Meet the Shell LiveWire Impact Makers 2026 finalists
The wait is over!
After reviewing an incredible number of applications from across the global Shell LiveWire community, we’re excited to reveal the finalists for Impact Makers 2026.
Congratulations to every entrepreneur who has reached this stage. The quality of this year’s entries was exceptional, making the judging process one of the toughest yet.
This year’s finalists are…
Social Impact
- Ronaldo de Menezes, founder and CEO of Black Cacau Chocolate, Brazil
- Victor Cabral, CEO of Cofrinho, Brazil
- Kenny Wee Ting Lee, Managing Director of Earthlings Coffee Workshop, Malaysia
- Mustopa Patapa, CEO of Kulaku Indonesia, Indonesia
- Syafi Halim, CEO of New Wave Films, Brunei
- Latasha Glass, CEO of Phoenix Prodigy Enterprise, USA
- Jhon Michael Dioso, co-founder of Project Payatas Ph, The Philippines
- Zuko Mandlakazi, founder of Senso, South Africa
Environmental Sustainability
- Ahmed Hassanein, CEO and fiunder of Croptimus, Egypt
- Witan Silve, CEO of Dedo Verde, Brazil
- Carmen Canosa, CEO of Lucania Funghi, Italy
- Rayssa Mendes, CEO of Manacá Tecnologias Sociais, Brazil
- Chee How Chor, CEO of Qarbotech, Malaysia
- Madalena Ferreira, founder and Executive Director of Sementes do Paraíso, Brazil
- Sagaria Haq and Herviyandi Herizal, CEO and Technical Advisor of Smartfocs, Indonesia
Business Innovation
- Maha Elattar, founder and CEO of Carbonera, Egypt
- Willie Ng, founder and Managing Director of Global Cerah, Malaysia
- Chadi Elsheikh and Lamis Hassan, CEO and Technical Advisor, CEO and co-founder/CTO of Inflaixus, Egypt
- Sandi Pamungkas, founder and CEO of MooApps Agriculture Technology, Indonesia
- Lee Brandie, CEO of OpenGrid, Scotland
- Ariel Maseri and Ewe Chiang Choong, Ceo and founder of REBOOZ, Malaysia
- Dana Vera Cruz, CEO and managing partner of Vera Bella Enterprises, The Philippines
You can read more about each of the finalists on our website.
Behind the judging
Every Impact Makers application is read carefully by the global Shell LiveWire team, who spend weeks reviewing businesses from across the network. While every application is assessed against the same criteria, no two businesses are the same -which is exactly what makes the process so rewarding.
As Charlotte Friedli, Shell LiveWire Global Lead explains“Every year we’re inspired by the breadth of impact being created across the Shell LiveWire community. This year’s finalists are applying innovative approaches to address societal, environmental and business challenges, while creating meaningful change for their customers, communities and industries. The standard was exceptionally high, making the selection process incredibly difficult.
“I’d also like to thank every entrepreneur who took the time to apply. Putting your work forward for recognition takes courage and confidence, and we know there’s a huge amount of dedication, resilience and hard work behind every application. While not everyone could become a finalist, every business submitted is making an important contribution within its own community.
“The diversity of businesses across the global Shell LiveWire network reminds us that positive impact looks different in every country and every community, and that’s something worth celebrating. We hope everyone who applied feels proud of what they’ve achieved and continues to grow the positive impact they're creating.”
What happens next?
The finalists now move on to the public voting stage, which opens on 3 September and closes on 24 September.
During this time, public from around the world will be able to vote for the businesses they believe deserve to be recognised as this year’s Impact Makers.
If you’re one of this year’s finalists, don’t be shy about celebrating your achievement. We’ll provide social media assets so that you can share the news with your networks, tell your story and encourage friends, customers, colleagues and supporters to cast their vote. Every vote counts, so this is your chance to showcase your business and the impact you’re making.
We’ll be sharing finalist stories throughout the voting period, so keep an eye on our community platform and social channels.
The LiveWire community spirit is a vital part of the programme ethos, so don’t forget to show your support for your fellow entrepreneurs by casting your vote too!
Good luck to all our finalists.
From the Shell LiveWire global team