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Nicolas Pillet

Nicolas Pillet

Country Representative France
Senior Regional Manager West & South Europe
+336 70 04 78 05

Nicolas leads Preferred by Nature’s market development efforts across Western Europe. In this role, he contributes to expanding the organisation’s reach and impact by developing and executing regional strategies that align with global sustainability goals. This includes identifying opportunities for growth in certification, advisory services, strategic projects and training, while responding to evolving market trends and regulatory developments.

Drawing on a strong background in timber legality, due diligence systems, and responsible sourcing, Nicolas brings hands-on experience in supporting companies in the forest and natural resource sectors. He helps businesses meet legal obligations and sustainability goals, particularly in relation to the EU Timber Regulation and the EU Deforestation Regulation. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of supply chain risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and the implementation of responsible procurement policies.

As a regional representative, Nicolas builds and maintains strong relationships with companies, partners, and authorities. He acts as key account manager for strategic organisations and represents Preferred by Nature at industry events and stakeholder engagements. He also works closely with global teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing across regions.

Nicolas joined Preferred by Nature in 2022.

"Working closely with leading companies on their procurement policies and building capacity throughout their supply chains positively impact the environment. Their safeguard in mitigating climate change is key, and I believe Preferred by Nature has a strong role to play in order to achieve this goal."

Skills at a glance
  • Timber legality: EUTR; LegalSource
  • Due diligence systems
  • Supply chain risk assessments
  • Mitigation measures implementation
  • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) auditing
  • Environmental Science Degree
  • Advanced professional diploma in investigative practices
  • Language spoken: English; French
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