Elle Watson

Background

About Elle Watson

Elle Watson is a globally trusted sovereign project leader, capital strategist, and visionary founder renowned for delivering high-impact, high-integrity solutions across nations. As Chairwoman of ONE, she leads a new paradigm of regenerative infrastructure—bridging sovereign partnerships, privatized capital, and indigenous wisdom to solve systemic challenges at scale. Elle works directly with royal family offices, heads of state, and governments across Indonesia, Bhutan, Congo, Uganda, and Colombia, with a proven track record in capital raising, large-scale project development, and socio-economic transformation. Her leadership is anchored in sacred Earth alignment and dharmic values, building a living legacy where capital, culture, and consciousness meet. Australian born, she is one of the few civilian leaders worldwide who is entrusted to work directly with royal family offices, dignitaries, heads of state, and governmental agencies on long-term, nation-building initiatives. Elle’s ability to navigate geopolitics, unlock capital pathways, and orchestrate world-class partnerships makes her a sought-after advisor in sovereign affairs and sustainability transitions. She has a significant track record in capital raising in all forms, Debt, Equity, Blended Finance, Bond Issuances & Debt & Capital Markets across multiple jurisdictions. Elle is currently developing ONE. FUND ADGM in Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), a capital vehicle designed as a diversified funder fund to fund multiple projects across emerging and established markets. While in development, the fund is already backed by engagement from several notable royal and non-royal family offices across the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.