James Michael Lopez

Mr Lopez is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Tembec Inc (2006-2017) having progressed through management, senior management and executive positions within Tembec since 1989. In 2017, Mr Lopez successfully negotiated the sale of Tembec Inc, a manufacturer of lumber, pulp, paper/paperboard and specialised cellulose and a global leader in sustainable forest management practices.

He is currently the Co-Chairman of the Bi-National Softwood Lumber Council. Previous chairmanships include the Softwood Lumber Board, Forest Products Innovation and Ontario Forest Products Association.