Our added value

Carol Franklin and Rudolf Engler, have proved their management qualities in various areas for decades. In an intensive process, they have gained in-depth knowledge of the forest industry. They have formed a strong network and have acquired a good reputation with investors and in Panama . Their partners include leading players and they are well-versed in cooperating with global NGOs. They vouch for transparent processes in a lean organisation and for a trustworthy and sustainable business execution.

As forest engineer of a renowned university, the ETH Zurich , Romano Costa brings the forest expertise to the Board. In addition he has many years of experience as FSC certifier in the Alps and is responsible for a reforestation project in Bolivia .  

Heiko Liedeker is mainly known worldwide due to his seven years as the FSC-executive director. He has excellent relationships within the forestry and business world and was elected ninth most powerful man in the pulp and paper industry

Our manager, Jacqueline Jakob-Gallmann, has broad experience and numerous contacts in the field of international cooperation. As a Swiss diplomat in conflict areas, she experienced the uselessness of nation building and peace promotion as long as there are neither livelihood nor business opportunities for the local population. Acting as an interface between governmental and non-governmental actors, the distribution and the preservation of natural resources played a crucial role in her previous working field.