The Element15-team

Nash Issah

Project Manager Ghana
Nash oversees the Element15 team in Ghana and maintains strong relationships with local communities as well as local and national authorities.

Luuc Smits

Country Director Ghana
Luuc leads Element15’s operations in Ghana as Country Director, bringing local insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do on the ground. 

Abbas Inusah

Chief Mechanic
Abbas is our Chief Mechanic and the go-to expert for all things technical. From maintaining filtration systems to troubleshooting in the field, he keeps our BAR systems running like clockwork. 

Sofía Vega Núñez

PR-Manager the Netherlands
Sofia leads our PR efforts in the Netherlands, shaping how Element15 connects with partners, clients and the public. From campaigns to storytelling, she makes sure our voice is clear, consistent, and compelling. 

Pieter Bester

Junior Consultant
Pieter plays a key role in shaping our dMRV system, making sure carbon credits from clean water projects are both trustworthy and transparent. 

Hudu Awal

Warehouse Manager
Hudu keeps our logistics running smoothly as Warehouse Manager, making sure every part, tool, and BAR system gets where it needs to be: on time and ready to go.

Ingmar Barendregt

Founder & CEO
Element15 was founded by Ingmar Barendregt, who has been driving the company forward since 2017. Today, he leads the firm as CEO. 

Farouk al Hassan

Community Manager
Farouk is our Community Manager, connecting with locals to ensure our systems are trusted, used, and valued. 

Isaac Ajongyere

Plumber
Isaac is our trusted plumber, expertly installing and maintaining our systems to keep clean water flowing where it’s needed most.