Ellinger has resided in numerous Asian locations for the past 17 years including Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and various cities in Korea and Japan. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean and brings to the position knowledge of Chinese customs and business practices combined with expertise in people management and strategic development.
Mr. Ellinger will be travelling to Canada in early 2016 for orientation and to meet funders and industry stakeholders.
Canada Wood Group is a non-profit government and industry funded trade association that represents nine wood product associations located across Canada. With offices in China, Europe, Japan, Korea, India and a head office in Canada, Canada Wood Group helps
Canadian wood products manufacturers diversify and expand export opportunities in traditional and emerging markets.
