Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
West Fraser
VancouverManufacturingBuilding MaterialDescription
West Fraser Timber has appointed its chief operating officer, Sean McLaren, as the company's next head of the company. McLaren will be replacing current Chief Executive Officer Ray Ferris, who is set to retire after 26 years at the company at the end of the year. The Canadian integrated wood products company said that McLaren will take the helm of the company, effective Jan. 1.
Quick answer
West Fraser Timber Taps Sean McLaren to Take on CEO Role - MarketWatch (August 10, 2023). West Fraser is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at West Fraser?
- West Fraser named Sean McLaren Chief Executive Officer, announced August 10, 2023.
- What did West Fraser announce on August 10, 2023?
- West Fraser Timber has appointed its chief operating officer, Sean McLaren, as the company's next head of the company. McLaren will be replacing current Chief Executive Officer Ray Ferris, who is set to retire after 26 years at the company at the end of the year.
- What does West Fraser do?
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
- Where is West Fraser based?
- West Fraser is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (August 9, 2023), Johnson Controls (August 8, 2023), Cornerstone Building Brands (August 14, 2023) and James Hardie Industries (August 17, 2023) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of West Fraser.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
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- Johnson Controls appoints Marc Vandiepenbeeck as vice president and president, Building Solutions EMEALA (August 8, 2023)
- Cornerstone Building Brands Names New Canadian Business Unit President (August 14, 2023)
- James Hardie Industries Announces Global Leadership Appointment (August 17, 2023)
- Knife River Names Robert Van Til President of South Region (August 17, 2023)
- Puneet Dalmia appointed as MD, CEO, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) (August 29, 2023)
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