Mr Ivan Tomaselli

Partner, STCP, Brazil

Education 1972, B.Sc. in Forestry, Federal University of Paraná; 1974, M. Sc. in Wood Technology, Federal University of Paraná; 1977, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, Australia, 1977; 1980, Post Doctorate- BFH, Hamburg, Germany, 1980.
Qualification Summary More than 30 years of experience in carrying out projects related to the forest product industry and market, as well as public policies and programs for the sector; Coordinated projects and acted a consultant in Latin America, North America, Asia, Africa and Europe; Extensive experience in coordinating international projects; Consulted with international organizations such as FAO, ITTO, ITC, World Bank Group, CIFOR, IIED and others; Published more than 150 works and given more than 200 talks and courses at a world level; Excellent critical and analytical ability.
Professional Experience 1989 - current - STCP Engenharia de Projetos Ltda., Curitiba - PR Current Position: Director Acts as consultant, carrying out projects related to the forest-based industry, forest product market, investment opportunities, public policies and sector development plans. 1977 - current – Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba - PR Current Position: Full Professor Professor of Technology and Rural Construction Department, lecturing in graduate and post graduate Forest Engineering and Industrial Timber Engineering disciplines, as well as responding for research activities, extension courses and dissertation and thesis orientation. 1987 - 1989 - Timberplac Indústria e Comércio de Madeiras Ltda., Curitiba - PR Position: Industrial Director Responsible for managing, coordinating and controlling the Company’s veneer and plywood production activities. 1981 - 87 - STCP Engenharia Ltda., Curitiba - PR Position: Director Acted as consultant, having carried out projects related to the forest-based industry, forest product market, investment opportunities, public policies and sector development plans. 1978 - 80 – State of Paraná Forest Research Foundation, FUPEF, Curitiba - PR Position: Director Responsible for overall forest research project coordination for member companies. 1991 - current – International Tropical Timber Organization Member of Brazilian Delegation. 1987 - current – Brazilian Association of Plywood and Processed Timber Association (ABIMCI), Curitiba - PR Current Position: Technical Adviser / Technology Vice President. 1985 – current – Consultant to International Organizations: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization ITC - International Trade Center ITTO - International Tropical Timber Organization World Bank Group (IBRD, IFC, IDA, MIGA and ICSID) CIFOR- Center for International Forestry Research IIED - International Institute of Environment and Development. 1987 - 92 - CBII – ABNT Committee for Raw Materials and Vegetable and Animal Products Position: President