OUR TEAM

Greenwood Strategy’s team has extensive experience at senior levels in Australian forestry, in both the private and public sectors. We have a strong understanding of the role that well-informed decision-making plays in supporting the development of Australia’s forest and forest products sector and its dependent supply chain. Since commencing operations in 2019, our team has delivered over 70 consulting projects for more than 50 clients including institutional investors, forest industry companies, government agencies, regional forestry hubs, industry representative organisations, research bodies and independent forest growers.

Pat Groenhout
Managing Director

Pat Groenhout is an experienced executive and recognised thought leader in the forestry, agribusiness and natural resources management sectors in Australia. Pat has a strong reputation for developing and implementing commercial strategy and projects, building businesses and developing people and teams. He has worked in CEO, executive and senior management roles in some of Australia's largest forestry companies in both the private and public sectors.

Pat Groenhout

Narelle Groenhout
Senior Consultant,
Communications Specialist

Narelle Groenhout is an award-winning journalist and experienced communications professional with a passion for challenging issues, local and regional communities and rural issues. Recognised for her work in regional press and radio, local and state government and industry advocacy, Narelle brings an extraordinary breadth of knowledge and experience across a wide range of sectors.

Narelle Groenhout

Tuesday Phelan
Senior Consultant

Tuesday Phelan is a career forester with an extensive background in plantation, native forest and fire management within Australia. Tuesday has recognised expertise and specialist skills in compliance, systems development and review, certification auditing and engagement.

Tuesday Phelan

Jillian Roscoe
Senior Consultant

Jill Roscoe is an experienced strategist and manager with extensive experience in delivering strategic planning, project management, stakeholder relations, government relations, and industry strategy and advocacy for rural and regionally based industries and sectors. Jill is an exceptional project manager, experienced in managing multiple stakeholder groups with discretion.

Jillian Roscoe

Gary Featherston
Senior Consultant

Gary Featherston is a highly experienced professional with 40 years experience in the forestry industry, specialising in public land and natural resource management. For the past 19 years, Gary has been providing consulting and certification services with a focus on smaller forest growers and processors. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Foresters now Forestry Australia. Gary has a deep understanding of the issues affecting rural communities and has served as a board member of the Victorian Eastern Development Association. He has extensive experience engaging with all levels of government and in developing policies and programs.

Gary Featherston

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