Impact Carbon Capital

Impact Carbon will provide essential capital into high-quality carbon removal and reduction projects through a disciplined, measured, and informed investment process.

We recognize the pivotal role carbon offsets can play in solving the complex issue of climate change—and the role investment plays in making this solution a success.

The global net-zero imperative has never been more present, and carbon offsets have a pivotal role to play.

The Team

Robert A. Quartermain - Chairman

  • Founder/Chairman Pretium Resources. Acquired by Newcrest Mining (NCM.TSX) in 2022 for US $2.8B
  • President, Silver Standard Resource Inc. (grew the exploration company from a market cap of $2M to in excess of $2B)
  • Over 35 years' experience in mining; extensive experience in geology, exploration and development, and precious metals.
  • Holds a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of New Brunswick and a Masters of Science in mineral exploration from Queen's University.

Keith Driver - Chief Executive Officer, Director

  • Founder of Cap-Op Energy, tracking GHG offsets from oil and gas energy efficiency projects, sold to Radicle Balance (now BMO Radicle).
  • VP, Operations for Blue Source through formation of the Canadian entity, a number of subsequent transactions, merged with Element Markets (through TPG Rise).
  • CEO of a number of private and public Clean and Ag Tech companies through technology commercialization, scaling, RTO and exits.
  • Founded MBA course Carbon Markets and Finance for the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary
  • Holds an MBA focused on Sustainability from the University of Calgary, Masters in Engineering from University of Guelph and is a registered P.Eng.

Kevin Puil - President, Director

  • Managing Partner, RIVI Capital LLC, a resource focused private equity firm
  • Partner & Portfolio Manager, Bolder Investment Partners (acquired by Haywood Securities)
  • Over 25 years' experience as a fund manager, analyst, and natural resources investor
  • Holds a degree in economics from the University of Victoria and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder

Chris Bogart - Director Business Development

  • Managing Partner, RainCity Capital Partners
  • Co-founder, Corex Gold Corp (acquired by Minera Alamos (TSXV: MAI))
  • Former CEO & SVP of Corporate Strategy, InMed Pharmaceuticals (INM: NASDAQ)
  • Co-founder, Magnum Uranium (merged with NYSE/TSX-listed Energy Fuels Inc.)
  • Over 22 years' experience as a senior manager in capital markets, strategic planning, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and regulatory compliance in both public and private sectors

Terese Gieselman - Chief Financial Officer

  • 32 years' experience in junior listed on the TSX, TSX-Venture Exchange, OTCBB, NASDAQ, and AMEX
  • Extensive background in corporate and financial reporting and compliance for Canada and the United States
  • Relevant experience in financing, treasury, international corporate structures and financial reporting in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Mozambique, Kenya and Zimbabwe

Mebane T. Faber - Director

  • Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Cambria Investment Management (USD $1.6B AUM)
  • Author of numerous white papers and books; speaker on investment strategies; published in Barron's, The New York Times, and The New Yorker
  • Graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in engineering science and biology