Meet Our Team

Born in Germany and living in Spain for more than 10 years, Janek is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of setting up various international businesses and enabling them to grow.
He founded WeWhale based on his deep admiration for whales and dolphins and his belief that whale watching and observation are key in helping people understand more about these magnificent animals.

I’ve been fascinated by whales since childhood and even my first drawing as a child was an Orca.
Creating the first completely emission free and silent whale observation fleet bringing whales and dolphins closer to humans, making people aware of their existence, and protecting them with our separate protection projects, together with the like-minded WeWhale team, is an extreme honour for me.

Mercedes, born in Tenerife is a Marine Biologist (MSc Marine Mammal Science), with over 20 years of experience on cetacean research and conservation. Her main interests are dolphin behaviour, bioacoustics, cymatics and interspecies communication. Since she was a little girl, she wanted to understand dolphins, their language and their connection to humans.

Reinventing an industry which hasn’t experienced any innovation in the last 70 years is truly a challenge but at the same time a huge motivation. In the end it’s all for “them”, our family and friends in the ocean! Offering the most animal and environmentally friendly whale and dolphin watching excursions combined with knowledge-based experiences for our guests on board is simply unique.

Lisa lives in Dublin, Ireland, and is the Communications Manager for WeWhale. She began her career as a journalist and editor, and subsequently has moved into various roles in communications, marketing and project management. She has worked on communication and education projects with different marine sector organisations in Ireland. She loves to incorporate whale watching opportunities into holidays, at home or abroad!

Working together and sharing a vision to bring more awareness and protection to our ocean’s whales and dolphins. Leading the way forward in responsible, eco-friendly whale watching and building a community of like-minded people with deep appreciation for whales.

Gonzalo was born in Madrid. He has always been passionate about animal welfare, the ocean and marine biology. Following his passion for diving and underwater photography, he has worked and travelled around the world.
Through collaborations with NGOs, Gonzalo has contributed to protecting marine life and gained experience in conservation initiatives: turtle nesting, coral reef restoration and dolphin rehabilitation.

WeWhale embodies a responsible company offering a mindful whale watching experience. Thanks to our electric and silent fleet, we are more respectful with the animals during our encounters. WeWhale’s non-profit association also takes part in wildlife and ocean conservation projects which is very meaningful to me.
With WeWhale, I can combine my love for sailing the ocean with my desire to spread awareness about conservation for cetaceans.

Silvia, born in Rome, always felt a strong urge to explore the world. After completing her graduation in Rome, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery through travel. Five years ago, Silvia arrived in Lanzarote, where she instantly connected with the ocean. She found her passion in activities such as sailing, snorkelling, and diving, embracing the sea as her true home.

WeWhale for me is learning something new everyday. I’m passionate about whale watching and ocean observation, always prioritising respect and sustainability. Working with like-minded individuals excites me, as I help create social awareness about the importance of oceans and marine life alongside a fantastic team.

Born in Barcelona, Juan is a passionate sailor and advocate for Ocean Conservation. He has been connected to the ocean since a very young age and is a sailing instructor.

WeWhale offers me the tools to protect and raise awareness for the marine environment and the all the beings that inhabit it, while practicing my passion for sailing on a racing catamaran that is now 100% electric. I am proud to be part of this project, so that WeWhale becomes a world reference in the protection of cetaceans around the world.

Born in Valencia, Raul since his youth has participated in different social projects in defence of human and animal rights. A few years ago, he changed his professional career from a lawyer to his passion for the sea and sailing.

Being part of WeWhale gives me the opportunity to combine my love for the sea with the defence of the marine environment. I am excited to learn more about marine fauna and flora while helping to create social awareness about the importance of the oceans and the life of the seas, with a great team.
It is a great pleasure to live this unique experience and to make it possible for others to experience it as well.

Marien was born in Seville and grew up in Cadiz. Since she was a child, her passion has been animals and nature. She was working in Madrid but changed direction to work in the nautical sector and dedicate herself to it, hoping to connect her work with her two passions, the sea and animals.

WeWhale is a company that offered me the opportunity to work in what I am passionate about, and their philosophy and respect for nature is not only applied in their work but in their daily life by all the people who are part of the team, and makes us connect and enjoy what we do, with love for the animals and their environment, working to transmit knowledge, respect and awareness about cetaceans and the sea. 

Adriana was born in Madrid but had the chance to spent most of her childhood at sea. Following her curious and adventurous nature, she went to Canada and Australia, where she spent the last six years. 
Her passion for sustainability and the protection of our oceans led her to become a professional research diver and participate in various conservation programmes. She came back to Spain to find new exciting opportunities and recently joined the WeWhale team as Conservation Programme Manager. 

WeWhale feels like a family sharing strong values with a very important mission: inspiring and educating others through innovation, cooperation and advocacy. 
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a meaningful project, create impact and collaborate with like-minded people. 

Born in the south of Gran Canaria, Isabel was raised by the sea with her parents, who are divers and nature lovers. She studied Marine Biology in Tenerife and spent part of her time researching the biodiversity of Cape Verde’s waters. She’s super passionate about marine conservation and animals. She helped with the declaration of the Whale Heritage Site in Tenerife-La Gomera, worked on several underwater documentaries, and is a member of the Pelagic Life Canarias association.
She’s worked in the monitoring and surveillance of marine protected areas in the Canary Islands. As a boat captain, she also practices freediving, scuba diving, and any activity that lets her be in the salty ocean water, staying connected with marine life. 

WeWhale symbolises the ideal of respect for cetaceans, putting it into practice and raising awareness to gradually make a difference and set an example in the whale-watching sector.