Catalyst Appoints Nemeth President, CEO

Catalyst Paper, Richmond, B.C., Canada, has appointed Joe Nemeth president and CEO. Nemeth is an experienced pulp and paper industry executive bringing 30 years of background to his new role at Catalyst. His appointment is effective October 1.

Nemeth has held executive positions in sales, marketing, and operations and was, most recently, president and CEO of Canada-based Canfor Pulp. His leadership achievements include best of peer group financial performance, negotiation and oversight of major business and strategic development initiatives, and continuous improvement in operations, cost, and organizational management.

"Mr. Nemeth 's knowledge of the marketplace and his experience in the operational side of the pulp and paper process are well-matched with our requirements and will ensure the necessary momentum to keep pace with the very competitive global paper industry," said Catalyst Board Chairman and Interim CEO Leslie T. Lederer.

Nemeth holds an MBA from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Forestry from the University of British Columbia. He is a director of Fortress Paper Ltd. Born and raised in coastal British Columbia, Nemeth and his family make their home in the greater Vancouver region.

Catalyst Paper produces specialty mechanical printing papers, newsprint, and pulp. With three mills in British Columbia, Catalyst has a combined annual production capacity of 1.5 million metric tons.

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