VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) Board of Directors announced today that Kevin Edgson will be leaving the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on October 31, 2024.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Kevin for his significant contributions in the role of President and CEO since 2022," said John Baird. "Kevin has worked through a number of challenges including a reduction in fibre supply in BC and fluctuating market conditions while transitioning Canfor Pulp to a smaller operational footprint. We are grateful for his leadership and appreciate his efforts to transform the company during his tenure."
The Board is in the process of selecting a successor and will share more details in the coming weeks.
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About Canfor Pulp Products Inc.
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. ("Canfor Pulp" or "CPPI") is a leading global supplier of pulp and paper products with operations in the northern interior of British Columbia ("BC"). Canfor Pulp operates two mills in Prince George, BC with a total capacity of 780,000 tonnes of Premium Reinforcing Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft ("NBSK") pulp and 140,000 tonnes of kraft paper. CPPI shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CFX. For more information visit canfor.com.
SOURCE Canfor Pulp Products Inc.
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