Aleksandra Holmlund

Aleksandra is an experienced forester with over 25 years of hands-on experience in operational forestry and timberland investments across Sweden, Europe and the Americas.

A leading global advocate for biodiversity credits, Aleksandra’s pioneering methodology research at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) laid the groundwork for Europe’s first voluntary biodiversity credit transactions.

As CEO of Qarlbo Biodiversity, she leads investments in nature-positive forestry that harness integrated forest management to improve both production and biodiversity conservation.

Previous roles included investment and supply chain management at firms including GreenGold and IKEA Group. Aleksandra holds a Licentiate of Philosophy degree in Forestry, an MSc in Forestry and Biology and Forest Resources Production and Management from SLU, and an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Aleksandra is a Fellow at the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry.