I am a consultant, conservation scientist and program manager with 25 years of professional experience mostly in SE Asia. I am a strategic thinker who focuses on developing the big picture before narrowing down on how management and research can address the associated issues. My strengths lie primarily on the interface between academic research and its application in the field. Since 1999, I have published eight books, 300 papers in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, and >100 newspaper articles.

Experience

  • 2015–2024
    Managing Director, Borneo Futures
  • 2009–2015
    Management Advisor, People & Nature Consulting International
  • 2004–2009
    Director of Science, The Nature Conservancy - Indonesia Program

Education

  • 2004 
    Australian National University, PhD
  • 1994 
    University of Wageningen, MSc
  • 1990 
    University of Amsterdam, BSc
  • 1987 
    University of Wageningen, BSc

Professional Memberships

  • IUCN SSC CEM CEESP Oil Crops Task Force

Contact Erik for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision