Senior Executive Team
Global and Asia
Gareth Cookson
Managing Director - Global
A member of the CFA Society and commercially astute, Gareth comes from the world of finance, and he brings a superior level of business acumen to the company. Spending over 20 years working in Asia, his experience attained during this period covers a wide variety of related sectors and industries.
Reshat Sicim
Director of sales - global
Educated and raised in London England, Reshat holds an msc in banking & finance and is the group’s global sales director.
Currently based in Malaysia, Reshat is our Durian expert and manages off take agreements as well as international clients.
Americas & Asia
Colin campbell
director of operations - USA business
Colin Campbell has had successful career in finance and insurance for over 30 years. He has worked and qualified in finance and insurance in Canada; United Kingdom and Hong Kong. During his career he has worked for Royal Bank of Canada, Canada Life Assurance, Mackenzie Investments. In 2016 he set up his own boutique financial office in Asia.
Switzerland & Europe
Francois charles-edouard
director of operations - Switzerland & Europe
is the Director of Operations for Switzerland and Europe at Plantations International. A former wealth manager, he has deep expertise in mezzo-economics and anthropology. For over a decade, he has specialized in agroforestry and investment agriculture, helping investors maximize returns while adhering to sustainability principles. François oversees strategic operations and business development for the region, with a focus on long-term, revenue-generating, and environmentally responsible projects. As a key representative of Plantations International in Switzerland and France, he is passionate about fostering innovative and ethical agricultural solutions.
Alexander Morawiec
Director of Sales – Switzerland & Middle East
I am a passionate and experienced Financial Planner specializing in real asset investments. With a solid background in finance and a keen eye for market trends, I take pride in helping my clients make strategic and well-informed decisions to maximize their investment potential.
Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of real assets, such as natural resources and agroforestery, and their significant role in a diversified investment portfolio. My expertise lies in crafting personalized financial plans that align with each client’s unique goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.