Associate Director & Senior Agricultural Economist
Boston, Massachusetts, Us
Manulife Investment Management manages $4 billion in private equity agricultural real estate and agribusiness company investments globally. • Led global economic, financial, and statistical analysis of the agribusiness sector for potential investment opportunities and risks, including forecast models and frameworks for assessing market conditions and consumer trends of 30+ crops and deals (2019 acquisitions of $600+ million), and authored thought leadership pieces (20+) • Led cross-functional growth project teams, driving implementation of new strategies, including joint venture expansion in Canada, and product mix optimization strategy with apple processing/marketing portfolio company • Voting member of Idea Pipeline Team, identified and evaluated new concepts • Presented research findings and strategic recommendations to clients and prospects in North America, Europe and Asia, Investment Committee, Board of Directors; featured speaker at external food and agriculture conferences• Developed new investment strategies and instilled research analytics during 3-month 2019 Australia assignment• Appointed to global Diversity and Inclusion Committee - created metrics and measurement processes • Traveled to farming/processing operations to meet with colleagues and learn production and supply chain dynamics