Nico Occhiminuti
Meet Nico
NGO Representative
Paris, France
Nico Occhiminuti is the Co-Founder & CEO of Waves of Change Coalition, a non-profit based in Biarritz, France, dedicated to fostering collaboration within the blue and green economy to drive sustainable economic transitions. With a background in environmental innovation, Nico also founded NextWave, providing targeted seminars that help organizations boost their environmental initiatives.
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About:
Nico Occhiminuti is an environmental innovator and sustainability leader with over a decade of experience across multiple impact-driven ventures. As the Co-Founder & CEO of the Waves of Change Coalition, Nico unites changemakers from diverse fields, including science, technology, and finance, to accelerate the blue and green economy's role in sustainable economic transition. The coalition, based in Biarritz, France, hosts an annual forum attracting 200 global leaders as part of the Vivatech side events, fostering collaboration for a more respectful economy.
Nico also founded NextWave, a consultancy that offers highly productive seminars to organizations seeking to revitalize their environmental strategies. Previously, he co-created the HoldTight podcast, sharing stories from Station F in Paris, and led growth initiatives at ZEENS, where he developed digital innovation projects with major publishers and tech partners. His diverse career spans multiple startups and roles in digital marketing, reinforcing his commitment to a sustainable future.
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Waves of Change
Waves of Change is a collaborative platform promoting sustainable development, focusing on partnerships to foster economic and environmental transformation. The initiative brings together diverse stakeholders—including municipalities, companies, and local communities—to drive collective action in support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Based in Biarritz, France, Waves of Change hosts international forums and events to advance resilience and sustainability through practical, ground-up solutions.