Tatiana Der Avedissian is the founder of Mereweg. Based in London, she works across development, communications and sustainability.
Ocean work and communications
Tatiana has worked for major news organisations in the UK and currently leads The Economist Group’s ocean work. Inspired by blue clusters around the world, she launched Mereweg to support the people and organisations working in England’s blue economy.
A builder of organisations
She is a founder, board member and advisor of several for-profit and non-profit organisations focused on system change for the planet’s benefit. She co-founded Temis Fractal, which works to increase investment in female-led startups, and Intersect Global, an advisory firm connecting leading thinkers with major capital providers.
Policy and advocacy
Tatiana has advised the G7’s Women7 and the G20’s Women20 on climate and gender policy, and continues to advocate for gender equality and environmental action globally. She has also lectured on ethics and politics as a visiting professor.
Boards and trusteeships
Her board roles in the UK and abroad include co-founder of The Armenia Project, co-president of the Harvard Kennedy School Women’s Alumni Network, co-president of Alkionides UK, chair of trustees of the Armenian Institute, and board member of the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council and the Cyprus Environment Foundation.
