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Pictured: John Williams (left), Domtar president & CEO, and Steve Henry, executive vice president & chief operating officer (right)

Domtar announced today that President and CEO John Williams’ retirement date will be June 30, 2023.

Williams has planned to leave the company after 14 years in his leadership role; however, he will continue as a part-time advisor regarding strategic growth opportunities.

To continue Domtar’s forward momentum, Steve Henry, currently senior vice president of packaging, has been appointed to the role of executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO) effective immediately.

As EVP and COO, Henry will lead the pulp, paper and packaging operations and commercial functions at Domtar, while Williams continues to lead all corporate functions until his retirement. Henry will succeed Williams as CEO upon Williams’ retirement.

John Williams’ Legacy at Domtar

Williams has served as Domtar’s