Matt Wakelin

The New Zealand Forest Owners Association announced Matt Wakelin as its new President. Matt was elected during FOA’s Annual General Meeting last week, replacing retiring President, Grant Dodson. Portfolio manager for New Forests, Matt has extensive experience stemming from a lifelong career in forestry – managing forest estates, port services operations, log supply and residues sales for log processing facilities and offering his sector expertise in an executive and corporate capacity. …Forest Owners Association chief executive Dr Elizabeth Heeg acknowledges the leadership and support of outgoing president, Grant Dodson, during his two-year term. …Kate Rankin (Wenita Forest Products Ltd) and Darren Man (Earnslaw One) were also elected to the executive council. Dean Witehira (Timberlands) will replace Tim Sandall as Vice President for the coming term.