Julie helps implement Preferred by Nature's development strategy by keeping our organisation up to date on current funding trends, and matching funding opportunities with Preferred by Nature's strategic priorities. She works closely with Preferred by …

Since 2024, Katie is in charge of enhancing the usability of our various tools and platforms from a user perspective as well as a business intelligence perspective, ultimately for the benefit of enabling data-based decision making that supports our …

She is overall responsible for the efficient administration of Preferred by Nature's growing certification services in compliance with the accreditation standards. Her tasks include issuing certificates, maintaining certification databases and …

In addition to service delivery in Belarus, Siarhei has participated in FSC auditing in Ukraine and Russia, as well as workshops, field trainings and seminars carried out in Latvia, Sweden, Finland and Germany. He has consulted a range of the biggest …

Michael has a professional background in forestry. He has worked in several state enterprises doing forest inventories. He went to New Zealand for a year to work in a forest research company in addition to a reforestation programme. He also participated …

Ieva is responsible for managing and executing FSC Chain of Custody audits in Lithuania and for providing FSC trademark services. She has comprehensive auditing experience. Ieva has an educational background within Environmental Engineering and Finances. …

Aliaksandr is responsible for service development and provision in Belarus, including sales and delivery of auditing services. He has comprehensive experience as a Forest Management and Chain of Custody Lead Auditor. In addition to service delivery in …

In addition to keeping our IT equipment and processes up to date, Raido is our go-to person for IT support. He frequently gets to prove his great abilities by taming uncooperative computers and disobedient software, supporting his colleagues with his …

Jevgenia works in the Estonian office and is responsible for handling certification administration tasks for Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. She has a BSc in Agricultural Production and Marketing. Jevgenia also has previous experience in the tourism …

Hando supports the service and programme developments in Preferred by Nature and plays a key role in shaping our future service portfolio. His role as Senior Advisor on Strategy and Development entails development of systems and tools related to …

Juraj is responsible for planning and conducting Forest Management and Chain of Custody certification assessments and audits in Central Europe.   He conducts FSC Forest Management and FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody auditing in Slovakia and the Czech …

Darius holds a Master’s degree in Biology and PhD degree in Ecology and Environmental Sciences.   Since 1995 he has been working for environmental NGOs in Lithuania. He coordinated forest related activities, acted as Project Manager or participated as an …

Eveli is a global staff resource for policies, systems and training for forestry supply chain certification services implemented across the Forestry Unit.  Eveli conducts FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody audits in Estonia. Before joining Preferred by Nature, …

Neli has worked in the environmental non-profit sector where she has participated in a number of environmental protection campaigns, projects and relevant publications. Neli brings with her solid experience in investment control, ecological and …

Oksana works as an Office Assistant at our Ukrainian office. Oksana graduated Ukrainian National Forestry University in 2014 with a Bachelor Degree in Forestry and Landscaping. In 2015-2016, Oksana attended the Ukrainian National Forestry University where …

… Bogdan passed the training course for the FSC Chain of Custody and FSC Forest Management certification. Bogdan has a Bachelor’s …

Bogdan a absolvit cursul de calificare pentru certificarea FSC Chain of Custody si FSC Forest Management.  Bogdan a absolvit Silvicultura, un master in Managementul Durabil al Padurilor si a finalizat studiile doctorale in Stiinta Mediului. El a lucrat in …

Janis is responsible for ensuring the legal compliance, stability and efficiency of Preferred by Nature everyday operations like HR, finance, legal support functions and service providing to customers. Janis graduated from Latvian University of …

As our Training Programme Manager, Doris is responsible for the smooth running of the Preferred by Nature training services. She is accountable to ensure effective delivery and attractive promotion of Preferred by Nature training courses, including …

… environmental auditing and consulting fields, notably as a Rainforest Alliance (international non-profit organisation) …