The Board

Mir Murad Sadikhov is the President of OCEANS Network, originally from Azerbaijan. He began his educational path with studies in Finance and Economics, followed by an MBA degree. He gained his first professional experience in customer service and retail, where he developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. He then moved into import management, specialising in supplier negotiations, customs procedures, logistics coordination and international supply chain operations. He also contributed to large-scale infrastructure projects, focusing on document control and coordination workflows. He later participated in the Erasmus+ mobility programme at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences in Germany, focusing on marketing, product development and knowledge management. After returning, he expanded his institutional engagement by teaching economics and tourism at Western Caspian University.

Alongside his academic work, Mir Murad Sadikhov took an active role in international cooperation. He led the EU-funded grassroots project “Erasmus Open Horizons”, promoting cross-cultural learning, youth engagement, and community partnerships. Most recently, he served as Head of Division for Scientific Events & Conferences, where he initiated and coordinated national and international academic forums. He is fluent in English, with native proficiency in Russian and Turkish. Currently, he is developing a Food Tech concept aimed at improving food distribution through digital solutions.

As President of OCEANS Network, Murad is committed to building sustainable institutional bridges, expanding opportunities for young people, and fostering cooperation between communities and organisations across regions.

Daniela Cristina Carfi is a Brazilian Finance and Governance professional with over 15 years of experience in multinational environments. Throughout her career, she has built a solid background in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, and corporate governance.

Her academic background includes an MBA in AI, Data Science and Big Data for Business from Ibmec, an MBA in Corporate Finance from Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wyden. She also completed a six-month extension programme in Business Administration in Amsterdam, which strengthened her global and intercultural perspective.

Daniela acts with enthusiasm and a proactive approach to strengthen global partnerships, foster collaboration across countries, and expand opportunities for Erasmus+ alumni. She is driven by the purpose of connecting people, building bridges between regions, and actively contributing to the development of more collaborative, inclusive, and well-governed international communities.

Bennittes Kipyegon George is the Head of the OCEANS Community Development team. He is an environmental scientist, climate advocate, and youth leader from Kenya. He holds an MSc in Environmental Studies, with an academic exchange at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Germany.

Bennittes works with communities to implement nature-based solutions, agroecology, and climate adaptation strategies, including land restoration for land degradation neutrality, while engaging in global dialogues to advance youth participation in climate action and sustainable development.

In the OCEANS Network, he promotes Erasmus+ opportunities and EU-funded initiatives for young people and grassroots organisations in Africa. He is also the founder and director of the Plus One Tree Initiative, a youth-led network focused on climate action, land restoration, and sustainable food systems.

Laryssa Damasceno is the Head of the OCEANS Internal Affairs team. She is a Law student, currently working at the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Goiás in Brazil. Her professional experience has strengthened her sense of ethics, accountability, and structured governance, qualities she now channels into her work at OCEANS.

Passionate about education and student exchange programmes, she believes in the transformative power of international experiences and cross-cultural dialogue. She is deeply committed to fostering an environment where members feel informed, heard, and actively engaged.

As Head of Internal Affairs, her mission is to enhance transparency, improve internal communication, and reinforce trust within the organisation. Through strategic organisation, open dialogue, and a collaborative approach, Lyssa aims to help OCEANS grow stronger, more connected, and more efficient in achieving its goals.