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Thomas Merriman
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder at Kita
Thomas Merriman is the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and co-founder of Kita, a company specializing in carbon insurance. He has a strong background in finance and climate change, holding multiple advanced degrees, including an MSc in Climate Change from Birkbeck, University of London, and an MSc in Management, Information Systems, and Digital Innovation from the London School of Economics.
At Kita, Merriman is dedicated to addressing the climate crisis by developing insurance products that facilitate carbon removal projects. His work aims to reduce the risks associated with carbon credit transactions, thereby promoting investment in sustainable solutions. Kita operates as a coverholder at Lloyd's of London, focusing on enabling carbon removal technologies to scale effectively through innovative insurance solutions.123
Prior to his role at Kita, Merriman held various positions in product management, including Head of Product at Nasdaq and Senior Product Manager at Fidessa. His extensive experience in the fintech sector complements his commitment to leveraging insurance as a tool for environmental change.124
