Thomas van Haren

Thomas van Haren is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the operational sector. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Forager and Ecovative, Thomas has contributed to the mycelium technology industry since October 2021. Additionally, Thomas holds the same title at Ecovative Spawn & Substrate since December 2022. Prior to these roles, Thomas was Vice President at HSBC, focusing on deal origination, and worked as an analyst in Emerging Markets Research at Marker Global. Thomas began a career in research as an intern at CNN. Academically, Thomas earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and holds multiple degrees in International Affairs and World History from prestigious institutions including The London School of Economics, Peking University, and Leiden University.