Global Leadership Structure

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FSC is led by Director General, Kim Carstensen, who has held the position since 2012.

Kim has a deep background in environmental matters, including managing an environmental strategy consultancy as well as leading WWF International’s Global Climate Initiative.
Portrait of Kim Carstensen
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Global Leadership Forum

Under the direction of Kim Carstensen and Chief Operating Officer, Frank Harnischfeger, FSC’s Global Leadership Forum is composed of heads of functional units and regional offices. 

  • Anand Punja, Chief Engagement and Partnerships Officer
  • André Selbach, Head of Finance 
  • Asger Olesen, Chief Climate and Ecosystems Services Officer 
  • Bruno Rath, Regional Director Latin America 
  • Cindy Cheng, Regional Director Asia Pacific 
  • Clare Coleman, Regional Director Europe 
  • Derik Frederiksen, Director FSC US 
  • Fabian Farkas, Chief Commercial Officer
  • Francisco Souza, Director FSC Indigenous Foundation 
  • Frank Harnischfeger, Chief Operating Officer 
  • Guillermina Garza, FSC Membership Director 
  • Hans Joachim Droste, Chief Policy Officer 
  • Jeremy Harrison, Chief Markets Officer 
  • Joanna Nowakowska, System Performance Director 
  • Jose Tagle, Deputy Director Global Network 
  • Kim Carstensen, Director General 
  • Lieske van Santen, Global Network Director 
  • Lina Ramon, Chief Information and Technology Officer
  • Marc Jessel, Chief System Integrity Officer 
  • Mark Smith, Executive Director of FSC Investments and Partnerships 
  • Matthias Fecht, Head of Human Resources and Facility Management 
  • Peter O. Alele, Regional Director Africa
  • Pina Gervassi, Climate and Restoration Engagement Director 
  • Rebecca Giesecke, Head of Organizational Effectiveness 
  • Sebastian Wieschalla, Head of Legal Department 
  • Stefan Salvador, Director Policy Operations 
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