GreenFirst Appoints Michel Lessard as Acting Chief Executive Officer
PRIVATENov 02, 2026
Position
Chief Financial Officer
Company
GreenFirst
Peter Ferrante
TorontoManufacturingAgriculture and FarmingBuilding MaterialHome And Garden
Description
GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. has announced its interim leadership structure following the departure of CEO Joël Fournier. Michel Lessard, President, will take on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer effective October 31, 2026.
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Company Information
Company
GreenFirst
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About
GreenFirst Forest Products is a forest-first business, focused on sustainable forest management and lumber production. The Company owns four sawmills located in rich wood baskets proudly operating over 6.1 million hectares of FSC® certified public Ontario forestlands (FSC® C167905). The Company believes that responsible forest practices, coupled with the long-term green advantage of lumber, provide GreenFirst with significant cyclical and secular advantages in building products.
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