Stuart West has worked in the Australian forestry industry since graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Forestry) in 1990 and has held executive leadership roles for more than 25 years. He has extensive experience across government-owned forestry enterprises and Australia’s major forestry and contracting organisations, leading significant transformational and structural reform initiatives in several States.
In Western Australia, Stuart has led the largest single State Government investment in greenfield forest expansion, supporting FPC’s continued focus on softwood plantation forestry. He has championed the exploration and development of emerging markets in carbon and other innovative forest-based products, while successfully guiding the transition of Western Australia’s commercial native forest sector towards sustainable ecological forestry services that deliver environmental outcomes.
A strong advocate for certified sustainable forestry practices, Stuart has served on the Board of the Australian Forestry Standard (Responsible Wood) since 2019 and currently chairs its Audit and Risk Committee.
Throughout his career, Stuart has also led initiatives to attract new investment in manufacturing and generate demand across a range of sectors, including forestry, food and agriculture, and manufacturing, creating opportunities for industry growth and diversification.
