Captura appoints Johan Pfeiffer to Board of Directors
Industry leader brings extensive experience in infrastructure and energy transformation
PASADENA, Calif., September 4, 2025 – Captura, a leader in Direct Ocean Capture technology for carbon dioxide removal, today announced the appointment of Johan Pfeiffer to its Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to welcome Johan to Captura’s board at such a pivotal moment in our growth,” said Bernard David, Board Chair of Captura. “His appointment expands the depth and capability of our board, bringing highly relevant expertise in infrastructure investment, energy services, and global operations. With Series B fundraising underway and commercialization on the horizon, Johan’s experience will be invaluable in helping to guide our strategy and accelerate our progress.”
Johan Pfeiffer brings more than 30 years of global infrastructure and energy experience to Captura’s board. He currently serves as managing director and lead operating partner at Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, an investment platform with approximately $17 billion in assets under management since inception, where he oversees the value creation of the portfolio companies as well as serving on several boards.
Pfeiffer’s extensive background includes senior leadership positions at Johnson Controls, where he served as president for Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and more than 20 years at FMC Technologies, where he held various global general management roles and helped transform the company into a leader in the oil and gas services and equipment sector. Earlier in his career, Pfeiffer held positions at Boston Consulting Group and Dow Inc.
“From my first introduction to Captura, I was struck by both the strength of its technology and the credibility of its world-class team and partners,” said Pfeiffer. “Having worked across global energy and infrastructure markets for decades, I see tremendous potential for this approach to make a material impact on the climate and energy challenge.
“I look forward to working alongside the board and leadership team to help accelerate commercialization and global deployment of the technology and the solution.”
Pfeiffer has also served on the boards of Hoegh Evi, Eureka Midstream, the Awty International School, and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association.
Captura’s Direct Ocean Capture technology leverages the ocean’s natural carbon removal capabilities to extract CO₂ from seawater, creating capacity for the ocean to absorb more CO₂ from the atmosphere. The company’s process is designed to be highly scalable and cost-effective while creating minimal impact on ocean ecosystems.
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