Finding alpha in timberland investments is how I have built my career. With a background in forest and financial modeling and experience along the length of the forest value chain, I use data-driven insights to improve the performance and transparency of timberland investments. With international experience spanning Asia Pacific, the US South and Brazil, I co-founded Forest Alpha with a mission to help investors and society realize the full potential of timberland.
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Founding PartnerForest Alpha Jul 2020 - PresentAuckland, New ZealandCo-founded Forest Alpha to support institutional investors, TIMOs, Iwi groups, and other corporate clients achieve their timberland investment objectives. -
Strategic ProjectsResource Management Service Llc Jan 2020 - Jul 2020Auckland, New ZealandWorking directly with RMS leadership and clients to deliver business-critical outcomes for RMS growth projects. -
Forest Planning ManagerResource Management Service Llc Sep 2014 - Dec 2019Boulder, Colorado, United StatesLed a global team of forestry investment professionals responsible for strategic planning and financial modeling to support acquisitions and investment decisions for RMS's portfolio of timberland assets across the US South, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and China. -
Investment ForesterResource Management Service Llc Jul 2010 - Sep 2014Auckland, New ZealandWorking with a small team of senior forestry and investment professionals in New Zealand, developed an acquisition modeling and evaluation process to support RMS's Asia Pacific investment strategy. Completed transaction due diligence supported the successful acquisition of RMS's first assets in the region. -
Manager, Resource Management SystemsNew Forests Aug 2008 - Jul 2010San Francisco, California, United StatesProvided analysis, modelling and valuation services for clients interested in forestry investments with particular emphasis on emerging markets (carbon offsets, biodiversity credits etc.) and financial modelling for traditional forestry acquisitions in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. -
ConsultantIndependent Consultant Jan 2008 - Aug 2008Auckland, New ZealandProviding investment and land evaluation advice to a client interested in large-scale carbon forestry programs in New Zealand and Brazil.
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Business PlannerDanone Waters Apr 2006 - Dec 2007London, England, United KingdomResponsible for budgeting, financial forecasting and controlling for a supply chain cost centre of €60 million. Worked closely with the Supply Chain Director to improve cross-functional processes and with the Systems Business Planner on integrated reporting tools that delivered significant improvements in tracking of both physical product flows and costs across the supply chain network. -
Operations Planning ManagerCarter Holt Harvey 2004 - 2006Tokoroa, Waikato, New ZealandReporting to the General Manager, Operations, responsible for leading a team working directly with operations managers and engineering staff to develop and maintain integrated supply plans for the annual harvest of 2 million tonnes of logs. Increased plan compliance by 10% and reduced working capital by $600k through improved plans. -
Supply Chain Harvest SchedulerCarter Holt Harvey 2004 - 2005Tokoroa, Waikato, New ZealandReporting to the National Planning Manager, worked closely with operations staff to maintain the master production schedule. Developed analytical and reporting tools to measure performance to plan and improve forecast accuracy. -
Valuation Consultant - Project CanopyCarter Holt Harvey 2003 - 2004Auckland, New ZealandSeconded as a business expert on a $7 million project to design and implement an integrated SAP/Oracle ERP system for Carter Holt Harvey Forests. Reporting to the Land Database Project Manager, collaborated with other internal experts, external consultants, and contract software developers through all parts of the software development lifecycle. Developed analytical and reporting tools to measure performance to plan and improve forecast accuracy. -
Estate Description AnalystCarter Holt Harvey 2001 - 2003Tokoroa, Waikato, New ZealandPart of a small team of analysts reporting to the Business Planning Manager. Responsible for a wide range of projects and ongoing work focused on strategic planning and asset valuation. Developed analytical and reporting tools to measure performance to plan and improve forecast accuracy.
John Eckford Education Details
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Forestry
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