Markus Arbenz is part of the management of Easy-Cert, a group of companies (including CERES, bio.inspecta and Austria Bio Garantie) based in Switzerland for organic and other certifications with 40,000 audits per year in 80 countries. He also advises development cooperation projects that promote organic farming. He was Managing Director of Bio Suisse from 2006-09 and of IFOAM Organics International from 2009-18.