Mike is Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at First Climate, a leading provider of climate solutions, in Bad Vilbel, Germany. In this function, he is responsible for all corporate activities in the areas of voluntary carbon management, decarbonization and renewable energies. Along with his team, Mike advises and supports corporate clients from all sectors in achieving their climate goals. A recognized energy specialist and engineer, he is a certified manager for energy economics and received certification as an energy manager from the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). Mike has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry and the voluntary carbon market. Before joining First Climate, he held key management and leadership positions at Deutsche Bahn and the energy supplier ENTEGA, among others.