Christopher N. H. Schwarz

Christopher N. H. Schwarz currently serves as the Center of Excellence Associate Director for Implementation at South Pole, where responsibilities include guiding a team of global consultants to address client challenges and develop innovative sustainability solutions. With extensive experience in managing no-deforestation advisory services and leading international consulting teams, Christopher has played a critical role in advancing sustainability in agricultural and forest sectors. Previous roles include Manager of Corporate Advisory Services at Rainforest Alliance, where leadership efforts focused on deforestation and human rights in forest product sectors. Christopher's educational background includes an M.Sc. in Nature and Forest Conservation from Wageningen University & Research and multiple degrees related to forest management and international timber trade.