Søren, founder and owner of 1st Mile, holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering and an EMBA from SIMI and has more than 25 years of experience in value creation within various innovation and development projects.

Maria is our scientific lead and focuses on the technical parts of the grant applications. Maria has a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences and has specialized in environmental science and groundwater quality.

Marta is a funding consultant with experience in sustainable development and climate policy. She is a published author, having written policy reports, research proposals, scientific articles, and technical e-books. Marta holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Management from the University of Southern Denmark and is certified in Life Cycle Assessments by MIT

Anna holds a Masters in International Management from HEC in Paris and in Accounting, Strategy and Control from Copenhagen Business School.

Jonathon holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Macquarie University in Sydney and a postgraduate qualification in Sustainability from the University of Sydney. He has over two years of experience in project finance, energy market strategy, and government tender coordination, supporting the development of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across Australia.

Beate is the PA for Søren Houmøller and provides administrative support to the team at 1st Mile. Beate holds an MA in International Business Communication.

Tao is an external advisor providing executive insights to optimize 1st Mile’s services to clients. His expertise focuses on managing and understanding interactions between startups, big enterprises, and venture financing.

Olaf is a Senior Project Manager at 1st Mile since 2014 and assists our clients by taking responsibility for administration, financial reporting and stakeholder relations in development projects. Olaf is a chartered accountant and holds an EMBA from SIMI.

Olaf is a Senior Project Manager at 1st Mile since 2014 and assists our clients by taking responsibility for administration, financial reporting and stakeholder relations in development projects. Olaf is a chartered accountant and holds an EMBA from SIMI.