Leadership & Governance.

John R. Baird, BA (Hons), a former senior Canadian cabinet minister, advises leading companies across various industries. As a key government figure, he strengthened Canada's economic and trade positions and cross-border partnerships. Baird serves as a Senior Business Advisor with Bennett Jones and sits on several corporate boards, including as Chairman of Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. since April 2016. His external appointments include the Canadian Pacific Advisory Board, FWD Group Advisory Board, PineBridge Investments Advisory Board, and International Advisory Board of Barrick Gold Corp.

Ryan Barrington-Foote, BBA (Hons), CPA, is President of The Jim Pattison Group, overseeing several operating divisions. With over 20 years at the company, he previously served as Managing Director, Accounting. He worked at KPMG from 1996-2001, earning his CPA (CA) designation. Barrington-Foote has served on the Just Energy Group board and as Director/Treasurer of Rick Hansen Institute for six years. Named Vancouver's Top 40 Under 40 in 2009, he has been with Canfor Corporation since April 2017; serving as Chair of the Joint Management Resources and Compensation Committee and on the Audit Committee.

Santhe Dahl is the Chair of Vida, Sweden's largest sawmill production company, and a 70% subsidiary of Canfor. He transformed Vida from a small local sawmill to a global sustainable forest products supplier. After becoming co-owner in 1983, he led numerous major acquisitions of sawmills and wooden packaging factories. He became Vida's majority owner in 2010 until Canfor acquired 70% in 2019. Dahl has served on Sweden's Forest Industries Board for years, including 10 years as President. His current appointment with Canfor Corporation is since May 2023. His external appointments include Chair of Vida and President of Sweden's Forest Industries.

Dieter W. Jentsch, BSc, MBA, has had a successful 35-year career as an executive in the banking industry. At Bank of Nova Scotia, Mr. Jentsch held numerous senior roles, specializing in Canadian, US and international markets. In addition to being part of Scotiabank’s Operating Committee, he was Group Head of Global Banking and Markets (2016-2018) and Group Head of International Banking (2012-2016). Other prior roles included Executive Vice President Latin America and Executive Vice President Canadian Commercial Banking. His current appointment is with Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc.

Norm Mayr, BSc (Hons), MSc, FCPA, FCA, is an experienced Audit Partner with 38 years at KPMG. With extensive experience managing risk in the audit practice and financial lecturing, he advises KPMG's largest clients across sectors including forestry, mining, technology and industrial markets. He was a founding member of the CICA Accounting Standards Board. His current appointment is with Canfor Pulp Products Inc. since May 2023. External appointments include Trustee and Board Chair of SIR Royalty Income Fund, Director and Audit Committee Chair of Kadestone Capital Corp, and Director and Audit Committee Chair of Sunniva Inc.

Dallas Ross is General Partner and Founder of Kinetic Capital Partners, guiding investee strategy and value creation. He held Director roles in Investment Banking at Scotia Capital and M&A at Scotia McLeod, managing transactions with The Jim Pattison Group, Rogers Communications and others. His current appointment is with Canfor Corporation since April 2018. Committee memberships include Audit, Joint Environment, Health and Safety, and Joint Management Resources and Compensation Committees. External appointments include Chairman of Rogers Sugar and Lantic, and Chief Financial Officer of Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation & Board.

Fred Stimpson is a career executive in the forestry sector, having served as the President of Canfor Southern Pine prior to his retirement in 2020. Early in his career, Mr. Stimpson worked with Gulf Lumber Company in various roles including President (1988-2009). He joined Canfor through the acquisition of Scotch Gulf Lumber in 2013, where he held the role of CEO. He helped the company expand from just four mills to 15 operations. Mr. Stimpson continues to work with Canfor in an advisory capacity, supporting the company’s continued growth efforts. His current appointment is with Canfor Corporation since April 2021.

Sandra Stuart, BA had a 40-year international banking career, including President/CEO of HSBC Bank Canada. Community involvement includes Business Council of Canada, Pathways to Education, and United Way. Recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women (2014), Deloitte Inclusion Vanguard Award (2016), and Catalyst Canada Honours Champion (2019). Current boards: Canfor Corporation, Canfor Pulp Products, Belkorp Industries, DRI Healthcare Trust, and HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt.

Dianne Watts served as Mayor of Surrey and MP for South Surrey-White Rock (2015-2017). Board experience includes PRIMECorp and Metro Vancouver. Holds honorary doctorates from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Justice Institute of BC. Named Iconic Leader by Women's Economic Forum (2018) and one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women (Top 100) in 2014 and was awarded the inaugural Deloitte Inclusion Vanguard Award by the Women’s Executive Network in 2016. Currently serves on Canfor Corporation board and Joint Environmental, Health and Safety Committee.

Cheryl Yaremko, BCom (Hons), CPA, ICD.D, is Chief Financial Officer at GCT Global Container Terminals, responsible for financial strategy, public affairs, ESG, and governance. She brings extensive experience in capital-intensive industries, having previously served as EVP and CFO at BC Hydro and as CFO at BC Railway Company. Yaremko began her career at Ernst & Young and held senior roles at Western Star Trucks. She currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Business Council of British Columbia and has held board roles with BCI, UBC Investment Management Trust, InTransit BC, and Ballet BC.

John R. Baird, BA (Hons), a former senior Canadian cabinet minister, advises leading companies across various industries. As a key government figure, he strengthened Canada's economic and trade positions and cross-border partnerships. Baird serves as a Senior Business Advisor with Bennett Jones and sits on several corporate boards, including as Chairman of Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. since April 2016. His external appointments include the Canadian Pacific Advisory Board, FWD Group Advisory Board, PineBridge Investments Advisory Board, and International Advisory Board of Barrick Gold Corp.

Craig Armstrong, BCom (Hons) has more than five decades of experience with the forest industry and has made a tremendous contribution to the growth and evolution of the industry. He held senior positions over 35 years at Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. (“Millar Western”), including as President and CEO until his retirement in 2019. In addition to several senior executive roles with Millar Western, Mr. Armstrong is a former Board member of notable forestry associations and initiatives, and was Chair of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA). His current appointment is with Canfor Pulp Products Inc., since May 2023.

Dieter W. Jentsch, BSc, MBA, has had a successful 35-year career as an executive in the banking industry. At Bank of Nova Scotia, Mr. Jentsch held numerous senior roles, specializing in Canadian, US and international markets. In addition to being part of Scotiabank’s Operating Committee, he was Group Head of Global Banking and Markets (2016-2018) and Group Head of International Banking (2012-2016). Other prior roles included Executive Vice President Latin America and Executive Vice President Canadian Commercial Banking. His current appointment is with Canfor Corporation and Canfor Pulp Products Inc.

Norm Mayr, BSc (Hons), MSc, FCPA, FCA, is an experienced Audit Partner with 38 years at KPMG. With extensive experience managing risk in the audit practice and financial lecturing, he advises KPMG's largest clients across sectors including forestry, mining, technology and industrial markets. He was a founding member of the CICA Accounting Standards Board. His current appointment is with Canfor Pulp Products Inc. since May 2023. External appointments include Trustee and Board Chair of SIR Royalty Income Fund, Director and Audit Committee Chair of Kadestone Capital Corp, and Director and Audit Committee Chair of Sunniva Inc.

Sandra Stuart, BA had a 40-year international banking career, including President/CEO of HSBC Bank Canada. Community involvement includes Business Council of Canada, Pathways to Education, and United Way. Recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women (2014), Deloitte Inclusion Vanguard Award (2016), and Catalyst Canada Honours Champion (2019). Current boards: Canfor Corporation, Canfor Pulp Products, Belkorp Industries, DRI Healthcare Trust, and HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt.