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MacPherson brings pulp and paper industry experience to Thunder Bay, most recently serving as Vice President of Paperboard Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging International. Prior to Graphic, MacPherson was Managing Director at Mercer International, Canada, and Mill Manager for Domtar in Kingsport, Tennessee. Earlier in this career, he held engineering leadership positions at Weyerhaeuser and Willamette Industries.

Klaus Peller, CEO of Syktyvkar LPK, will leave his position on March 5, 2025, the company announced.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has introduced Packaging Corporation of America Chairman & CEO Mark Kowlzan as AF&PA's incoming Board Chair. He joined other paper and wood product industry leaders at the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting on January 30.

The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada announces the appointment of Gino Lévesque as the company's future Chief Executive Officer.

Doug comes to Röchling with over 40 years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry, with the first 10 years working in R&D and Manufacturing for Graphic Packaging, followed by 30+ years in Sales Leadership for industry-leading companies like Albany International, Voith Paper, and Coldwater / Valmet.

The BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hodgman as Senior Portfolio Manager, focusing on both the firm's Latin American reforestation strategy as well as conservation strategies across its global portfolio.

James Cropper plc announces that Patrick Willink has informed the Board of his intention to retire from James Cropper in April 2026.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) -- the leading professional society for automation -- congratulates the seven individuals elevated to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow in 2025.