Mar 24, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Carter Holt Harvey Limited (CHH) announced the appointment of Jonathan Mason to its Board. Mr Mason replaces James (Jim) Melican, who stepped down from the Board in December 2004 due to work commitments. Mr Mason brings significant knowledge of Carter Holt Harvey’s business, having recently resigned from the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the company, in order to take up the position of Vice President and Treasurer with Carter Holt Harvey’s major shareholder, International Paper. “Jonathan has been a key member of the CHH leadership team for the last four years, and I am very pleased that the company will continue to benefit from his extensive expertise and experience of the industry through his role as Director, said Carter Holt Harvey Chief Executive Officer Peter Springford. Carter Holt Harvey Chairman John Maasland also welcomed Mr Mason’s appointment. “Jonathan has had a very successful tenure at Carter Holt Harvey – we were very disappointed when he stepped down from the role of CFO. We are, however, extremely pleased that we will be retaining Jonathan’s skills and knowledge after he takes up his new role with International Paper,” said Mr Maasland.