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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Nov. 18, 2021-- Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE:RYAM) announced today that Joshua C. Hicks is joining the company as Senior Vice President, High Purity Cellulose to lead the High Purity Cellulose business.

Dr. Emily Cranston is the recipient of a 2021 NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship in recognition of innovative contributions to the fields of wood science, chemical and biological engineering.

Fredrik Davidsson (52) has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Digital and Process Performance and a member of the Global Executive Team at Huhtamaki as of June 1, 2022 at the latest. He will report to President and CEO Charles Héaulmé and will be based in Espoo, Finland.

John Keppler, Chairman and CEO of Enviva, is recognized as a bold and innovative entrepreneur who is helping transform our world for the better

As of January 2022, Ilkka Hämälä takes over from his predecessor Ignazio Capuano as Chairman of Cepi, one of the leading and most influential trade association representing the forest and bio-based industry sector in Brussels, the capital of the European Union. His mandate will last for two years.

Stora Enso has appointed René Hansen as EVP, Head of Brand and Communications and a member of the Group Leadership Team. He will start in February 2022 and be based in Stockholm.

Today Pro Carton, the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, announces Winfried Muehling as new General Manager – following the recent retirement of Tony Hitchin.

Patrice J. Mangin, will be awarded the Lionel-Boulet 2021 Award on November 10, 2021.

It takes teamwork — and engineers — to manufacture pulp and paper products responsibly and sustainably. Engineers, whether they’re mechanical, chemical or process engineers, are an important piece of the puzzle at Domtar because they enable us to operate more efficiently.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (formerly Executive Director, Strategic Communications); and Terry Webber to Vice President of Industry Affairs (formerly Executive Director, Packaging).

“Each year, these awards are presented to individuals whose many contributions to the Divisions and TAPPI make a positive and lasting impact on the industry and those who work in it." - Engineering Division Chair Danny Tandra, Clyde Industries and Pulp Manufacture Chair Tom Mullen

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22, 2021 – Mercer International Inc. is proud to announce that President and CEO, David Gandossi, has been announced as the CEO of the Year during the prestigious 2021 Canada’s Safest Employer Awards ceremony (CSEA).

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today that Ward Dickson will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 30, 2021.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced Eric Steiner as its Vice President of Government Affairs.

Elkem’s board of directors and Helge Aasen have agreed that Aasen will continue as CEO of Elkem, after serving as interim CEO since June 2021. He assumes the role with immediate effect.

Kingsey Falls, Québec, October 19, 2021 - Cascades is pleased to announce the appointment of François David as Vice-President of Sales for Cascades PRO in addition to his responsibilities as Vice-President of Marketing and Innovation for Cascades Tissue Group.

Jan Svedjebrant has been appointed acting General Counsel of SCA effective December 1, 2021