Nick Doman

Nick Doman is the Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Co. and its sister company, Ocean Bottle, which he co-founded in March 2018. His work focuses on combating ocean plastic pollution through innovative, sustainable products. Ocean Bottle is known for creating reusable water bottles designed to fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic, with each bottle sold contributing to the removal of approximately 1,000 plastic bottles from coastal areas.124

Background and Education

Doman holds a Master's Degree in History from The University of Edinburgh and a Master's in Management from London Business School. He also participated in an exchange program at the University of Connecticut.12

Achievements

Under Doman's leadership, Ocean Bottle has gained recognition for its environmental initiatives, receiving accolades such as:

• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020)
• Green Product Award (2020)
• London Business Award - Environmental Company of the Year (2020)
• Accomplished Entrepreneurs Award Early Stage Winner (2021) from London Business School.12

Mission and Impact

Ocean Bottle aims to prevent 7 billion plastic bottles from entering the ocean by 2025. The company has successfully collected over 4 million kilograms of plastic and improved the livelihoods of thousands in coastal communities by enabling local collectors to exchange plastic for money and access to essential resources like healthcare and education.145

Doman's vision combines purpose with profit, emphasizing that businesses can address global issues while remaining financially viable. His approach has positioned Ocean Bottle as a leader in sustainability within the consumer goods sector.34