Strong local focus and worldwide connection
China Forestry Group’s New Zealand team was established in 2013. From 2016, the team was expanded to include a range of local and international operations staff. This team has strengthened the business and remains committed to further improving China Forestry Group New Zealand’s business relationships and results.
Board member
Qiao Yang
Director
Yang Qiao, started working in July 2012. Graduated from Beijing Jiaotong University majoring in financial management, bachelor of management, intermediate accountant. She has worked in finance at Tsinghua University and Qingneng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., and now serves as a business representative in the finance department of China National Forest Products Group Co., Ltd.
Operations team
Regional Managers
Scott Gordon
Southern North Island Regional Manager
Scott found his niche in forestry in 1989, initially concentrating on harvesting he soon progressed into management of large land conversions, harvesting and silviculture programmes. During his long career at Ernslaw One Limited, he has managed forests in many North Island areas, gaining valuable experience facilitating forest improvements, environmental projects and Iwi relationships. Scott joined China Forestry Group NZ in 2018. He holds a National Diploma in Agriculture, National Certificate’s in Silviculture & Establishment, Harvesting, Forest management and Health & Safety.
Matt Pedersen
Northland Regional Manager
Matt started in forestry at an early age, progressing to more senior roles, running silviculture and harvesting crews, as well as being a part owner in a harvesting crew. In recent years, he has focused on harvesting management, then moved into distribution, wood flow and then port and shipping operations. His career includes significant forestry experience in Germany and Austria, and tenures in New Zealand with Hancock Forestry Management and PF Olsen, before joining China Forestry Group NZ in 2017. He holds a National Diploma in Forestry Management from the Waiariki Institute of Technology.