On behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the FSC International Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of 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 appointment brings new perspectives and energy to the organization, opening the next chapter in FSC’s mission to promote responsible management of world’s forests and securing their long-term resilience.