Cafer Arac

Cafer Arac is an experienced professional in the pulp and paper industry, currently serving as a Mill Executive Team Board Member and Technical Director at Willamette Falls Paper Company since August 2019, focusing on sustainable fiber-based innovation. Previously, Cafer held various roles including Business Excellence Manager at ND Paper Mills and Catalyst Paper, and Technical Advisor at Chetwynd Pulp Mill. With a strong background in product development, operational technology, and consulting, positions at companies such as West Linn Paper Company and Boise Inc. highlight a commitment to optimizing fiber morphology and developing innovative paper products. Cafer's educational credentials include an Associate's degree in Chemical Sciences from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from MoreSteam University.