MONTREAL, Aug. 5, 2024
/CNW/ - The Paper Excellence Group today announced that it has
appointed Luc Theriault to president
of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective
August 26, 2024.
Before the Paper Excellence Group, through its subsidiary Domtar
Corporation ("Domtar"), acquired Resolute Forest Products
("Resolute"), Theriault held several leadership positions at
Resolute from 2002 to 2020, culminating in his role as senior vice
president of Wood Products. His leadership and vision were
instrumental in shaping business strategy, enhancing health and
safety programs, strengthening sales and customer relationships,
and optimizing harvesting and manufacturing processes,
significantly contributing to the company's growth and success.
Theriault returns to the Paper Excellence Group after a brief
period outside the forest products industry.
"It is with great pleasure that we welcome Luc Theriault back as Wood Products business
president," said Paper Excellence Group Non-Executive
Chairman John Williams. "His deep understanding of our
business and people, proven track record over 30 years in our
industry, and innovative approach will be invaluable as we continue
to navigate our wood products business' dynamic landscape."
The Paper Excellence Group's Wood Products business unit
consists of all legacy Resolute wood products operations. In his
new role, Theriault will be responsible for ensuring profitable and
sustainable operations while maintaining strong relationships with
internal and external stakeholders. His extensive experience in
over 30 years in the wood products industry and his commitment to
excellence align perfectly with the company's goals and values.
Theriault will report to the Paper Excellence Group management
board, chaired by Williams.
"I am honored to join the Paper Excellence Group and return to
the Wood Products business unit as president," said Theriault. "I
look forward to working with our talented team and partners to
build on our past successes and create new opportunities for growth
and innovation. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional
value to our customers and stakeholders."
About The Paper Excellence Group
The Paper Excellence Group is a privately held manufacturer of
pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, with a
workforce of more than 21,300 in its nearly 60 locations across the
Americas and Europe. The Group produces nearly 12.4 million
tons of pulp, paper, and packaging annually and has an annual
production capacity of close to 3.2 billion board feet of
lumber and other wood products. Through its individual
business units, Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation,
Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products Inc., the Group
leverages its operational excellence and sustainable high-quality,
cost-effective products to meet and exceed the needs and
expectations of its customers around the world.
About Resolute Forest Products
Resolute Forest Products is a leading producer of a diverse
range of wood, pulp, tissue and paper products, which are marketed
in more than 60 countries. The company operates some
40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the
United States and Canada and has third-party
certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally
recognized sustainable forest management standards. Resolute has
received regional, North American and global recognition for its
leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable
development, as well as for its business practices. Headquartered
in Montreal (Quebec),
the company is part of the Paper Excellence Group. To learn more,
visit www.resolutefp.com.
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based
products including communication, specialty and packaging papers,
market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately
6,200 employees serving more than 50 countries around the
world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood
fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar's
principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South
Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of
companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
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