Rob Hescock HVP Plantations
HVP’s Rob Hescock has been elected the new chairman of the Victorian Forest Products Association. He replaces Tony Price who has stood down due to his pending retirement in early 2022. Source: Timberbiz
Mr Hescock represents the softwood plantation sector having worked in the industry across Victoria for many years. Currently he is the Chief Operating Officer for HVP Plantations.
Although based in Melbourne, he spends most of his time in the three regions that encompass the northeast and western areas of the state as well the large softwood region in Gippsland.
Hamish Little (AKD Softwoods) and Martin Crevatin (PF Olsen Australia) were also elected as new members of the Governing Council.
Martin Crevatin PF Olsen Australia
“I’m pleased to officially welcome two outstanding forestry professionals in Martin Crevatin and Hamish Little as our association continues to go from strength to strength,” Mr Price said.
Mr Crevatin and Mr Little join continuing members Deputy Chairman Phil Mason (New Forests), re-elected Treasurer Darren Shelden (ABP), and continuing members Vince Hurley (ASH), Sarah Harvie (Opal), Mike Lawson (SFMES) and Paul Heubner (ANWE/Pentarch) on the Governing Council.
Hamish Little AKD
“Mr Price has been instrumental in overseeing the establishment of VFPA, and leaves the organisation well placed to represent forestry in Victoria going forward,” Mr Hescock said.
Mr Price paid tribute to outgoing Council Member Simon Gatt, who the Council appointed as a casual vacancy in April.
“Mr Gatt has made a significant contribution to the VFPA as an active Governing Council member. I want to thank him on behalf of the Council and all the members for his input and support,” Mr Price said.
