First Climate Markets Announces Leadership and Structural Changes
- FC-Newsteam
- May 8
- 2 min read
Transition to GmbH completed / Dr. Susanne Peindl Appointed to Management Board
Changes to First Climate leadership: The company announces that effective immediately, Dr. Susanne Peindl steps in as Managing Director of First Climate Markets. She assumes responsibilities previously held by Mike Hatert, who stepped down at the end of March following a mutual agreement. In addition to this leadership transition, First Climate Markets changed its legal structure and will no longer operate as an AG, but as First Climate Markets GmbH.
As Managing Director, Susanne Peindl is responsible for First Climate Markets GmbH’s operational focus and strategic development. She will lead alongside Co-Director and First Climate CEO Olaf Bachert as part of the company’s executive leadership.
Organizational and Staffing Development as a Priority
Following positions as in-house counsel at companies in various branches, Susanne Peindl has been working as Legal Counsel at First Climate since 2023. She is responsible for the company’s contractual relationships. The doctor of law will continue to perform these duties alongside her new role as Managing Director of First Climate Markets GmbH.
In her new position, one of her key responsibilities will be the further development of the product and service portfolio of First Climate Markets GmbH in the dynamic climate solutions market.
“Advancing climate action and sustainability in collaboration with our clients and partners around the world is an incredibly exciting challenge,” says Susanne Peindl. “I’m very much looking forward to continuing to provide tailored solutions together with our motivated and highly professional team. These are solutions that enable companies to take responsibility in these areas.”
Under her leadership, First Climate will continue to invest in organizational and staffing growth, announced the new Managing Director of First Climate Markets GmbH.
Congratulations to the new Managing Director
First Climate CEO Olaf Bachert congratulated Susanne Peindl on her appointment:
“With her experience in the legal departments of several renowned companies and her strong analytical skills, Susanne brings the ideal background to further develop and scale our core business processes at First Climate Markets GmbH, while also bringing a proactive and fresh approach to our client and stakeholder relationships. I’m looking forward to tackling this new chapter alongside her.”
Olaf Bachert thanked Susanne Peindl’s predecessor Mike Hatert for his leadership. Hatert had served as First Climate COO since 2022, and was previously responsible for the renewable energy business unit as Head of Renewables. Hatert and the Supervisory Board mutually agreed not to extend his contract, which expired at the end of March.
About First Climate
First Climate is a leading global provider of corporate climate and sustainability solutions with more than 25 years of experience. We develop, finance, and source verified emissions reductions and carbon removal projects worldwide. First Climate also develops tailored procurement strategies for renewable energy, offering a wide range of sourcing options to help our clients reduce their energy-related carbon footprint. Our experienced sustainability consultants also provide companies with cutting-edge solutions for their ESG strategy and reporting.
