ecoinvent Appoints Frans-Willem de Kloet as CEO

Frans-Willem names three reasons for joining: ecoinvent’s long-term standing in sustainability data, its non-profit model, and what he sees as a pivotal moment for the organization. 

“ecoinvent is at a pivotal moment in terms of strategy,” he says. “There is a lot to build on, especially the credibility and trust ecoinvent has earned over many years. At the same time, the market is changing fast, and that opens new opportunities for ecoinvent to play an even larger role. Being part of shaping that next step is what attracted me.”

Trust in a Changing Market

Standards and reporting requirements are multiplying, and companies are looking deeper into their supply chains. Frans-Willem believes this makes reliable data more important than ever. 

“Trust and reliability are critical in this field, now and in the future,” he says. “ecoinvent is at the heart of that, and I look forward to working with the team to strengthen it further.”

Roland Hischier, President of the Board of ecoinvent, says:

“We were looking for a leader with a very good understanding of sustainability and environmental data, combining this expertise with a strong business acumen and the personal qualities required to guide ecoinvent through its next chapter. In Frans-Willem, we believe we have found exactly that rare combination.”