Ms. Bird has held the positions of CEO at Columbia Power Corporation and CEO at Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc. She was most recently responsible for the Canada House Renewal Project in London, UK as an Attaché with Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Development. Ms. Bird currently serves on the Board of Directors of Global Container Terminals Inc., BC Ferry Services Inc., and IBI Group Inc.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Jane to our Board of Directors," said Lee Doney, Chairman of the Board of Western. "Her track-record in delivering major multi-faceted infrastructure projects on-time and on-budget, and her impressive executive management and director experience will be a welcome addition to our Board."
Ms. Bird brings to her board position nearly 30 years of experience in executive-level legal, financial and operating positions for organizations in North America and Europe.
Mr. Nocente has been a director of the Company since 2014. "Appointing Daniel to independent Lead Director reinforces our commitment to corporate governance best practices," added Doney.
Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company, and is the largest coastal British Columbia woodland operator and lumber producer.
