• ClimeFi strengthens its executive team with the appointment of Antoine Poulallion as Head of Strategy.
• Poulallion brings nearly a decade of expertise from Boston Consulting Group, where he advanced corporate net-zero and carbon removal practices.
• His mandate includes scaling access to high-quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions for global corporates and investors.

Paris-based Strategist Joins ClimeFi

ClimeFi, a specialist in carbon removal portfolio design, has named Antoine Poulallion as its new Head of Strategy. The move comes as demand for credible, scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions intensifies across industries navigating net-zero commitments.

Poulallion joins from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he spent close to a decade advising multinational clients on corporate strategy, organizational design, and sustainability. In recent years, his focus sharpened on climate markets, helping develop BCG’s sustainability program and shaping best practices around CDR.

“CDR is still an emerging space with no single solution, but it is increasingly central to how companies can deliver on net-zero goals,” Poulallion noted when announcing the transition. “At ClimeFi, the opportunity lies in building portfolios that provide confidence and unlock future supply.”

Expanding a Complex Market

Carbon removal has become a critical yet fragmented component of global climate strategies. While corporates can directly reduce operational and supply chain emissions, removing residual carbon requires access to external projects, ranging from biochar and reforestation to direct air capture and ocean-based techniques. Each carries different permanence profiles, costs, and policy implications.

ClimeFi was founded to address this complexity. The company designs tailored portfolios, pooled vehicles, and innovative financing structures to help corporates and investors manage exposure and ensure quality in their climate strategies. By focusing on buyer needs, ClimeFi aims to reduce uncertainty in an immature market where standards and supply are still evolving.

“Not all projects are created equal, and the suitability of CDR differs by industry and geography,” Poulallion said. “The challenge is not just sourcing credits but structuring them in a way that can withstand scrutiny from regulators, shareholders, and customers.”

Bridging Corporate Demand and Policy Pressure

Governments and regulators are tightening scrutiny of corporate climate claims, with the EU, U.S., and voluntary market initiatives moving toward stricter definitions of “net zero.” For corporates, this heightens the risk of reputational and regulatory backlash if offsetting strategies rely on poorly vetted projects.

Poulallion’s appointment reflects a wider professionalization of the sector as financial institutions, asset managers, and corporate buyers seek to de-risk climate commitments. With his consulting background, he is expected to help ClimeFi navigate both boardroom expectations and the technical realities of emerging CDR solutions.

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“Investors and executives are looking for assurance that their net-zero strategies are both credible and resilient,” said a ClimeFi spokesperson. “Antoine brings the strategic and operational depth to help bridge this gap.”

Implications for Corporate Leaders

For C-suite leaders, the hire signals that the carbon removal sector is maturing beyond pilot projects into structured investment. As scrutiny on greenwashing grows, demand is rising for advisors who can evaluate permanence, additionality, and long-term risk in CDR portfolios.

ClimeFi’s positioning suggests it is preparing to scale with the market, aligning corporate demand with the expected growth in engineered removal technologies and long-term carbon storage projects. Poulallion’s mandate is to build frameworks that ensure companies can lock in credible supply today while preparing for regulatory alignment tomorrow.

Global Context

The appointment comes at a moment when carbon markets are at an inflection point. Voluntary carbon markets are under pressure to reform, and compliance markets are exploring whether CDR should play a larger role. For corporates navigating this uncertainty, strategy functions like the one now led by Poulallion will become increasingly decisive.

By reinforcing its leadership team with a strategist steeped in both corporate advisory and climate markets, ClimeFi is positioning itself as a partner for organizations under pressure to turn ambitious pledges into accountable results.

As CDR shifts from an experimental add-on to a critical lever of net-zero delivery, the moves of firms like ClimeFi—and the executives shaping their direction—are set to ripple across global climate finance and governance.

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