– CANADA, Saint-Laurent – Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) today announced the appointment of Anne Giardini to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2021, bringing the total number of Board members to ten.
“We are delighted to welcome Anne to the Stella-Jones Board of Directors”, said Board Chair, Katherine Lehman. “She is an accomplished executive with an exceptional understanding of health and safety, sustainability and governance matters and will bring extensive knowledge to our Board. I am confident that she will make an immediate contribution and all of our Board members look forward to working with her”.
About Anne Giardini
Ms. Giardini joins Stella-Jones’ Board following a distinguished career in the forest products industry. She served as President of Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. from 2008 to 2014 and was its Vice-President and General Counsel from 2006-2008, and Assistant General Counsel from 1994-2006.
Ms. Giardini has served on numerous public and private Boards and brings in-depth knowledge and experience as Chair of various Health and Safety, Governance, Human Resources, Audit, and Compensation Committees. Recent Board assignments include Hydro One (2018-2020), TransLink (2017-2020), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (2018-to date), K92 Mining Inc. (2020-to date), and Pembina Institute (2020-to date).
Ms. Giardini holds a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University.
About Stella-Jones Inc.
Stella-Jones Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of pressure-treated wood products. The Company supplies North America’s electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with utility poles and the continent’s railroad operators with railway ties and timbers. Stella-Jones also manufactures and distributes residential lumber and accessories to retailers for outdoor applications, as well as industrial products for construction and marine applications. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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