Jan 17, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. AbitibiBowater announced the selection of a new Executive Team, reporting directly to Richard Garneau, President and CEO. "The Executive Team we have put in place represents an excellent blend of proven experience and fresh thinking. I look forward to working with the team to further improve AbitibiBowater's operational efficiencies and financial flexibility, while offering a broad mix of quality products to our customers globally," stated Richard Garneau. "We believe that with the support of all Company employees, we can deliver on our commitment to further reduce costs and enhance our competitiveness. Working as one team, we can respond to the reality of ongoing market challenges and ensure sustained profitability moving forward." In addition to Richard Garneau, AbitibiBowater's Executive Team will be composed of: - Alain Boivin, Senior Vice President, Pulp and Paper Operations. Mr. Boivin most recently was Vice President of Mill Operations, Central Region at Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation and will assume his new responsibilities at AbitibiBowater on March 7, 2011. This role will be managed on an interim basis by David J. Spraley, Senior Vice President, Pulp and Paper Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality. - Alain Grandmont, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Public Affairs. - William G. Harvey, Senior Vice President and CFO. - John Lafave, Senior Vice President, Pulp and Paper Sales and Marketing. - Yves Laflamme, Senior Vice President, Wood Products, Global Supply Chain and Information Technology. - Jacques P. Vachon, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. All appointments are effective immediately, with the exception of Mr. Boivin who will join AbitibiBowater in March. Also reporting directly to Mr. Garneau is William Kerr who will serve as Vice President, Internal Audit. Mr. Kerr also reports functionally to the Company's Audit Committee of the Board. AbitibiBowater is a global leader in the forest products industry, producing a diverse range of products, including newsprint, commercial printing and packaging papers, market pulp and wood products.