Oct 14, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. Catalyst Paper has accepted the resignation of David Smales, vice president, finance and CFO, the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. He will leave the company effective November 4, 2009 to join a Toronto-based construction and infrastructure development firm. The search for a successor is underway and a special committee of the Board of Directors will review the shortlist of suitable candidates in due course. "David has provided strong financial oversight during a period of significant change for our company and industry. He guided several key business transactions to timely completion," said President and CEO Richard Garneau, "and on behalf of the Board I want to thank David for his contributions to our successes to date." Mr. Smales joined Catalyst in December 2005 as the vice-president, strategy and was appointed to his current role in April 2007. Catalyst Paper manufactures diverse specialty printing papers, newsprint and pulp.