Keynote

Marvin Risco

President, Weyerhaeuser Solutions, Inc., and Vice President, International Timberlands

Risco has over two decades of experience in operating international businesses in executive, general management, and financial roles. Currently, Ray is responsible for launching and leading the new Weyerhaeuser Solutions client-faced business focused on proprietary technical timberlands products, forestry consulting services, and alternative energy, including global operational management. In addition, Ray is responsible for Weyerhaeuser's International Timberlands Operations, including strategic direction setting and M&A, and managing the International forest products operations. Prior to joining Weyerhaeuser in 1998, Ray worked with ARCO and Gillette in various US and international roles primarily those focused on financial leadership. Ray is fluent in English and Spanish; conversational in Portuguese; and has managed businesses in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Ray attained his MBA from Pepperdine University and his BA degree with a double major, Accounting and Business Administration, from Vanguard University.