Canfor Corp - Company Profile

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The following section provides information on Canfor Corp’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Canfor Corp's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

John R. Baird

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2016

Mr. John R. Baird has been the Chairman of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served in various government posts, including Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment and Minister of Transport. Currently, he also serves as the Chairman of Canfor Pulp Products Ltd and Senior Business Advisor in various companies.

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Susan Yurkovich

President; Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2025

Ms. Susan Yurkovich has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of the company since 2025. Prior to this, she was the Chief Executive Officer and President of the company. She was also the Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at the company. She was also the President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Council of Forest Industries. Ms. Yurkovich also held the position of President of the BC Lumber Trade Council.

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Patrick A. J. Elliott

Secretary; Chief Financial Officer Senior Management

Mr. Patrick A. J. Elliott has been the Chief Financial Officer and secretary of the company. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Corporate Finance and Strategy and Treasurer of the company. Mr. Elliott also served as the Chartered Accountant in audit and taxation at KPMG.

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Stephen Mackie

Chief Operating Officer; President - Canfor Pulp Senior Management Since: 2020

Mr. Stephen Mackie is the Chief Operarting Officer and President of Canfor Pulp at the company. Prior to this, he was the Executive Vice President of North American Operations at the company. He was also the Senior Vice President of Canadian Operations, Vice President of Operations Canada and Director of Capital and Strategic Projects at the company. Mr. Mackie was also served in the operations, capital planning and marketing at Weldwood of Canada.

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Kevin Pankratz

Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing Senior Management
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