Benedict Von Merey
About Benedict Von Merey
Benedict Von Merey is the Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Climeworks, with a background in business development and sales across various companies and a passion for environmental and social impact.
Current Role at Climeworks
Benedict Von Merey currently serves as Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at Climeworks, located in Los Angeles, California. Since joining the company in 2023, he has been instrumental in establishing and fostering strategic partnerships aimed at advancing Climeworks' mission to tackle climate change through carbon removal solutions. His role focuses on creating alliances with major global companies to help them achieve their net-zero emissions goals.
Previous Experience at AMAZD and EcoCart
Prior to his current role, Benedict Von Merey served as Head of Sales (USA) at AMAZD in the San Francisco Bay Area during 2022. Following that, he spent a year as Director of Business Development at EcoCart, from 2021 to 2022. His contributions in these roles involved driving business growth and securing key partnerships that support sustainability and technological innovation.
Professional Background in Sales and Business Development
Benedict Von Merey's extensive career includes roles as Global Sales Manager at Allganize from 2019 to 2021, and Head of Growth & Partnerships at Scanta Inc. in 2019. He also worked as a Business Developer at Particle from 2018 to 2019, and a Strategy Consultant at Strategy&, part of the PwC network, in Paris in 2017. His career showcases his expertise in sales, business development, and partnership management within various technology-driven industries.
Diplomatic and Marketing Experience
Benedict Von Merey's earlier professional experiences include his tenure as Diplomatic Attaché at the Swiss Delegation to UNESCO and the OIF from 2015 to 2016, and Marketing Director at Omate in 2014. These roles, based in Paris and Shenzhen respectively, provided him with a diverse set of skills in diplomacy and international marketing, enhancing his ability to navigate complex global markets.
Educational Background
Benedict Von Merey holds a Master's Degree in International Energy from Sciences Po, earned between 2014 and 2016. He also studied Business Administration and Management, General at The University of Hong Kong from 2013 to 2014, achieving a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally, he earned another Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Sciences Po, from 2011 to 2014. His educational background is further complemented by his studies in Computer Software Engineering at 42 Silicon Valley.