Mr. Wildner possesses extensive knowledge and experience in the field of sustainable finance
and regulation, with a track record of over 12 years. His expertise lies in nature-based
sustainable entrepreneurship, finance, and academia. He specializes in making financially and
strategically sound decisions pertaining to nature-related matters, while also navigating
through the corresponding regulatory frameworks. Mr. Wildner frequently lends his expertise
to regulators, standard setters, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Presently, he is
actively engaged in the development of sustainability reporting standards and guidance for
biodiversity (ESRS E4) as well as multiple economic sectors for EFRAG.
Mr. Wildner holds degrees in Business Administration, International Finance, Ecology, and
International Environmental and Financial Law from leading universities in Germany,
England, and Norway. He began his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in
London and New York, then successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship and investment
in the global sustainable finance market, with a specific emphasis on renewable energy and
nature-based solutions.
With over 12 years of expertise in nature-based sustainable entrepreneurship, finance, and
academia, Mr. Wildner regularly provides his knowledge to academic, non-profit, and
governmental stakeholders, including the German Helmholtz & Leibniz Associations, WWF,
NABU, the European Commission, the Bundesbank or the Sustainable Finance Advisory
Committee to the German Government. As an appointed Advisor to the European Financial
Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), Mr. Wildner is particularly involved in developing
sustainability reporting standards and guidance for biodiversity (ESRS E4) and various
economic sectors.
In his role as Global Head of Sustainable Finance & Standard Setting at the Value Balancing
Alliance, Mr. Wildner provides strategic advice and guidance to renowned international
corporations, including BASF, BMW, Novartis, SAP, and BNP Paribas. He works closely
with leading auditing and consultancy firms as well as standard setters like the ISSB and
TNFD.