Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. Announce Senior Leadership Changes

Dr. Michael Weiss succeeds Frank Opletal as Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Management Board of Voith Paper

WASHINGTON — The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of Georgia-Pacific LLC, President and CEO Christian Fischer as AF&PA Board Chair and released its 2022 slate of AF&PA Board Officers. 

Julia Hill started with J.D. Irving, Limited as a summer student, tree planting in Central New Brunswick. When she was offered a role at Grand Lake Timber - the sawmill in Chipman, New Brunswick - she jumped at the chance.

Derik Frederiksen has been selected as the president of Forest Stewardship Council US, concluding an extensive national search process conducted by executive search firm Odgers Berndtson on behalf of the FSC US Board of Directors.

Board has commenced search for new President & CEO

Sustana, a leading manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber and paper products, announces the appointment of Jeffrey Crawford to the position of Vice President of Sustainability.

Experienced sales leader joins Polykar to drive next phase of growth

PulPac appoints Emelie Andersson as Brand and Creative Manager

Washington, D.C. and Ottawa, ON—The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced Bettina Ring as its new Chief Sustainability and Diversity Officer today.

Dunn Paper (“Dunn” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high performance, advanced paper and tissue for use in food, medical, and specialty markets announced today the appointments of Founder Brent Earnshaw as Chief Executive Officer and promotion of Wade Kemnitz to President of the Company.

Hite to Scale Organization’s Innovative Conservation Solutions Under Principles of Diversity & Inclusion

ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2022 -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the "Company" or "Graphic Packaging") announced today that Maggie Bidlingmaier will join Graphic Packaging as EVP and President of the Americas business unit.

We begin 2022 with the announcement that Ben Gunneberg is departing PEFC after a long and distinguished career as Secretary General/CEO.

Mark Ushpol has been appointed Executive Vice President of the Food Packaging & Technical Solutions business area and succeeds Robyn Buss who is retiring.

DALLAS, Dec. 9, 2021 -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced that Ehab Abou-Oaf, currently Managing Director of Kimberly-Clark's Middle East and Africa business, has been named President, Kimberly-Clark Professional, effective January 1, 2022.

Stora Enso has appointed Johanna Hagelberg Executive Vice President, Biomaterials division. She will continue as a member of the Group Leadership Team (GLT).

SPOKANE, Wash.-- Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products,today announced a key divisional executive appointment. Michael (Mike) Urlick has been named senior vice president and general manager of the consumer products division, effective January 1, 2022.

TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2021 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce Barbara Anie, David Chartrand, and W. Sean Willy have been elected to the GreenFirst Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on December 2, 2021.  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Dec. 6, 2021-- Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Vito J. Consiglio to succeed Paul G. Boynton as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board member effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Boynton, who has served as President and CEO since the Company’s spin-off in 2014, announced his decision to retire from the Company, and, as part of the leadership transition, he will assume the role of Vice Chair of the Board until the May 2022 Annual Meeting.

OTTAWA—The Canadian Federation of Forest Owners (CFFO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Pierre Martel, M.Sc., F.Eng., as Executive Director. Martel will represent the united voice of 450,000 private forest land owners across Canada.