West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced that, as part of its ongoing leadership succession process, effective March 1, 2013 Hank Ketcham will assume the role of Executive Chairman and Ted Seraphim, who is currently the company's President and Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed
President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Seraphim will also be nominated for election as a director of the company at the company's April 30, 2013 Annual General Meeting.