Rik Kutsch Lojenga

Rik Kutsch Lojenga is the Executive Director of UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade), a position he has held since the organization's creation in 2008.1 He is an expert on ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity and sustainable BioTrade in support of the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity.15

Professional Background

Rik has extensive experience in the field of ethical sourcing and biodiversity. He has been instrumental in leading UEBT, a non-profit organization that promotes sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity. Under his leadership, UEBT has seen significant growth, with membership increasing by almost 70% in 2022 alone.2

Expertise and Influence

As an expert in his field, Rik Kutsch Lojenga:

• Advocates for responsible sourcing across value and supply chains
• Promotes the importance of biodiversity in business practices
• Represents UEBT members at international events, such as the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal2
• Speaks on topics related to ethical sourcing, biodiversity, and sustainable business practices

Education

Rik Kutsch Lojenga received his education from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.3

Professional Presence

He maintains an active professional presence on LinkedIn, where his profile can be found under the username rik-kutsch-lojenga-91999a9.3 He regularly shares updates about UEBT's activities and conferences, demonstrating his ongoing engagement with the organization's mission and the broader community interested in ethical sourcing and biodiversity.4