James Michael Lopez

Independent Director at Sappi

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.

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Robertus Johannes Antonius Maria Renders

Independent Director

Mohammed Valli Moosa

Lead independent director

Brian Richard Beamish

Independent Director

Zola Nwabisa Malinga

Independent Director

Bonakele Mehlomakulu

Independent Director

Nigel Rudd

Independent Chairman

Michael Anthony Fallon

Independent Director

Nkateko Peter Mageza

Independent Director

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Board of Directors

9 members

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  • Independent Director

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