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Our Team

Natalie Hore
Director
Natalie Hore is a multifaceted entrepreneur, wellness expert, and advocate for personal and environmental healing, currently based in the UAE. With a rich background spanning journalism, nutrition, life coaching, sound therapy, and yoga instruction, Natalie brings a holistic approach to well-being. She is the founder of Breathes Wellness, a platform dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and emotional fatigue through innovative workshops and personalized coaching programs.
Natalie’s career began in Australia, where she worked in government advisory roles while building her first business. Her passion for marine conservation led her to establish impactful initiatives, including founding Azraq, a UAE-based nonprofit focused on protecting marine ecosystems and fostering youth engagement in environmental stewardship. Her work in conservation has shaped government policies, such as eliminating lethal shark culling practices in Australia.
Following personal challenges, including anxiety and grief from eight unsuccessful IVF attempts, Natalie redirected her focus to self-healing. This journey inspired her to share her experience and create tools that empower others to embrace resilience and recovery. Breathes Wellness combines mindfulness, movement, sound therapy, and gratitude practices to provide transformational experiences for clients globally.
Natalie’s efforts highlight her commitment to holistic healing and sustainability, making her a respected voice in both personal development and environmental conservation.

Shannon Hore
Shannon Hore is a distinguished executive and thought leader with over 30 years of global expertise in supply chain, procurement, and logistics management, spanning industries such as aviation, energy, manufacturing, and retail. Known for his transformative approach to strategy and operations, Shannon has managed portfolios with expenditures exceeding $3 billion, consistently delivering impactful cost savings and operational excellence.
Until recently, Shannon held the role of Chief Supply Chain Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, where he led procurement and logistics operations for one of the region’s most dynamic aviation hubs. During his tenure, he successfully optimized departmental structures, achieving a 30% workforce efficiency improvement and delivering AED 300 million in cost savings through innovative supplier engagement strategies. His leadership was instrumental in preparing the organization for the operational launch of its state-of-the-art international terminal, set to significantly enhance passenger capacity.
Shannon has now transitioned into a strategic consulting and advisory role, assuming the position of Managing Partner and Lead Consultant/Advisor at Two Hands Consulting. Commencing in early 2025, this new chapter reflects his commitment to leveraging his vast experience to guide organizations in navigating complex supply chain challenges, driving efficiency, and fostering innovation. His decision follows a brief sabbatical to recharge and strategize his next professional phase.
Shannon’s career is distinguished by his ability to navigate complex operational landscapes and deliver sustainable solutions. From spearheading procurement transformations at Synergy Energy in Australia—yielding $70 million in bottom-line savings—to managing a $2 billion capital procurement portfolio at Emirates Steel, his contributions have consistently enhanced organizational efficiency and value creation. His roles at Alcoa further underscore his expertise, where he drove $650 million in savings through global and regional sourcing strategies.
Furthermore, Shannon has demonstrated a passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship, serving on the board of AZRAQ, a UAE-based marine conservation nonprofit. He brings the same visionary leadership to his consulting work, focusing on building resilient, sustainable supply chains while mentoring teams to achieve world-class outcomes.
A sought-after speaker and advisor, Shannon holds prestigious qualifications, including MCIPS accreditation and executive training from Alcoa’s Emerging Leaders Program and Mt Eliza Business School. His reputation as a trailblazer in supply chain transformation makes him a trusted partner for organizations aiming to achieve excellence and sustainable growth.

Simon Ainsworth
Associate Consultant
Simon Ainsworth holds over 15 years of professional experience in contracting, procurement and commercial roles across Australia’s Resource and Energy industries, within both operations and project environments.
Holding a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Western Australia, Simon has demonstrated expertise in conceiving and implementing commercial strategies after considering internal and external conditions.
Simon has led activities within multiple organisational transformation programs and possesses excellent supplier relationship and negotiation skills.

Mariska Nell
Sustainability Consultant
Mariska Nell brings with her over a decade of international experience as a seasoned sustainability strategist and project manager, having worked across Australia, South Africa, the UK, India, and the UAE. Her expertise in sustainability is expansive, covering sustainability strategy and reporting, environmental management, waste management, and the circular economy. She has consistently empowered organizations to integrate sustainable solutions by optimizing waste management systems, developing sustainability strategies, conducting life cycle analyses (LCA), and implementing effective sustainability reports.
Her contributions in leading sustainability campaigns, such as the “Waste Me Not Challenge” and “The Last Straw Project,” have made a lasting impact on public awareness and systemic sustainability challenges. Mariska’s leadership in zero-waste initiatives, sustainability awareness programs, and stakeholder engagement demonstrates her ability to foster meaningful change across industries and communities.
Mariska’s wealth of knowledge in sustainability management, coupled with her strong educational background – including a postgraduate diploma in Environmental Science and current pursuit of a Master’s in Sustainable Design and Environmental Science – makes her a valuable asset to our team and our clients. Her specialized skills in LCA, sustainable design, and circular economy will significantly contribute to our collective efforts to drive positive environmental outcomes.

Natalie Hore
Director
Natalie Hore is a multifaceted entrepreneur, wellness expert, and advocate for personal and environmental healing, currently based in the UAE. With a rich background spanning journalism, nutrition, life coaching, sound therapy, and yoga instruction, Natalie brings a holistic approach to well-being. She is the founder of Breathes Wellness, a platform dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and emotional fatigue through innovative workshops and personalized coaching programs.
Natalie’s career began in Australia, where she worked in government advisory roles while building her first business. Her passion for marine conservation led her to establish impactful initiatives, including founding Azraq, a UAE-based nonprofit focused on protecting marine ecosystems and fostering youth engagement in environmental stewardship. Her work in conservation has shaped government policies, such as eliminating lethal shark culling practices in Australia.
Following personal challenges, including anxiety and grief from eight unsuccessful IVF attempts, Natalie redirected her focus to self-healing. This journey inspired her to share her experience and create tools that empower others to embrace resilience and recovery. Breathes Wellness combines mindfulness, movement, sound therapy, and gratitude practices to provide transformational experiences for clients globally.
Natalie’s efforts highlight her commitment to holistic healing and sustainability, making her a respected voice in both personal development and environmental conservation.
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