Flying Forest

Management Team

  • Paul Groves

    CEO

  • Steve White

    Chief Commercial Officer

  • Timo Saarelainen

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Adrian Boodt

    Chief Strategy Officer

The Leadership

The Flying Forest leadership team brings together industry professionals with expertise across global energy, biofuels, biomass optimisation, and carbon credits. With executive experience at Shell, Petrofac, and British Gas, alongside leadership in sustainable energy ventures, they bring a rare blend of strategic insight and operational excellence.

Their track record includes delivering multi-billion-dollar projects, such as Qatar’s Gas-to-Liquids plant and advanced biorefinery operations in Finland. From capital raising to large-scale infrastructure delivery, the team has consistently driven growth while advancing sustainable fuel innovation.

Flying Forest’s leadership is uniquely positioned to accelerate the global transition to premium biofuels, combining technical expertise, industry networks, and a shared commitment to decarbonizing aviation.

Board Advisors

  • Christian Hvamstad

    Board Advisor

  • Sergey Malkov

    Board Advisor