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meet our team

Nicholas Skinner

Director

Nick Skinner, Director of VEAB, has worked in the environmental sector for over twenty-two years with more than 19 years of international experience in more than 30 different countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. He is directly involved in the preparation of impact assessments as well as supervision of projects on the ground.

Laura Morgoieva

Senior environmental specialist

Laura has been working with VEAB since its inception as an environmental specialist. She has been extensively involved in our projects in Armenia with EBRD, IFC and ADB and has been leading projects in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Laura has been supporting lead environmental specialists in preparation of Category A Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Due Diligence and Audits, Initial Environmental Examinations etc. She studied in the UK and speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian fluently.

Nino Davituliani

Environmental specialist

Nino is a junior environmental specialist with excellent communication and project management skills. Nino has a BSc in Social Sciences and and MA in Environmental Management and Policy. Nino is based in Tbilisi and speaks fluent English, Russian, Georgian and elementary Mandarin.

ASSOCIATES

VEAB also work with a number of well-respected associates around the world. Key associates include:

  • Draga Veselinovic (Serbian / Australian)

    International social safeguards consultant with more than 20 years experience of projects throughout Europe and Asia with a range of lenders. Specific area of focus – resettlement. Fluent in English, Russian, Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian.

  • Iuliia Pylnova (Ukrainian)

    Environmental specialist with extensive experience of USAID projects, including multi-year programs in Europe. Fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian.

  • Dinu Cojocaru (Moldovan)

    Environmental specialist with more than 20 years experience in the energy and transport sectors. Fluent in English, Romanian and Russian.

  • Mariya Gritsina (Uzbek)

    Biodiversity specialist working for organisations such as UNDP/GEF and Flora and Fauna International. Contributed to over 60 scientific publications. Fluent in Russian and English.

  • Dr. Kai Schmidt-Soltau (German)

    Extensive experience as a social specialist on projects throughout the globe. 25+ years of experience working with almost every major miulti-lateral lender, including USAID. Fluent in German, English, Spanish and French.

  • Dr. Armine Simonyan (Armenian / Canadian)

    International environmental and social specialist with extensive experience of projects with a range of lenders. Prepares both resettlement plans and ESIA. Fluent in Armenian, English, Russian and French.

  • Manushaqe Jace (Albanian)

    Has more than 25 years of professional experience as senior environment and social expert performing environmental impact assessment on infrastructure construction and renewable energy projects. Fluent in Albanian, Romanian, Russian and English.

  • Pete Mackay (Australian)

    International biodiversity and climate change specialist with strong experience in Asia. Specific skills relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation for large infrastructure projects aligning with Paris Agreement.

  • Dr. Kate Meadows (British)

    25 years Environment & Social Safeguarding and Development specialising in participation for Gender and Social Inclusion, Monitoring, ESIAs, ESMPs and Resettlement. Fluent in English and French.