Elaine Lawrence
(1957 - 2025)
Elanine Lawrence joined the Varda Group in 2004 as a director following a successful and varied career in Greenpeace. In her 26 years with Greenpeace Elaine worked as a campaigner, international campaign co-ordinator, campaign director of both Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace International, Chair of the Board of Greenpeace Sweden and Greenpeace UK, Deputy Executive Director and acting Communications Director of Greenpeace International.
Kelly Rigg
(1957 - 2025)
Kelly Rigg is a founding director of The Varda Group. She has been leading high-profile international campaigns for more than 30 years including on climate, energy, ocean, Antarctica and many other issues. Kelly specializes in project management, coordination and communications in relation to large international projects.
Rémi Parmentier
(1957 - 2025)
In Memoriam · It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Rémi Parmentier, a dedicated environmentalist, a pioneering leader at Greenpeace, and the visionary co-founder of the Varda Group. Rémi passed away on 26 June 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to the preservation of our planet and, especially, our ocean.
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The Varda group has vast experience across a wide range of issues, including climate change, marine biodiversity, fisheries conservation, the Arctic and Antarctic, maritime policy, nuclear safety, security, and arms control, toxic pollution and clean production, fresh water management and sanitation, sustainable consumption, tobacco control, international governance, international trade, access to information and transparency.