Article1 min read Feb 19, 2026Steve Swanson Assumes the Role of Chairman of the U.S. Lumber CoalitionSteve Swanson, CEO & Executive Chairman of the Swanson Group, has for the second time assumed the role of Chairman of the U.S. Lumber Coalition.
Article2 min read Jan 1, 2026Elof Hansson Appoints Lennart Eberleh as New CEOThe Board of Elof Hansson Holding has appointed Lennart Eberleh as the new CEO of the international trading house Elof Hansson, according to a press release.
Article2 min read Dec 11, 2025Boise Cascade Announces CEO TransitionBoise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) announced that Nate Jorgensen, Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire effective March 2, 2026. The board of directors has unanimously appointed Jeff Strom, Chief Operating Officer, to succeed Jorgensen effective March 3, 2026.
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Change in the Kemira Oyj’s Group Leadership Team: Tuomas Mäkipeska Appointed Chief Financial OfficerAnssi Tammilehto has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Corporate Leadership Team of Metsä Board Corporation. He will start in the new position no later than February 2, 2026, and will report to CEO Esa Kaikkonen.
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025CFO of Metsä Board Corporation to ChangeAnssi Tammilehto has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Corporate Leadership Team of Metsä Board Corporation. He will start in the new position no later than February 2, 2026, and will report to CEO Esa Kaikkonen.
Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Women's Summit 2025Join TAPPI's Women's Summit on October 20 in Savannah, GA, co-located with CorrExpo 2025 for maximum networking opportunities. This empowering event features the #AccelerateAction theme, bringing together forest products professionals for practical career development strategies, leadership training, and industry connections. Young professionals will gain actionable insights through interactive sessions and networking with experienced mentors across all career stages. The Summit offers cost-effective professional development that builds technical skills, expands networks, and provides leadership exposure beyond traditional company training. Register now to accelerate your career growth in the pulp, paper, and corrugated industries.
Article2 min read Sep 8, 2025TAPPI President & CEO to RetireLarry Montague will retire at the end of 2025.
Article1 min read Aug 12, 2025Georgia-Pacific President and CEO Christian Fischer Announces RetirementCompany Announces Mark Luetters as new CEO
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025TAPPI Women’s Summit to Empower Industry Voices at CorrExpo 2025The 2025 TAPPI Women’s Summit, co-located with CorrExpo, will unite professionals from across the forest products industry for a high-impact day of leadership, learning and connection.
Article1 min read Mar 13, 2025David Schwerbel, Principal of Telos-US, Named Recipient of TAPPI’s Paul W. Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section AwardAchievement award recognizes remarkable leadership and service
Article1 min read Mar 11, 2025Metsä Group Announces Significant Changes to its Executive Management TeamNew CEO for Metsa Tissue
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Important Changes for TAPPI in 2025TAPPI President and CEO Montague Announces Leadership Succession Planning
Article1 min read Jan 2, 2025Kim Haakstad Appointed President and CEO of COFIThe BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has named Kim Haakstad as its new President and CEO, effective immediately.
Article1 min read Oct 24, 2024Canfor Pulp Appoints Stephen Mackie as President and CEOCanfor Pulp announced that Stephen Mackie has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2024. Mackie replaces Kevin Edgson, who will be leaving the company on October 31.
Article1 min read Oct 17, 2024Metsä Group Announces Management Team ChangesKalle Parviainen has been appointed SVP, Metsä Fibre’s sawmill business and member of Metsä Fibre’s Management Team. He will report to Ismo Nousiainen, CEO, Metsä Fibre in this new role. Parviainen has previously worked as CFO at Metsä Wood.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024Doug Schwartz Takes the Helm at Billerud North AmericaBillerud announced the appointment of Doug Schwartz as President of Billerud North America and a member of the company's Group Management Team. Schwartz will assume his new role effective September 30, 2024.
Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024Canfor CEO Don Kayne to Retire at Year-End, Susan Yurkovich Named SuccessorCanfor Corporation announced that Don Kayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to retire at the end of the year. Susan Yurkovich, Canfor's Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, has been named his successor.
Article1 min read Jul 11, 2024SCA Announces Changes in Group ManagementMats Nordlander, Head of Business Areas Containerboard and Pulp, has decided to leave SCA during 2024. Mats Nordlander will remain in his role as Head of the both Business Areas until December 31.
Article1 min read Jun 6, 2024Tolko Announces Leadership TransitionAfter 14 years as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tolko, and over 40 years with the company founded by his grandfather Harold, Brad Thorlakson has transitioned to the role of executive chair of the board. Further to Brad’s transition, Pino Pucci has assumed the role of president and CEO.
Article1 min read May 23, 2024Stora Enso CFO, Seppo Parvi, to Leave Company in Fourth Quarter 2024Stora Enso announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO, Seppo Parvi, has decided to leave Stora Enso to assume a role with a company outside of the forest industry.
