Army.

Born in Semarang, Central Java. Primary until High school and University for Mechanical Engineering Department in Bandung, West Java. First time working in shoes manufacture for NIKE factory located in Bandung at development department to create tooling as well as bottom outsole molding.

Aristo Purboadji is a Venture Capital Partner and a former politician, having served as Jakarta City Council member from 2014-2019. He holds doctorate degree in business management from Institut Pertanian Bogor. It was in one of the class during this doctoral study when he first encountered the ocean-related threats such as overfishing and plastic pollution.

Swarnendu Sarkar holds an MBA degree with a focus on Strategic Management from the International Business School at the University of Technology, Malaysia. He also holds a Master of Computer Applications from a reputed Indian University.