Doug Faulkner is a longtime advocate for the global bio-economy with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He founded Leatherstocking LLC, a clean-technology advisory firm, in 2009, assisting clients with federal contracts, regulatory challenges, and strategic planning. He has advised Finland on attracting U.S. corporate investments and worked with organizations like the U.S. Grains Council and Atlantic Council on bio-fuels development in Africa. As an international advisor for DSI Global View, he focuses on sustainability and green energy. Doug also serves on the board of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Previously, Doug held senior leadership roles under Presidents George W. Bush and Clinton, overseeing initiatives in bio-fuels, solar energy, and hydrogen. He co-chaired a national biomass advisory committee under President Trump and began his federal career in the 1970s. A graduate of the University of Illinois and Johns Hopkins University, Doug was also the first American Rotary scholar at the University of Singapore. Born and raised on an Illinois farm, he brings deep-rooted agricultural insights to his work.
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We are building a bridge between the Swedish and Californian Forest sectors and inspiring a dialogue with the potential to influence the future direction of forestry.
Our goal is to stimulate a dialogue between major forestry sectors across the Atlantic, encouraging the exchange of both new and existing innovations.
Forest Innovation Summit
Creating a dialogue between Swedish and Californian forestry sectors in light of the creation of new technologies for crisis management, as seen from environmental, social, and political outfits.
