By Canadian Press

Western Forest Products searching for new CEO with retirement of Don Demens

Feb 2, 2022 | 2:26 AM

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. is searching for a new president and chief executive with the retirement of Don Demens next month.

The Vancouver-based company says Demens will continue in his role until a replacement has been found to ensure a smooth transition.

Demens says in a news release that he is “proud of what we have accomplished at Western.” 

Board chairman Michael Waites thanked Demens for his role in transforming the company into a leading North American softwood supplier over the past 13 years, including nine as CEO.

Western is a log and lumber producer with operations on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State.

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It has lumber capacity in excess of one billion board feet from seven sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 1, 2022.

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