Timberlink has announced the appointment of Jason Wilson (photo) to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer (COO) to support its growth and development strategy. In addition, Duncan Mayes has joined the Timberlink team, taking up the position of EGM Innovation and Emerging Business.

Previously, Jason has been the General Manager of Auswest Timbers, leading a business that has seven manufacturing sites. Prior to that he spent 7 years with Carter Holt Harvey and was Strategic Development Manager during his last four and a half years with the company.

The role of EGM Innovation and Emerging Business has a mission to support the strategic commitment to grow and expand the business in sustainably relevant sectors, further leveraging the strong material base with a greater focus on value adding with advanced technology and business models.

Duncan Mayes brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked with global wood products company Stora Enso over the last 20 years in a wide variety of operational and development roles, including leading the Wood Product Division’s Strategy, R&D and Innovation and Operational Business Management.

Timberlink CEO Ian Tyson welcomed both to the business, “this is an exciting time for Timberlink and I am delighted to be able to welcome these two experienced executives to the team.”

Source: Timberlink