BRIDGE© works in partnership with a number of experts, in areas which are complementary, to provide its clients with a complete range of services. All of these advisors are recognised for the quality of their work, their level of excellence, their trustworthiness, and most importantly their teamwork.
Meet BRIDGE©’s strategic partners:
Mining Shared Value Founder and Managing Director, Engineers Without Borders Canada
Jeff Geipel is the founder and managing director for the Mining Shared Value programme of Engineers Without Borders Canada. This non-profit initiative works to improve the development impacts of mineral extraction in host countries through increasing local procurement by the global mining industry.
Through this work Jeff co-created the Mining Local Procurement Reporting Mechanism (LPRM) in partnership with the German development agency GIZ. The LPRM is a publicly available set of disclosures to increase and harmonise how companies share information on local procurement, now in use by thirteen global mining companies.
Before Engineers Without Borders Jeff was the founder and first executive director of Fair Trade Vancouver, which became a model for municipal-based fair trade organizations across Canada. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Jeff holds a master’s degree in international development from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom, and now resides in London.
Decarbonization and Sustainable Mining Expert
Pieter is a seasoned expert dedicated to driving decarbonization and sustainable practices within the mining and other energy-intensive industries. As the founder and CEO of two complimentary companies, MineSmart Solutions and Carbon Navigator, Pieter brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his work. With a focus primarily on the mining and metals sector, Pieter leverages his background in chemical engineering, energy system engineering, financial analysis, project management, and advanced analytics.
His approach is characterized by a commitment to data-driven strategies and comprehensive, systematic solutions. By integrating strategic planning, technology, financial analysis, emissions modeling, stakeholder engagement, and process redesign, Pieter empowers organizations to achieve sustainable transformation while optimizing operations and ensuring long-term profitability.
Pieter’s track record speaks for itself, with successful involvement in multi-billion-dollar projects such as the Pebble Copper and Gold Project in Alaska and the Minas Rio Iron Ore Operation in Brazil. He holds credentials including a PGDip in Business from the University of Cambridge, an MScEng from the University of Cape Town, a BEng cum laude from the University of Stellenbosch, and is a Stanford University Certified Project Manager.
Driven by a passion for advancing global decarbonization efforts and protecting the ecological boundaries of our planet, Pieter is committed to creating a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Aquatic Life
Jeff Simpson, President and CEO of Aquatic Life, has over 37 years of experience in water, environment, and mining. He established Aquatic Life from the ground up to push the boundaries of environmental science and engineering as it pertains to water.
He has built a team of technical experts at Aquatic Life to the company vision into reality.
He prides himself in being advisory to all ongoing projects.
