Seraphim has been with West Fraser since 1997 and has held posts as Vice-President, Pulp & Paper Sales, Vice-President, Pulp & Paper and was most recently Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer.

"I am delighted that Ted has accepted this important role” says  Hank Ketcham, who continues as West Fraser’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (and who served as West Fraser’s President for 26 years) “I am looking forward, together with our entire senior executive team, to working together to achieve continued success for our investors, our employees and our communities."