Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is responsible for managing daily operations, stakeholder engagement, and long-term planning

Alan Dones

Chairman

With an extensive background, leading groundbreaking work in the built environment, energy across the world, Alan focuses on the development of equitable solutions that create opportunities for communities to thrive.

Shakti Satyapal

Chief Operating Officer

A regenerative agriculture specialist and COO at ECHo, advancing sustainable food systems across Africa. He blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution to deliver scalable, long-term impact.

Prishani Satyapal

Executive Director

Leading the implementation of interventions and working across industry with diverse stakeholders, Prishani has created new models for impact and curated space for engagement and trust building.

Michael Dones

Chief Marketing Officer

Previous FORTUNE 50 executive driving sustained growth for global corporations, Michael guides the value proposition for impact investing at scale, to deliver a more sustainable and economically viable future for all.

Marc Hannah, PhD

Chief Technology Officer

Founding member of Silicon Graphics, Dr. Marc Hannah guides the energy platform and technology integration, and forward planning for installation and implementation with ECHo stakeholders.

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council is made up of leaders who bring a wealth of experience from across disciplines to help actualize ECHo's ambitious vision and mission.

Regina Davis

Partner SUDA

University of San Francisco School of Management Gellert Family Business Resource Center SPUR member.

Harry Schoening

Managing Director JLL San Francisco, Advisor to Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Nathan East

Grammy Nominated Musician, Board of Trustees- UC San Diego

Edward McFarlan

Principal at JRDV Architects, Inc, The Real Estate Investment and Sustainability - HAAS Business School, UC Berkeley

Michael McPhie

Founding Partner of Falkirk Environmental, Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs Talisker Resource Ltd.

James Collier

CEO Oboren Systems,
Founder of Bike Against the Odds