Our Team
We work with business leaders who are responsible for managing their organisation's impact on their local environment, as well as water management agencies and governments who are directly involved in managing the quality of our natural waterways.

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Our team comprises experienced and passionate people enabling cutting-edge solutions for monitoring water resources

Andrew Hodge
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Hodge
Chief Executive Officer
Andy grew up surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales, embedding a desire to protect nature and its diverse wildlife systems and habitats, deep in his core-values. A member of the early cohort of the MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management at the University of Oxford, Andy developed a deeper academic connection with water while also persevering in sport at the highest level. Having participated in four Olympic games, and led his teams to win three gold medals, Andy has a deep lived experience of determination, resilience, communication and collaboration. He is now channeling all his energy to lead Aquascope into unchartered waters.

Paul Edmunds
Chief Technology Officer
Paul Edmunds
Chief Technology Officer
With a Master’s in Geographic Information Systems and a career spent project managing environmental risk, Paul is a seasoned technologist, earth scientist, and geospatial data professional with over 20 years of experience. He has founded two successful startups and developed teams integrating data science, digital mapping, and satellite remote sensing to manage major projects across the energy, agriculture, and water sectors. Paul has proven experience in delivering solutions for industry and society to better protect, manage and steward water as a shared resource.

Geraldine Castro
Chief Operations Office
Geraldine Castro
Chief Operations Office
An expert in risk management and operations, through ten years of consultancy experience at McKinsey & Company. Fluent in French and English; and with a Masters in Law, Geraldine enables us to build deep relationships with our clients with insights into the regulatory environment.

Natalia Hornes
Enterprise project manager
Natalia Hornes
Enterprise project manager
With 15 years of experience as a Project Manager, Natalia has a solid foundation in operations, work process design and execution. Natalia is deeply into digital, technology and data decision support systems, which enable us to develop data management and smart business solutions.

Séamus O'Donnell
Remote Sensing & GIS Specialist
Séamus O'Donnell
Remote Sensing & GIS Specialist
Originally from Ireland, Séamus grew up on the Pembrokeshire coastline in Wales. An undergraduate in Geology equipped Séamus with knowledge of geophysical processes and GIS. A fascination with film photography, directed Seamus towards remote sensing and a postgraduate degree and further specialisation in spatial data studies and satellite optical imagery.

Prof. Paul Whitehead
Chief Scientific Office
Prof. Paul Whitehead
Chief Scientific Office
Professor of Water Science at the University of Oxford, with over 35 years of experience in researching water quality and pollution issues, Paul has developed a keen interest in modelling, particularly in the development and application of dynamic, stochastic and planning models. With the privilege of being the director of the £11 million NERC Macronutrient Cycles Programme and successfully managing over 50 projects funded by NERC, EPSRC, ESRC, EU, EA, World Bank and various Government Departments, Paul is a proven leader in the discipline.

Dr Cordelia Rampley
Biosciences Advisor
Dr Cordelia Rampley
Biosciences Advisor
With a background in nanotechnology and microbiology from her PhD in engineering sciences at the University of Oxford, Cordelia has over 12 years experience in environmental assessment utilising molecular biosensors with a focus on toxins in freshwater. Cordelia is now combining skills in science with business knowledge gained from her MBA to advise on research and development strategy for Aquascope

Karen Woolley
Charity Engagement Lead
Karen Woolley
Charity Engagement Lead
30 years experience in community engagement and the charity sector with expertise in strategic management, organisational development, partnerships, grant making and income generation. Leadership and management skills also developed through many years involvement with local community organisations, both as a Board member and Chairman.

Chris Szweda
Business Development Advisor
Chris Szweda
Business Development Advisor
An experienced environmental professional with global and corporate experience, knowledgeable about business and environmental performance improvements that enable companies to leading positions in their industry sector.

Steve Groom
Helping steer the IT design and operations
Steve Groom
Helping steer the IT design and operations
Worked for many years with large scale computer systems in multinational organisations, thus brings a broad set of IT skills and experience to Aquascope to develop the IT strategy.

Dr Christopher Pedder
Advisor on machine learning
Dr Christopher Pedder
Advisor on machine learning
Passionate about using technology to ease humanity's problems, Chris enjoys using his two decades of experience in scientific research, and machine learning to advise on data science strategy. Chris loves to support Aquascope on their journey to deliver solutions for a water resilient future.