Keith Purchase

About

Keith Purchase, a Director of Mercer since June 2012, has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for MacMillan Bloedel Limited from 1998 to 1999, President and Chief Executive Officer of TimberWest Forest Limited from 1994 to 1998, and Managing Director of Tasman Pulp and Paper from 1990 to 1994. Mr. Purchase was previously a Director of Catalyst Paper Corporation and Chair of the Board of Directors.

As he has held several senior positions in the forestry industry, Mr. Purchase brings to the Board extensive senior executive experience relevant to the Company’s operations, as well as the significant board of director leadership experience from a wide variety of companies.

Mr. Purchase also serves as Chair of Mercer’s Compensation Committee and a Member of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee.