IETA CEO Forrister to step down, search launched for successor

Published 17:41 on July 27, 2026 / Last updated at 17:41 on July 27, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM, UN Climate Talks), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Dirk Forrister will step down as president and CEO of IETA after 14 years at the helm, the carbon markets trade body announced on Monday.
Dirk Forrister will step down as president and CEO of IETA after 14 years at the helm, the carbon markets trade body announced on Monday.


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