The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) appoints Ian Dunn as President and CEO, effective April 15, 2021. Ian will also serve as President of the Canadian Lumbermen's Association (CLA).
Ian is a Registered Professional Forester with a master's degree in forest conservation. He has worked in forestry and environmental management roles throughout Ontario and Canada. Ian began his employment with the OFIA in 2015 and has served as Director of Forest Policy, Executive Director of Policy and Operations, and most recently as Interim President and CEO.
"I would like to thank the OFIA membership and Board of Directors for this opportunity," said Mr. Dunn. "From supporting economic development in partnership with stakeholders and rights holders, to the adaptation and mitigation of climate change, I have seen the ability of this industry to address some of society's biggest challenges, and I am proud to represent it."
For 78 years, the OFIA has represented forestry companies ranging from multinational corporations to family-owned businesses across Ontario. OFIA's member companies produce a variety of renewable forest products, including dimensional lumber, pulp and paper, packaging, energy, and engineered wood products.
