Our people

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

Board of Directors

Mr Anthony (Tony) Nowell

Board Chairman
Other Board Members

Executive Managers

Julian Elder

Chief Executive Officer
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Russell Burton

General Manager Research & Investments & Maori Sector Partnerships
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Elspeth MacRae

General Manager Manufacturing & Bioproducts
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Alison Stewart

General Manager Forest Science
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Rob Trass

Chief Financial Officer
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Vacant

General Manager Business Development & Commercialisation
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General Manager People, Culture & Safety

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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Alison Slade

Research Office Manager (Government Partnerships)
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Jeremy Warnes

Business Development Manager
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Katrin Webb

Operating Officer, Forest Science
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