Shiv Panse

Shiv Panse is a seasoned professional in forestry and wood science, currently serving as the Program Manager for Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood at the Forest Stewardship Council™. With a robust background, Shiv has previously held roles such as Forestry Project Consultant at the Forest Trends Association and FLEGT Licensing and Verification Advisor at DAI, contributing to significant projects in India's wood products industry and supporting licensing requirements in Liberia. Other notable positions include Chief Compliance Officer at International Consultant Capital, Project Coordinator at SGS, and Lead Auditor at Bureau Veritas, where Shiv focused on timber legality and market assessment across multiple regions. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Forestry - Wood Science and Technology, along with a PGDMM in Marketing Management and M.Sc. in Wood Science and Technology, demonstrating a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of forestry.