Catalyst Paper appoints Leslie Lederer, a director and chairman of the company, as the interim president and CEO. The appointment takes effect on Kevin J. Clarke’s departure as Catalyst CEO and board member at the end of June.

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Catalyst Paper appoints Leslie Lederer as interim president and CEO

Jun 20, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Catalyst Paper appoints Leslie Lederer, a director and chairman of the company, as the interim president and CEO. The appointment takes effect on Kevin J. Clarke’s departure as Catalyst CEO and board member at the end of June, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. 

Mr. Lederer is a former industry executive with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation with extensive experience in the industry, and a member of the Illinois Bar.

Mr. Clarke’s resignation was announced in April and the Board initiated an executive search for his successor at that time. Mr. Clarke is leaving the company and the board to return to his home in the state of New York where his family resides.

Mr. Lederer’s appointment will enable the Board to complete the executive search in due course and will facilitate a seamless transition once a new chief executive officer is selected.

Catalyst Paper manufactures diverse specialty mechanical printing papers, newsprint and pulp.