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Tom Birbeck

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Founder & CEO at ARC marine®
📍 Torquay, England, United Kingdom

Tom Birbeck is the Founder and CEO of ARC marine, an eco-engineering company dedicated to restoring marine habitats. A Chartered Director, Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow, and former commercial diver, he leverages his unique background to accelerate reef creation on a global scale through innovative, nature-based solutions.

An avid diver since age 13, Toms direct experience witnessing habitat degradation fueled his mission. He is also a keen and competitive sailor, nationally and internationally. During his university years, he was active in the boxing club, showcasing a disciplined and hands-on approach to his interests both in and out of the water.

His firsthand experience as a commercial diver and witnessing degrading habitats directly inspired him to co-found ARC marine to actively reverse the damage.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Torquay, England, United Kingdom
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Marine Restoration
Founded ARC marine with the mission to accelerate reef creation and restore marine ecosystems on an unprecedented global scale.
Eco Engineering
His company designs and manufactures nature-based solutions, like carbon-neutral Reef Cubes®, to be deployed in offshore and coastal construction projects.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
Founder & CEO
ARC marine®
10-2022 - 9-2023
Henry Arnold Fellow At Mulago
Mulago Foundation
3-2022 - 8-2022
Enterprise Fellow
Royal Academy of Engineering
6-2016 - 12-2020
Ambassador
Virgin StartUp
8-2013 - 12-2013
Freelance Researcher
Mosaic Films LLP
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Education
7-2022 - 2-2024
Chartered Director (CDir)
Institute of Directors (IoD)
2010 - 2012
BA Hons
University of the West of England
2006 - 2009
A-levels
South Devon College
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