Gerret Springer is Managing Director and founder of the company and is based in Mt Gambier. Gerret has experience in a wide range of managerial roles in small and large businesses including green field start-up as technical manager, project manager, production manager, site manager with multiple sites and international sales and marketing manager. He has business experience in the timber and prefabricated housing industry in Europe, North America and Australasia.
Gerret holds a masters degree as Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl-Ing) in Wood and Fibre Engineering from the Technical University Dresden, Germany and published his post graduate work undertaken at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. Gerret is a Graduate of the International Programme of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Kym Eagleson
is in charge of Supply and South East Asia Sales since joining the International Timber Industries team in 2017 and is based in Mt Gambier. Kym has worked in various segments of the timber industry, from purchasing to sales and marketing within sawmills and engineered wood products manufacturers. Kym has undertaken a role with a sales focus within South East Asian markets. Kym holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.
Justin Dawson joined International Timber Solutions as General Manager of our New Zealand operations in March 2020. He is based in Napier and is responsible for all supply from New Zealand. Justin has extensive experience across various segments of the timber industry, including sawmilling, processing and sales. He has close to 20 years’ experience in Sales and General manager roles. Justin prides himself on being able to find the right balance between the needs of the supplier and the customer, identifying the best solution for both. Justin believes that transparency and open communication are key to ensuring long-term, sustainable relationships. Justin holds a National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing.
Binhao CHU (Armstrong) graduated from East China University of Science and Technology in 1994; earned MBA degree of Fudan University and the University of Hong Kong in 2001.
After early career experience in shipping and global logistics companies, in 2001 Armstrong joined Weyerhaeuser which is a Fortune 500 company specialized in forest products and building materials. In 2004, Armstrong became the China Program Director of Canada Wood, a Canadian non-profit association promoting Canadian softwood lumber in China market. The business covers wood in manufacturing, landscaping and wood constructions.
Armstrong joined ITS in March 2020 as China Market Representative, based in Shanghai.
Tiffany Li is responsible for Taiwan Sales and customer service in Taichung, Taiwan. Tiffany has been office and branch manager for Northwest Hardwoods for many years before joining International Timber Solutions. Tiffany is a fully qualified accountant in Taiwan.
Thomas Creveau is Vietnam Business Manager and resposible for Thailand Sales and is based in Ho Chi Minh city. Born and educated in Paris, Thomas is a creative and multi-cultural business developer. Working in South East Asia for the last 12 years, he is an action taker with an extensive experience trading commodity in the region.
Kristan Lunnay is responsible for Customer Service and in charge of Logistics since joining the International Timber Solutions team in 2014 bringing years of customer service experience. Since joining ITS she has practiced numerous aspects of the export industry including logistics, sales, purchasing, international trade and has now taken on the role of Customer Service and Logistics Manager. Kristan is currently studying Certificate IV in Business to further develop her skills and knowledge.
Evelyn Overmaat is responsible for Administration Support and is based in Mt Gambier. Evelyn has seen many administration offices in Mt Gambier before joining the International Timber Solutions team.
Alissa Hosking is responsible for Export Documentation and is based in Mt Gambier. Alissa had various roles at Weyerhaeuser Australia before joining International Timber Solutions in 2008.
Adrian Hatch is responsible for Log Export and Forest Operations and is based near Melbourne in Australia. Adrian is a professional Forester with a Degree (Melbourne University) and Diploma in Forest Science. He has held a number of senior roles in the private and public sectors both in Australia and overseas. This has included roles in forest management, processing and export of log and timber products.
Jessie Zhao is the Company Accountant and is based in Mt Gambier. Jessie has been in financial accounting in logistics roles and community organisations in Adelaide before moving to Mt Gambier in 2014. Jessie has a Bachelor Degree of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Adelaide, Certificate III in Business, and is studying towards CPA.
Jonas Andexlinger is the Business Services Manager and is responsible for business processes as well as IT and is based in Mt Gambier.
Jonas has a wide range of industry experiences in the field of production management, quality management, start-up and commissioning of industry equipment, scanning technology, writing software, optimisation and process improvements, in large corporations as well as smaller businesses.
Originally from Switzerland, Jonas holds a degree as Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl. Ing. FH) as a Timber Engineer from the University of Applied Sciences Berne, Switzerland.
Jonas moved to Australia in 2007, he has joined the ITS team in 2018.
