Our people

Meet our directors, executives, science and research leaders and key business support staff.

Board of Directors

Dr Helen Anderson

Board Chair
Other Board Members

Executive Managers

Julian Elder

Chief Executive Officer
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Adriana Botha

General Manager People, Culture & Safety
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Bart Challis

Chief Operating Officer
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Arron Judson

General Manager Marketing & Partnerships
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Elspeth MacRae

Chief Innovation & Science Officer
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Hemi Rolleston

General Manager Maori Forestry Futures
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Rob Trass

General Manager Finance and Corporate Services
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Key Science Roles

Key Operational Roles

Robert Lei

Business Development Manager
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Rob McBrearty

Business Development Manager
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Christl McMillan

Marketing & Communications Manager
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Matt Paterson

Stakeholder and Policy Director
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Alison Slade

Research Office Manager (Government Partnerships)
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Jeremy Warnes

Business Development Manager
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