Our People

Timberlands Pacific employs a total of 45 staff (based in Launceston and Mount Gambier) who draw on a solid foundation of knowledge and experience in the forest industry. The combined expertise of our carefully selected management team covers the full spectrum of forest establishment, tending, harvesting, log manufacturing, sales and marketing of forest products, as well as financial reporting and compliance.

Executive Team

Steven Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Steven’s professional background is as a Finance Manager, with experience based in the forestry and pharmaceutical industries. He has worked in the forest industry since 2006, initially responsible for Timberlands Pacific commercial functions, and ultimately managing the operational and strategic direction of the business. Steven has been a Director of Timberlands Pacific since 2009, and the CEO since 2014.

Steven manages a high-performance team, strategically focused on sustainably maximising both asset value and cash flow. Long term planning, value recovery, market development, contractor and contract management, combined with best practice HS&E and corporate governance are the pillars of this business.

Steven has a B.Com from the University of Tasmania and is a member of CPA Australia.

Outside work, Steven is a keen road cyclist and mountain biker and enjoys sharing travel experiences with his wife and children.

Rob Daveney, Chief Financial Officer

Rob brings over 25 years of experience in leadership, financial management and strategic planning to Timberlands Pacific. As the Chief Financial Officer, Rob oversees all aspects of financial operations, driving profitability and returns while ensuring governance and compliance obligations are met.

With a proven track record in financial leadership, Rob has successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives, optimised capital allocation strategies and enhanced financial reporting processes. He is passionate about leveraging financial insights to drive strategic decision-making and excels in fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives and to maximise organisational value.

Rob holds a Degree in Commerce from the University of Tasmania and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys time outdoors and with family along with running, surfing and hiking.

Jim Henneberry, Chair

Jim has led complex global businesses through director and executive roles. He brings strengths in strategic leadership, high performance organisations, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance. He is currently a director of FWPA, Chair of Circa, and Trustee at Monash University BioPria. Jim was formally CEO/MD of Australian Paper and has business experience in the Americas, ANZ, Asia and Europe.

Jim holds a BS in Eng. from Syracuse University NY, MBA from University of Houston, TX, Advanced Business Leadership at GE's US Leadership Institute and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Outside of work, Jim enjoys cycling, fishing and the occasional round of golf.

Dr Robert Musk, Technical Manager

Robert has worked in various technical roles across native forest and plantation management in Tasmania and Victoria, specialising in forest mensuration, remote sensing and spatial data analytics.

As Technical Manager he leads a dedicated team that is passionate about empowering Foresters to make better decisions provisioned with high quality information.

Robert has Bachelor of Forest Science from University of Melbourne and a Doctorate from the University of Tasmania.

Outside of work Robert enjoys bushwalking with family and gardening.

Jim Knott, Estate Development Manager

Jim has 30 years of commercial experience within the plantation, native forest, wood processing and export sectors spanning operational, analytical, research and management roles.

Jim is supported by a Technical team focussing on estate modelling and the provision of plantation resource information and management systems. Jim’s primary objective is to maximise Timberlands Pacific’s client return on investment by identifying and implementing strategies to improve expected future cash flow with an acceptable risk profile.

Jim’s has a Grad. Diploma in Economics (Econometrics), Grad. Diploma in Property Valuation (Deans Honours Award) and is a member of The Institute of Foresters.

Outside of work Jim has a keen interest in bike riding; racing around Tasmania’s beautiful scenery and also an interest in the restoration of old cars.

Emma-Kate Griffiths, Head of People, Culture & Safety

Emma-Kate has worked in the forestry sector since 2003, having served in diverse leadership roles within both public and private entities before her current position at Timberlands Pacific where she enjoys cultivating a thriving workplace with responsibilities for people, safety, and stewardship with Responsible Wood and FSC certifications across our estates.

Emma-Kate is a results-focused leader who promotes continuous improvement by empowering and motivating employees to realise their full potential and bring their best to the job. Her leadership ensures that both employees and contractors thrive, contributing to a culture of excellence and achievement.

Emma-Kate holds a master’s degree in human resource management and a master's in business psychology, combining professional experience with a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of business management.

She is dedicated to the team’s success and enjoys spending time outdoors and at various sports with her family outside of work.

Kristan Peters, Regional Manager (Tasmania)

Kristan brings more than 30 years of experience across the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles spanning operations, product management, sales and marketing, and forest management, providing him with a broad commercial perspective and deep understanding of the forestry sector.

Prior to joining TPPL, Kristan established and led his own forest management business, delivering integrated forestry services. His diverse background enables him to build strong client relationships, lead high-performing teams and deliver strategic outcomes across complex forestry operations.

Kristan holds a NZ Diploma in Business and a NZ Diploma in Forestry Management. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and trail running