Beth Cormier, Chair of Agenda 2020's Board of Directors and Vice-President for Research and Innovation with Sappi Fine Paper NA, notes, "David's industrial experience and demonstrated skills in technical management are an excellent match for the priorities of Agenda 2020, and the Board looks forward to David's leadership in advancing Agenda 2020 for industry-wide benefit."
Turpin has considerable experience in the forest products industry, having worked with MeadWestvaco in a range of leadership positions in research and development, manufacturing, and information systems. His most recent assignment was with MeadWestvaco Research & Development as Vice-President, Innovation Systems.
Ron Brown is retiring from Agenda 2020 after serving as Executive Director since 2008. During this time, the Alliance doubled its number of member companies, completed the 2010 Technology Roadmap, launched action teams in 2013 that are now completing R&D roadmaps directed at promising technologies in priority areas.
The Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance is a consortium of companies organized to promote the development of advanced technologies for the forest products industry. Its member companies include pulp and paper producers with global operations and companies that supply products and services to the industry.
