Götz Martin is a forester by training, holding a PhD in Forestry Science. After an early career stint in the pulp and paper industry, he joined McKinsey and later Pöyry Management Consulting, advising on basic materials, forestry, agriculture, sustainability, and economic development across emerging markets.

In 2015, Götz moved to Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), where he built and led the Sustainability Implementation team, driving landscape-level conservation (HCV/HCS), FPIC-based community engagement, and responsible sourcing. His role later expanded to include climate change strategy and the development of GAR’s bioeconomy initiatives.

Since 2024, Götz has led GAR’s Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and biochar portfolio, overseeing large-scale ARR/ANR, peatland protection, carbon project development, and the company’s emerging biochar CDR business. He focuses on combining scientific rigour, community partnership, and commercially viable climate solutions across GAR’s operations.