“Real progress happens when people trust each other and work towards a shared goal,”
says David, our new Principal Climate Consultant at Nexio Projects. With years of experience in climate, carbon and CSRD, he helps clients turn complex sustainability challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
Meet David
David is originally from the north of Spain but has spent most of his adult life in Berlin. “I wanted to live in another country and be surrounded by people from different places,” he says. “Those years gave me a network of inspiring colleagues and friends who really shaped who I am today.”
Before sustainability, he worked in tech and software start‑ups, leading implementation projects and helping customers achieve their goals. “I realised my client‑implementation skills could be perfectly translated to sustainability,” he explains. “It felt like a natural step from building software solutions to helping companies build more sustainable business models.”
From carbon curiosity to climate expertise
David’s pivot to sustainability started with his studies in Leadership for Sustainability, which deepened his interest in how organisations can drive real change. His practical climate journey began when he discovered Planetly, one of the very first carbon management software tools, in the Berlin start‑up scene, and joined its Customer Success team. “I wanted to learn what companies can actually do to measure and reduce their emissions,” he says. “That’s when it clicked: I could combine my client experience with my passion for the planet.”
Since then, he has helped organisations of all sizes, including large companies in telecommunications, healthcare, energy, education and private equity firms, understand their emissions and design practical decarbonisation strategies. “I’ve learned that purpose and curiosity are the real secrets to a fulfilling career,” he adds. “And working closely together towards a common goal – with colleagues and clients – is one of the main guarantees of success.”
A pragmatic partner for complex journeys
David especially resonates with Nexio Projects’ value of being Pragmatic. “Sustainability is complex, and if you’re passionate it’s easy to fall into technicalities and expect perfect results,” he notes. “I learned the hard way that simplicity and pragmatism are key to not overwhelming clients.”
In his role at Nexio Projects, David will focus on climate‑related topics like greenhouse gas quantification, decarbonisation and net‑zero strategies, while guiding businesses along their whole sustainability journey – from CSRD compliance to uncovering value‑creation opportunities and aligning with investor expectations – in a way that feels realistic and achievable.
What keeps him motivated
What motivates David is seeing how tightly climate and business are connected. “Decisions within one organisation can ripple across its entire value chain,” he observes. “The fast‑moving regulatory landscape and constant innovation mean there’s always something new to learn, and I love helping clients make sense of that complexity and turn challenges like net zero into concrete actions.”
A glimpse beyond the screen
Outside work, David finds energy in food and good company. He enjoys cooking new vegetarian recipes with friends, discovering new restaurants and brunch spots, or going to concerts. He also loves Europe’s train culture. Every once in a while, he goes on a city‑break train trip to explore architecture and art exhibitions, which often spark new ideas and perspectives he brings back into his work.
