The team

Vice-Chairman & CEO

Mr Romain Ciarlet

Vice-Chairman & CEO

As of 2 March 2026, Romain Ciarlet is Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, following his tenure as Executive Director and General Secretary, roles he has held since 2019.

In this capacity, he has made a significant contribution to shaping the Foundation’s strategic direction, particularly in the areas of fundraising, the development of strategic partnerships, and the coordination of cross-cutting initiatives.
He has notably played a leading role in the deployment of the Foundation’s blue economy and blue finance axis, through key initiatives such as the ReOcean Fund, the Ocean Innovators Platform and the Blue Economy Index.

These initiatives aim to accelerate the emergence of innovative solutions, strengthen dialogue between entrepreneurs and investors, and channel financial flows towards ocean conservation and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Before joining the Foundation, Romain Ciarlet pursued a diplomatic career in Germany and Russia, where he was involved in international projects related to economic cooperation, culture and science. This background has given him a nuanced understanding of the interactions between public policy, economic dynamics and sustainability challenges.

Administrative department

Mr Raphaël Ghiandai

Chief Financial Officer

Mrs Alejandra Aguilar

Personal Assistant to the Vice Chairman

Mr Romain Ottavj

Legal Director

Mrs Laurence Van Zeveren

Members Relations & Events Manager

Mrs Isabelle Denis-Bonnel

Accounting & Human Resources

Mr Charles Oula Siehe

Special Advisor for Africa

Mr Magnus Frohmann

Ocean Investment Analyst & Special Counsel

Mrs Nathalie Garelli

Administrative Assistant

Initiatives and Projects

Mr Philippe Mondielli

Scientific Director

Mrs Rachel Clausing

Head of Initiatives Department and Special Advisor

Mrs Hélène Onoforo Sanaia

Head of Projects Department

Mrs Ester Borgioli

Human-Wildlife Initiative Manager

Mr Kilian Bus

Communication and Project Officer

Mrs Justine Furtado Fernandes

Forests and Communities Initiative Manager

Mrs Léa Glâtre

DIMFE and Pelagos Initiative Manager

Mrs Salomé Mormentyn

Polar Initiative Manager

Mr Théo Panizzi

Re.Generation Initiative Manager

Mrs Auriane Pertuisot

Monk Seal Alliance Initiative Manager

Communication department

Mrs Nadège Massé

Director of Communications

Mr Ludovic Arneodo

IT and Multimedia Manager

Mr Pierre-Edouard Coursault

Event Communications & Press Officer

Mrs Lea Lippisch

Digital Communication and Events Manager

Mrs Céline Vacquier-Bekkari

Communications Manager – Mediation and Awareness

Event department

Mr Olivier Storelli

Event & Protocol Director

Mrs Charline Hery

Event Manager

Bursar department

Mr Guyllaume Boucher

Office Boy

Mrs Siham Crevatas

Service Agent