Name:Natalia Dorfman
Role: CEO and Co-founder of Kita
Natalia Dorfman is the CEO and Co-founder of Kita, a pioneering company dedicated to insuring carbon removal projects and technologies. Kita, recognized as a coverholder at Lloyd’s of London, aims to mitigate carbon risk through a suite of innovative insurance products. This facilitates greater flows of upfront capital, thereby accelerating impactful climate initiatives.
Before founding Kita in October 2021, Natalia honed her expertise in climate-related business development as part of Carbon13’s Venture Builder program, where she collaborated with other founders to create ventures capable of significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Her tenure at Clyde & Co as Head of Business Development and later, Global Head of New Business, saw her deepen the firm’s focus on Climate Change, Energy Transition, and Digital Transformation. Here, Natalia developed strategies to help clients navigate the complexities of climate risk and the evolving energy sector.
Natalia’s career also includes roles at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Client Development, where she worked across multiple international offices, and an early role as a Junior Writer at Medical Marketing & Media in New York. Her diverse background and forward-thinking approach make her a dynamic leader in the climate tech and insurance industries, driving new solutions for environmental and corporate resilience.
