Campbell Global promotes new head of global acquisition

J.P. Morgan subsidiary Campbell Global has promoted Michael Barbara to head of global acquisition.

The new role expands his responsibilities as the timberland investment manager looks to grow its global portfolio of forestry and nature-based assets.

Barbara, who joined the firm in September 2024, will immediately assume responsibility for leading Cambell Global's worldwide timberland investment activities, including investment origination, due diligence, transaction execution and divestments. He will continue to serve as head of Australia while joining the firm's executive team, investment committee and price forecast team.

Based in Sydney, Barbara brings more than two decades of experience in forestry and nature-based investing. Before joining Campbell Global, he was a founding employee of New Forests, where he held senior leadership positions including chief commercial officer and director of business development.

Through his career, he has led investment origination and execution across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and Africa, focusing on timberland, land, carbon and other nature-based assets.

Cambell Global chief executive Angela Davis said Barbara's appointment reflected both his leadership and industry experience.

"We are delighted to recognize Michael's leadership and expertise with this well-deserved appointment," Davis said.

"His deep industry experience and commitment to sustainable investment will continue to advance our platform and capabilities globally."

The appointment comes as institutional investors continue to increase allocations to natural capital strategies, with timberland and carbon assets gaining prominence as long-term portfolio diversifiers and sources of sustainable returns.

Cambell Global said Barbara would oversee the firm's global acquisition strategy as it continues investing across international forestry markets.