Western Forest Products Inc. announced that Glen Nontell has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2024. Mr. Nontell joined the Company in 2018 and was most recently the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Development, leading the corporate development, treasury and investor relations functions, as well as having a pivotal role in the execution of the Company’s strategic priorities. Mr. Nontell is a seasoned corporate finance and capital markets professional with over 20 years of experience, including prior roles in investment banking with Scotiabank and in accounting with KPMG. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and CFA charterholder.
Mr. Nontell succeeds Stephen Williams who previously announced his intention to step down from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer by the end of 2024. Mr. Williams will support a seamless transition process and will remain in the role of Executive Vice President until December 31, 2024 and be available thereafter until the end of 2026 in a limited advisory capacity.
Western Forest Products is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets.
