Theory and financing practice of the Swiss and international forestry and timber sector
Learn why timber is gaining importance not only for its ecological benefits, but increasingly as a carbon removal technology—and what role the financial sector plays in unlocking the full potential of timber construction..
Program
- Welcome
Prof. Dr. Thomas Richter, Head of the Center of Excellence Real Estate Management & Finance, ZHAW - Presentation: White Paper: Timber Financing – Theory and Financing Practice of the Swiss and International Forestry and Timber Sector
Prof. Dr. Thomas Richter - Case Study (20 min)
Mario Ruchti, CEO, Fiera AG, Financing Partner of Timber Finance
You can access the presentation by Thomas Richter (ZHAW) and Mario Ruchti (Fiera, TF) here.

Thomas Richter is Professor at the ZHAW School of Management and Law and combines academic excellence with applied research at the intersection of business, law, and sustainability.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-richter-543a2838/

Mario Ruchti is a financing specialist with many years of experience at a Swiss large bank and Partners Group, specializing in structuring complex debt financings, including across the Swiss timber value chain.