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.

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 London and raised in Madrid, my passion for the sea led me to move to Alicante to study Marine Sciences. My early professional experience was forged on Greenpeace ships, an experience that deeply connected me to marine conservation. Subsequently, I transitioned into the recreational sector, becoming a sailing boat captain.

WeWhale offers me a unique opportunity to combine my maritime experience with my commitment to cetaceans. It’s a bridge to valuable contacts in the marine mammal world and the chance to develop my own research. Furthermore, it allows me to educate clients about ocean protection, enjoying my passion for the sea and animals in the most respectful way possible.

Born in Granada, Cristina has dedicated her life to cetaceans. She started out as a whale-watching guide in the Strait of Gibraltar, carrying out photo-identification of Iberian orcas, and later completed her PhD in Italy. She has taken part in a number of oceanographic surveys. She is also a photographer and watercolour artist, bringing art and science together in her work. She joined WeWhale in 2025 and is part of the Save the Iberian Orca project in Barbate.

For me, WeWhale is the chance to work on what I love most, and to do it the way I believe it should be done. It’s a project with huge potential, and I’m really happy to be part of it. What’s more, through the WeWhale Association, I can keep researching and taking action to protect highly endangered populations such as the Iberian orca.

I was born in Barcelona, and having the good fortune of living close to the sea allowed me to gradually immerse myself in the world of sailing and diving. The Catalan coastline and the Balearic Islands were my first steps into the marine environment. I arrived in the Canary Islands by sailing from Barcelona. I spent five years exploring Lanzarote and its incredible marine life, until I moved to Gran Canaria to help grow the WeWhale family.

WeWhale represents a new way of conducting marine wildlife watching, with complete respect for the environment. The team’s commitment is absolute, and we are driven by the desire to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting the marine ecosystem as much as we can. It is also deeply rewarding to see how people relax and enjoy watching dolphins and turtles in their natural habitat.

Born in Lyon, Laurene studied French and Spanish literature, but it was travel that truly captured her interest. She spent fifteen years exploring the world, discovering the oceans through snorkelling, whale watching, and scuba diving, and developing a particular interest in marine mammals and their conservation.

For me, WeWhale is an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the ocean and its inhabitants by raising awareness about the need to protect them. It is a company that promotes values I  identify with, based in kindness and respect for animals and nature.

Born in Alicante, Norma studied Biology to devote her life to marine conservation. During her studies, she worked with various NGOs on biodiversity protection projects, from sea turtle rehabilitation to research on whale sharks and zooplankton. Her journey in whale watching began as an intern in Dénia and took her all the way to the Azores, where she worked on the photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins. Today she continues her path in Gran Canaria, sharing her commitment to research, conservation and protecting the ocean.

What better way to reduce our impact on the environment than by using engines that minimise underwater noise? For me, WeWhale represents a responsible way of enjoying nature, showing that our interaction with animals can be respectful and sustainable. It also offers an extraordinary opportunity to bring science closer to the public and to contribute to the study and conservation of marine wildlife.