Thales is a sustainability scientist driven by his desire to promote a more circular and low-carbon economy. Thales holds a PhD. in environmental engineering, with a focus on circular economy. He works as a Project Manager at PreScouter, a global science consultancy firm. Through his role, he assists companies in identifying solutions to decarbonize processes, raise circularity levels, and understand market and technological opportunities. Thales is a member of the Global Shapers Community Foundation Board. Before joining the board, he was part of the Community's Advisory Council, the LATAM representative of the former Climate and Environment Steering Committee, a former curator of the Florianópolis hub, and served as a Coach in the WEF Scale 360º program to support Latin American hubs to develop circular economy-related projects. Thales is a Co-chair of the #GenrationRestoration initiative, an ESG Advisory Council member of the Singapore-based Gobi Partners Venture Capital, and a UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Local Pathways. His main interests lie in sustainable practices, climate action, and circular economy. Thales speaks Portuguese, English, German, and Spanish.