On behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the FSC International Board of Directors appoints Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective 01 October 2024.
Subhra Bhattacharjee brings over 20 years of experience in public policy and programming in climate change and sustainable development, having worked closely with governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector worldwide. She has worked for the United Nations, and prior to that for the Reserve Bank of India, with a brief stint in academia.
Bhattacharjee holds a Master of Philosophy in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from Iowa State University.
Bhattacharjee’s ambitious vision aligns with FSC’s mission and future goals, aiming to leverage its membership, network and collaborative partnerships to strengthen global forest stewardship for protection and sustainable management of the world’s forests.
FSC is a global not-for-profit organization that sets the standards for what is a responsibly managed forest, both environmentally and socially.
