Hinterland Management

Hinterland is a bespoke sustainable investment development and management enterprise supporting companies, investors and asset owners in maximizing their impact and sustainable business value in developing countries and emerging markets as well as in OECD countries. Hinterland brings added value solutions to its international clients throughout the development, investment and operational management period focusing on biomass, bio-energy and other renewable energy technologies. Added value comprises amongst others a tailored Due Diligence assessment and designing and implementing an adapted risk mitigation strategy during the development and investment phase and management and operational oversight during the operational phase. Hinterland is also addressing biomass sustainability including governance and stakeholder management for its customers. Hinterland is founded by Maarten Gnoth. Maarten is a meticulous and exceptionally well-versed business development and sustainability executive with a 25 years international track record. In depth experience in sustainability, international business development and consultancy in renewable energy and biomass and in startup of SME enterprises in emerging markets. Seasoned expert in biomass to energy and in biomass (wood and agri-residues) pelletization as well as in environmental and social responsibility within the energy sector. Experienced in stakeholder management and held Board positions in various Joint Ventures and Foundations. Experienced Director in two industrial pellet plants and a wood chipping facility. Proven ability to initiate and evaluate projects in emerging markets on technological, financial, economic and social aspects. Track record in business development, investment and senior management and proven insight in operations. Language fluency in Dutch and English with communication ability in French and German.