Team & Board
Our Team in Germany
Antje
Virkus
CEO BaumInvest AG
“The concept of BaumInvest just convinced me I can use my competencies and experience exactly where they can be used in a meaningful way – in a continuous investment in bringing nature, economy and social aspects in harmony with each other.That is pioneering work for the good of others.”
Heiko
Rock
Finance and Controlling
“As an economist, I am attracted by the simplicity of the BaumInvest approach: an investment in land and sustainable forestry that provides multiple benefits. Reforestation and CO2 sequestration are also exciting future markets for the next two decades. The BaumInvest share is a building block that our children will also benefit from.”
Michael
Metz
Quality & Certification
„It fascinates me to work across national borders and oceans with people who share a common vision: to tackle the problems of our time with sustainable approaches. In the BaumInvest Group, I can optimally contribute my skills to advocate for a future worth living.“
Dr. AnnaMohr
Relationships Manager
“What motivates me the most is being able to view the fruits of our labor at the end of each day: seeing our natural forests grow one tree at a time. Additionally, the everyday work is just filled with life – because of the team work that spans across two continents, and cooperation between different universities who remain in immediate contact with our shareholders.”
Anja Nölte
Process Coordination
“Before Bauminvest, I did my PhD on forest growth, climate change impacts and the economic potential of mixed afforestation with native tree species in Central America. I am delighted to now be able to utilise this knowledge in an applied context and thus make a direct and measurable contribution to counteracting the dangers of climate change.”
ElenaFuhr
Controlling & Impact
“It is very important to me not only to demand global climate justice from politicians, but also to shape it myself. How nice to be part of the team.“
Ann-KathrinSöllner
Back Office Markt Manager
Bastian
Wenz
Graphic & Web Design
“With BaumInvest, I have found an employer who shares my attitude – eye level and appreciation are real values lived here, which extend to all the people who deal with BaumInvest. Whether in Costa Rica or in Freiburg. Whether as a shareholder or employee.”
Barbara
Magdalena
Senior Manager Certification
“Again and again, it is exciting to play a part within a motivated and qualified team who shares the same vision as me. BaumInvest is a living example of a sustainable economy and I would love to see their concept replicated around the world in similar projects.”
Romana
Hansen M.A.
Administration & Executive Assistance
“Sustainability is one of the solutions for the ecological challenges of the future and knowing that I am part of the solution makes me arrive at work with a smile everyday. It is exhilarating to be part of an extraordinary team in which everyone enjoys working together towards the same goal.”
Manuela
Kromer
Accounting & Administration
Lion
Watch dog
„I like working at BaumInvest – something is always moving here. I’m also glad that I can do my core competences like: Disposing of employees’ food, spreading good humour and occasionally barking at annoying postmen – in the office in Freiburg and not in our forests in Costa Rica.“
Our Team in Costa Rica
Ernesto
Prado
CEO BaumInvest Latin America
“At a time when commercial activity needs to be developed in harmony with the environment, when climate change, adaptability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are key issues, working at BaumInvest is an excellent opportunity to contribute to global environmental sustainability.”
Rodrigo
Lopez
Finance and Controlling
“My main motivation for working at BaumInvest is participating in the intercultural exchange between Costa Rica and Germany while promoting social and economic well-being. This enabled me to refine my professional skills and apply them outside of this organization as well.”
Johannes
Gums
Forestry – Carbon & Timber
„To create a new forest ecosystem together with the local people that generates a great added value for all living beings: This motivates me to travel to the sites every day and to work with passion for BaumInvest.“
Raquel
Alvarado Brenes
Forestry Engineer
“I can’t find the words to express how fulfilling working for nature is to me. In a time when climate change and sustainable development are key challenges, growing healthy forests is critical to secure our future in this planet. BaumInvest gives me a chance to help with all I can in this matter.”
Alexis
Quiros
Forester (La Virgen)
“I enjoy working for BaumInvest because I have been pursuing this work since a young age. It’s great to have gained the knowledge from this experience that it is possible to protect the environment with meaningful and sustainable reforestation.”
Luis
Irigoyen
Forester (Las Delicias)
“I am very happy to work as a forester for BaumInvest, as I can contribute to climate protection and promote flora and fauna.”
Delvis
Angulo
Forester (San Rafael)
“It’s a pleasure for me to be part of BaumInvest and to do the job as a forester here, to help protect forests and animals.”
Jarling
Mendoza
Forester (El Porvenir)
„My motivation to work for BaumInvest is my contribution to climate protection because we improve flora and fauna and counteract climate change by creating near-natural mixed forests.“
The Supervisory Board of BaumInvest AG
Carolin
Salvamoser
Chairwoman of the Board
“What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!’ I can still hear these calls for change ringing in my ears from the Friday for Future demonstrations. At BaumInvest, everyone can start the change here and now. This is the kind of project we need if we want the concept of climate justice to be realised.”
Gudrun
Welsch
Vice Chairwoman
“This endeavour is looking for a new path along the values of equality and social responsibility. To me, this is a matter of the heart. In this very long-term oriented investment, we want to find methods that are self sustaining and therefore can be replicated and expanded. Earning money is not an end in itself but just a means to an end.BaumInvest is a commitment and an act of environmental justice.”
Ursula
Sydow
Board Member
“To me, BaumInvest acts as an example of a project that can shape the future: It’s not inconsiderate economics only looking for short term profits, but a responsible community-oriented long term investment with real values. The reforestation of tropical mixed forests increases biodiversity, binds CO2, and offers economic prospects to the local inhabitants.”
Erhard
Schulz
Board Member
„With my commitment to BaumInvest, I want to encourage even more people to privately invest in the green revolution in order to shape a sustainable future with silviculture.”
Martin
Homola
Board Member
„Globally speaking, there are only a few financially successful investments in reforestation that follow ecological standards and and support social quality – but they exist and I believe BaumInvest is one of them.“