Michael Proschek-Hauptmann

Michael Proschek-Hauptmann is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in compliance, sustainability, and environmental policy. Currently serving as the Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer and Associate Member of the Management Board at HS Timber Group since March 2017, Michael also holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors at Tomorrow's Forest - Fundaţia Pădurea de Mâine. With a background in philanthropy as Chairman of the Board at viel.anthropie from August 2015 to September 2023, Michael previously was the Chief Executive Officer of Umweltdachverband and served on the Board of Directors for PEFC International. Additional roles include Policy Advisor at Ökosoziales Forum Europa and Project Manager for transport policy at the European Parliament - Greens/EFA. Michael's career began as a Policy Officer for Nature Conservation and Environment at WWF Austria. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Biology and Earth Sciences from Universität Graz and Universität Wien.