The board of directors of Norske Skog ASA has appointed Geir Drangsland as the new CEO as of 1 September. Drangsland succeeds Tore Hansesætre, who has decided to leave Norske Skog after more than 14 years in the company.

Landau, 04.09.2023 – Dr. Marc Sesterhenn (50) will be joining the Board of Progroup, the containerboard and corrugated sheetboard manufacturer, as Chief Operating Officer on 1 October 2023.

Mikko Antsalo has been appointed Metsä Fibre's Senior Vice President, Sales and Customership, and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 1 March 2024.

Aki Temmes has been appointed Executive Vice President responsible for UPM Fibres Business Area as of 1 December 2023. He will report to Jussi Pesonen, President and CEO and be based in Helsinki, Finland.

De Pere, WI, August 21, 2023 – Sustana, a manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber and paper products, announces the appointment of Aaron Ling to Director of Sustainability.

President and CEO Pasi Laine to resign from Valmet during 2024

Jarno Nymark (M.Sc. Eng.) has been appointed to the ANDRITZ AG Executive Board as of October 1, 2023, assuming responsibility for the Pulp & Paper Business Area.

Billerud is introducing a new organization whereby the company harmonizes and operates its business in two distinct geographical regions - Europe and North America. Billerud further appoints Andrei Krés as acting CFO, effective immediately.

PRING GROVE, Pa. - (“Pixelle”), a leading supplier of specialty papers, announced today that Timothy Hess has decided to step down from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer for health reasons, effective August 7, 2023.

VANCOUVER, B.C., August 10, 2023 – Hank Ketcham, Chairman of West Fraser’s Board of Directors, ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that Ray Ferris, our President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire on December 31, 2023.

SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced the appointment of Sherri Baker as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 14, 2023, to oversee the company’s finance and strategy.

Antti Koulumies, M.Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed Senior Vice President, Timber and Forest. Koulumies will take the leadership of UPM Forest and continue to lead UPM Timber.

Kemira’s long-serving President & CEO Jari Rosendal has died after a short illness on July 31, 2023.

Billerud's board announces that the company's President and CEO Christoph Michalski is leaving the CEO role at Billerud, with immediate effect.

RICHMOND, BC, July 28, 2023 - The Paper Excellence Group (Paper Excellence) today announced its updated organizational structure for its business units following the recent acquisitions of Resolute Forest Products in March 2023 and Domtar in November 2021.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 20, 2023 - After more than 12 years as the head of Cascades Specialty Products Group (SPG), President and COO Luc Langevin announced that he passed the torch on July 1^st.

While earning a post-degree diploma in Human Resource Management and Leadership from Camosun College, Monika committed herself to enriching the student experience.

OTTAWA, Ontario – June 26, 2023 – The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announces the appointment of Kevin Pankratz to the role of Board Chair. Mr. Pankratz moves into the role from his previous position as Board Vice Chair.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., USA – Bulab Holdings, Inc., has announced that the Board of Directors elected Jacqueline M. Welch to serve as Chairperson for the new Board term.

With his extensive background working with cellulose derivatives and bringing projects from idea to full-scale production, Karhu will lead a team to assess requirements and create a plan for taking Kuura textile fibre project to full production.

Congratulations to our newly graduated employees!