An outcome orientated senior operations/commercial manager, safety first approach, motivator and facilitator of teams, strong emphasis on staff and skills development, innovative with a wealth of experience in implementing change in the operational and strategic aspects of Forest based industry. Consistently meets deadlines and budget targets. Respects and promotes the corporate brand. Prioritises regulatory and management system compliance. Actively engages across the broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders and is respectful of alternative points of view. Actively engages with customers to promote relationships and resolve issues. Engages customers and contract service suppliers to forge alignment and to seek out and capitalise on synergies and opportunities leading to efficiency and an improved bottom-line.A forester by training who possesses a strong understanding of the strategic, operational and commercial drivers of the forest industry supply chain and its relationship to the business imperatives of industry customers. Competent in framing commercial arrangements for harvesting, distribution and long-term log sales agreements, such that synergies across the supply chain are realised. A dynamic team orientated individual with a common sense approach, able to master different technical disciplines. Able to balance current (Operational) and the future (Strategic) objectives with a sound record of achievement.