Gavin Hao started GingKo Consulting, in Shanghai China, June 2019.

Gavin has worked in the forestry/pulp/paper industry since 2005. He has focused on wood products market research, due diligence, and also has experience in forestry management development, forestry valuation, cost and price benchmarking.

During his time in the industry, Gavin has undertaken projects in China, Russia, South East Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. He has an excellent understanding of the pulp/paper & wood related industries especially in China.

Prior to starting up GingKo Consulting, Gavin was employed in senior positions in China with several international forestry industry companies including: Forestry Consultant with FastMarkets RISI, 2010 – 2019; Consultant at Poyry, 2009 – 2010; and Manager of Stora Enso, 2005 – 2009.

Gavin holds a Masters of Science (Ecology) and Bachelor of Arts (Forestry) from Beijing Forestry University in China