“Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity ever forces it onwards.”

– Jules Verne


The Philippines is poised for growth. The only thing missing are experts who can piece all the different components together. At Verne, our goal is to deploy the perfect, unique solution for each individual client.

Our team is an experienced, eclectic bunch from different backgrounds; perfect for putting together holistic energy solutions.


The Philippines is poised for growth. The only thing missing are experts who can piece all the different components together. At Verne, our goal is to deploy the perfect, unique solution for each individual client.

Our team is an experienced, eclectic bunch from different backgrounds; perfect for putting together holistic energy solutions.

“Civilization never recedes; the law of necessity ever forces it onwards.”

– Jules Verne

  • John Altomonte

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    With a background in environmental science, John is working toward revolutionizing the energy industry and shaping environmental policy. He received his master's degree in Environmental Management from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he continues to sit as an adjunct faculty member.

    He also serves as a consultant for the Senate of the Philippines and the World Wildlife Fund. He sits on the board of several NGOs such as the Clean Energy Revolution and the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative. When not working, you can typically find him in his garden, tending to his plants.

  • Jaime Regalado Inigo

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Jaime received his MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Singapore Management University where he focused on Marketing, Managing Growth and Innovation, and Strategic Management. He got his undergraduate degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University.

    His previous work experience includes market research and retail and consumer data analysis.

  • Ruby Descalzo

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Ruby is an environmental scientist by training. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ateneo de Manila University where she took a minor in Cultural Heritage Studies as well. She is currently taking her master’s degree in Geography at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is an associate member of International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines.

  • Ohm Patel

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Ohm received his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut where he majored in biology. After graduating, he worked as a molecular technician in a genomics laboratory. He is now pursuing his MBA from the University of Arizona.

  • John Altomonte

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    With a background in environmental science, John is working toward revolutionizing the energy industry and shaping environmental policy. He received his master's degree in Environmental Management from the Ateneo de Manila University, where he continues to sit as an adjunct faculty member.

    He also serves as a consultant for the Senate of the Philippines and the World Wildlife Fund. He sits on the board of several NGOs such as the Clean Energy Revolution and the Philippine Taxonomic Initiative. When not working, you can typically find him in his garden, tending to his plants.

  • Jaime Regalado Inigo

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Jaime received his MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Singapore Management University where he focused on Marketing, Managing Growth and Innovation, and Strategic Management. He got his undergraduate degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University.

    His previous work experience includes market research and retail and consumer data analysis.

  • Ruby Descalzo

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Ruby is an environmental scientist by training. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ateneo de Manila University where she took a minor in Cultural Heritage Studies as well. She is currently taking her master’s degree in Geography at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She is an associate member of International Council on Monuments and Sites Philippines.

  • Ohm Patel

    PROGRAM MANAGER

    Ohm received his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut where he majored in biology. After graduating, he worked as a molecular technician in a genomics laboratory. He is now pursuing his MBA from the University of Arizona.

Winner of the Next Negosyante Award 2021