Obua Benard serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Hoffman Forestry, where he leads the strategic integration of technology into forestry operations, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. With over 14 years of experience in technology solutions engineering, networking, IT security, compliance, and project management, Benard brings a unique blend of industrial, digital, and cybersecurity expertise to the forestry sector.

At Hoffman Forestry, he drives the adoption of data-driven forestry practices, including digital mapping, IoT-enabled monitoring, and advanced communication systems to optimize plantation management and resource utilization. His leadership ensures that Hoffman Forestry leverages technology not only to enhance productivity but also to meet global standards in environmental compliance, data protection, and sustainability reporting