Hancock Forest Management NZ has changed its name to Manulife Investment Management Forest Management Ltd NZ (MFM NZ), or Manulife. The change represents a visual transition to align with its parent company Manulife Investment Management (MFM). Source: Timberbiz
There are no changes to how the business will operate in New Zealand. The company’s wider business strategy and investment decision-making processes will remain the same. The change has no impact on jobs.
Managing Director Australasian Timberland Operations, Robert Green, says the rebranding signals an ongoing commitment to our future in New Zealand.
“It is an important moment for us. We’re confident that clients will benefit from the strength and resources of Manulife Investment Management while continuing to tap into our deep, strategic timber and agriculture expertise,” he said.
The change has been taking place behind the scenes for the past 24 to 36 months, with consideration to how it could be rolled out across the global business. By aligning the company’s capabilities, the company says that MFM NZ can offer a strength few organisations can match, providing a base to keep building upon moving forward.
The global business is headed by Christoph Schumacher, who recently joined Manulife Investment Management as Global Head of Real Assets, Private Markets. The role unites the firm’s real asset capabilities across real estate, infrastructure, timberland, and agriculture, all of which have been key drivers of diversification, offering sustainable and nature-based solutions and have a long history of helping to generate differentiated returns for clients.
In New Zealand, Robert Green will remain in his role as Managing Director Australasian Timberland Operations with General Manager Kerry Ellem.
