Roger Dickie
Fund Manager based in Waverley
About Roger Dickie
NZ's leading forestry investment specialist managing $1.6B across 62,000 hectares. Founded 1971, pioneered 90 forestry and agriculture syndicates. Over 4,000 investors, harvesting 1.2M tonnes annually.
Location
Waverley
FSP Registration
FSP512246
Established
1971
54 years track record
Investment Opportunities(1)
Key People (6)
Roger Dickie
Founder, Managing Director
Leadership
Pioneered 90 forestry and agriculture investment syndicates since 1971. Bachelor of Agriculture and Science. Executive Director and spokesman for Kyoto Forestry Association
53 years of experience
William Dickie
Director, Head of Investment Management
Investment
Joined 2009. Transitioned company to licensed MIS provider. B.Com from Canterbury University
15 years of experience
Jefcoate Dickie
Director, Head of Institutional Sales
Sales
Joined 2019, Director 2021. Previously 11 years at ANZ Bank global markets. Bachelor of Forestry Science and Commerce
5 years of experience
Duncan Macleod
Senior Portfolio Manager
Investment
10 years at Stafford Capital Partners managing global timberland funds. Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University
10 years of experience
Mat Harvie
General Manager - Investor Relationships
Sales
Sales and business professional. Bachelor of Commerce from Otago University
Sophie Gardiner
Head of Investment Administration
Operations
Joined 2020. Bachelor of Science and Commerce from University of Otago
4 years of experience
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