Impact Director, Qarlbo Biodiversity

Qarlbo Biodiversity is seeking an exceptional Impact Director to lead our mission of delivering high-integrity environmental and social outcomes across all our investments and operations. This is a senior leadership role at the forefront of biodiversity-positive investment, combining strategic vision with operational excellence and scientific credibility.

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The role reports directly to Aleksandra Holmlund, CEO of Qarlbo Biodiversity, who brings over two decades of global leadership in forestry, timberland investment, and biodiversity innovation. Her career spans senior positions at GreenGold Group, Norrskog and IKEA, as well as groundbreaking work in biodiversity credit development.

About Qarlbo Biodiversity
Qarlbo Biodiversity, a subsidiary of Qarlbo AB, invests in nature-positive forestry and biodiversity restoration. With a mission to create lasting impact for nature, society, and future generations, we invest in production forests with the aim to restore biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

Central to our work is the combining sustainable wood production with creation of positive biodiversity outcomes, often through biodiversity credits - scientifically verified ecological gains enabled through advanced MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) systems. These credits link measurable environmental improvements to corporate value chains, delivering both ecological benefits and sustainable financial returns.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Qarlbo’s biodiversity and ESG impact strategy across all investments.
Oversee and further develop MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) technologies and systems, ensuring scientific rigor and credibility.
Manage and grow a network of subcontractors and external experts, fostering a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
Build, develop, and manage partnerships with scientific institutions, standard setters, technology providers, and NGOs.
Support the development of biodiversity credit methodologies and other mechanisms for impact monetization.
Represent Qarlbo Biodiversity at industry forums, conferences, and working groups.
Collaborate with Investment, Communications, and Strategy teams to integrate and report on impact objectives across the business.
Engage with NGOs, regulators, and policy bodies in biodiversity, environmental, and natural capital domains.

Requirements

University degree in forestry, biology, environmental science, or a relevant discipline.
Proven leadership experience, including team and project management.
5–8+ years’ experience in forest management, forest industry, or forestry-focused investments.
Strong understanding of investments, with an emphasis on biodiversity.
Familiarity with emerging technologies and ability to work with technology providers.
In-depth knowledge of ESG and impact frameworks, including MRV systems, biodiversity assessment, and sustainability reporting.
Track record of building and leading multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Fluency in English; Swedish or Spanish is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

Strong team player with a long-term commitment to mission and impact.
Skilled in navigating international and political contexts with confidence.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Results-oriented leader with strong business acumen.
Entrepreneurial, global mindset with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.

Practical Information

Location: Qarlbo Head Office, Mäster Samuelsgatan 45, Stockholm.
Travel: Some international and domestic travel is required.
Application deadline: September 12th. Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you are passionate about driving meaningful biodiversity impact, want to be part of a small start-up-like team where we work hard together to innovate the market, we invite you to apply for this outstanding opportunity.

For questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our collaboration partner at Alumni Global, David von Grothusen, David.von.grothusen@alumniglobal.com.

Please email us your application and attach your CV by clicking on the apply button below.

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