VANCOUVER, BC , Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) Board of Directors announced today that Stephen Mackie has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Canfor Pulp effective November 1, 2024.

"With almost twenty years at Canfor and 30 years in the forest products industry, Stephen is a proven executive with an extensive background in operations," said John Baird. "We are very pleased that Stephen has agreed to take on this important role and we believe that his in-depth knowledge of the fibre dynamics in BC make him particularly well positioned to lead Canfor Pulp at this time."

Mr. Mackie will also retain his responsibilities as Executive Vice President, North American Operations of Canfor Corporation.

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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.