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Kim Haakstad appointed president and CEO of COFI

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has named Kim Haakstad as its new president and CEO.

Haakstad brings over 20 years of leadership experience, including roles as Deputy Chief of Staff to the BC Premier and in North America’s agri-tech sector. She also serves on the board of B.C.’s DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster, bringing expertise in technology integration to the forest industry.

Haakstad succeeds Linda Coady, who was recognized for advancing Indigenous reconciliation and the environmental and economic values of B.C.’s forests.

COFI chair Greg Stewart praised Haakstad’s strategic insight and leadership, expressing confidence in her ability to navigate challenges and opportunities in B.C.’s forest sector.

Read the full announcement.