West Fraser Announces Senior Leadership Changes
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) announced significant management changes to enhance operational effectiveness. Sean McLaren is promoted to Chief Operating Officer, while Kevin Burke transitions to Senior Vice-President of Wood Products. Keith Carter and Alan McMeekin also advance to Senior Vice-Presidents for Western Canada and Europe, respectively. CEO Ray Ferris expressed confidence in the leadership team's ability to drive success. These changes aim to strengthen management capacity as the company continues its diversified operations across multiple regions.
- Strengthened management team with promotions of key leaders.
- Potential for improved operational effectiveness.
- Changes may indicate a need for better strategic direction.
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today the following management changes:
- Sean McLaren, currently the Company's President, Solid Wood, will become the Company's Chief Operating Officer,
- Kevin Burke, currently the Company's Vice-President, North American Engineered Wood Products and Renewable Energy, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Wood Products,
- Keith Carter, currently the Company's Vice-President, Western Canada Operations, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Western Canada, and
- Alan McMeekin, currently the Company's Vice-President, European Engineered Wood Products, will become the Company's Senior Vice-President, Europe.
"These changes further strengthen our management capacity and prepare us for continued success. I am delighted that each of these senior leaders has agreed to take on additional responsibilities within the Company," said Ray Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including those relating to changes in the Company's management. Any such forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are based on assumptions and analyses made by us considering our experience and our perception of historical trends and current conditions. Readers should also refer to the risk factors set forth in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2020, each dated February 11, 2021, available at SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml). There can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which forward-looking statements are based will be realized. Actual results may differ, and the difference may be material and adverse to the Company and its shareholders.
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SOURCE West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
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