Nov 15, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Norbord Inc.'s President and CEO, Barrie Shineton, announced his intention to retire at the end of January 2014. Mr. Shineton, who has served as President and CEO since 2004, will be appointed Vice Chair of the Board. In line with Norbord's succession plan, the Board of Directors has appointed Peter Wijnbergen, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), to become President and CEO effective January 1, 2014, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Norbord Chair, Bob Harding said, "The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Wijnbergen as our new President and CEO. Since being appointed COO in 2010, Peter has demonstrated his ability to lead the operations and has a deep understanding of the business from his long tenure with Norbord."

Mr. Wijnbergen was appointed COO on September 1, 2010. During his 26 years with Norbord, Mr. Wijnbergen has held senior leadership positions in operations, strategic planning and sales, marketing and logistics.

Norbord is one of the world's largest producers of oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to OSB, Norbord manufactures particleboard, medium density fibreboard (MDF) and related value-added products.