Episode #484: Russ Taylor

With over 40 years in the global wood products industry, Russ Taylor has become one of the world’s most respected authorities in market analysis, benchmarking, and strategic consulting.

Russ began his career in the 1970s as an operations forester in northern British Columbia before moving into leadership roles in sawmill management, marketing, and product development with Interfor. In 1988, he transitioned into consulting — a move that would define his career for decades to come.

For 28 years, Russ led International WOOD MARKETS Group, earning a reputation for providing world-class market intelligence and industry forecasts that shaped business strategies across the globe. He later founded RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, continuing his mission to help organizations navigate the complexities of the international wood products value chain.

Throughout his career, Russ has:

• Authored influential reports such as WOOD Markets Monthly International Report, Global Timber/Lumber Cost Benchmarking Report, and The China Bulletin

• Organized and led 19 international industry conferences and 12 market tours across Russia, China, Europe, and beyond

• Advised hundreds of companies, investors, and government agencies on competitiveness, market trends, and strategy

Holding both a Forestry Degree and an MBA from the University of British Columbia, Russ combines deep industry knowledge with a global perspective — traveling over 100,000 miles a year to gather first-hand insights from the world’s key producing and consuming regions.

Today, through RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, he continues to offer cutting-edge analysis on market shifts, supply and demand dynamics, and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of the forest industry.

Tune in to hear Russ share his journey, insights, and decades of expertise that continue to influence how the world understands wood.

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