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Ariel Perez

Examiner · DISC type cs
Head of Carbon EMEA at Vitol
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ariel Perez is the Head of Carbon for EMEA at Vitol, leveraging extensive experience from senior roles at Hartree Partners, Vertree, and Mercuria. Recognized as a foremost carbon market expert, he specializes in environmental products, trading, and risk management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in applied economics and management from Cornell University.

He is passionate about mobilizing the private sector to address the climate crisis using market-based mechanisms and nature-based solutions. Ariel has been a key participant in multiple global climate initiatives, including the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative, demonstrating a commitment to conservation and sustainable development on a global scale.

He has been a member of the steering committee for the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative, an effort to dramatically expand Africas participation in voluntary carbon markets.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Carbon EMEA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ariel shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Overcautious
Tough To Convince

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Ariel cares about

Voluntary Carbon Markets
He is a frequent speaker on the topic and has been deeply involved in initiatives like the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative to scale and bring integrity to these markets.
Environmental Products
He has built and led environmental products businesses at both Hartree Partners and Vitol, focusing on trading, investing, and risk management in this specialized sector.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Head of Carbon EMEA
Vitol
1-2020 - 3-2025
Partner
Hartree Partners
8-2015 - 3-2025
Head of Environmental Products
Hartree Partners
12-2019 - 3-2025
Managing Partner
Vertree
6-2012 - 2-2015
Senior Cross Commodity Trader
Mercuria Energy Trading S.A.
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Education
BS
Cornell University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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