Michael Barbara

Biography:

Michael Barbara is an experienced executive with a strong background in investment and asset management within the forestry sector. He joined Campbell Global (part of J.P. Morgan Asset Management) in 2024, where he serves as Director of Australasia. In this role Michael is responsible for the firm’s investment activities and oversight of assets under management in the region.

Michael previously spent almost 20 years at New Forests where he held numerous roles including Chief Commercial Officer, Director of Business Development, and had lead roles in deal origination and execution, working on funds and strategies in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and North America.

Michael holds an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and has completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He earned a Bachelor degree in Environmental Management at Macquarie University.