Michael Ackerman

• With a keen focus on forestry investment management, my role involves steering our organization towards impactful environmental stewardship and matching Net Zero Goals.
• Achieved company growth increasing AUM by $40M
• Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts. (Forbes, CNBC, Asia Briefing, Hong Kong Business)
• Directed launch of innovative products, capturing new market segments and driving revenue growth. (Launched Carbon Capture vertical in 2020)
• Pioneered corporate social responsibility initiatives, significantly impacting community development and sustainability.
• Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
• Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.

• EcoForests Asset Management is a boutique forestry investment management company headquartered Toronto, Canada, with representative offices in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Israel and France
• Growing and managing forestry and agroforestry plantations throughout Latin and South America
• EcoForests specializes in the production and maintenance of tropical timber, both hardwood and softwood
• The timber grown by EcoForests boasts high economic value and rapid growth, presenting both individuals and institutions with an investment opportunity where funds are invested in trees and timberlands, with a full, reliable management system in place
• Reforested 3400 Hectares in Latin America
• Procurement of Land
• Managed budgets and financial forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and maintain profit margins.

• As a Founding Partner at PMA International managed the importation and distribution of gourmet food products from Europe into Canada as well as commodities from Latin America into Canada.
• Our team's success is reflected in the harmonious distribution strategies we've developed, fostering growth and efficiency in markets across the globe.
• Increased company profitability with innovative product development by adding a marketing division to promote newly imported products to Canada.
• Enhanced company reputation by delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high client satisfaction rates.

• Sports Marketing Executive Intern
• Promoted advertising banners for European Athletics Championship, Exxon Mobil Bisslet Games, Friendly pre-World-Cup Matches
• Most important advertising client achieved during this entry level was Microsoft/X-box

-Sale of Forestry Investments to European HNWI's and Family Offices

-Raised $10M Euro during my employed period

-Assisted with opening office in Spain

-Offered sales training to new recruits

• Contacted potential clients to pursue sales and gather funds.
• Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.