Jason Wilson
Timberlink has announced the appointment of Jason Wilson to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer (COO) to support its growth and development strategy. Source: Timberbiz
Duncan Mayes has also joined the Timberlink team taking up the position of EGM Innovation and Emerging Business.
The newly created role of (COO) has been put in place to ensure Timberlink builds greater business capability, support growth and continues to optimise its operational performance.
Previously, Mr Wilson was general manager of Auswest Timbers, leading a business that has seven manufacturing sites. Prior to that he spent seven years with Carter Holt Harvey and was strategic development manager during his last four and a half years with the company.
Mr Wilson, who recently commenced his role, said that he is “excited by the potential and opportunity at Timberlink, both in terms of operational capability and the quality and talent of the employees.”
“Having a secure resource base has enabled Timberlink to plan for the future. The recently announced $100m investment program demonstrates this commitment to positioning the business for the future, and I look forward to being part of this exciting future,” he said.
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.
Mr 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.
Mr Mayes said that he is excited about getting started later in the year.
“I’m really looking forward to joining up with the team, helping to build upon the great achievements already made at Timberlink by supporting the company on the next stages of its very exciting journey, creating new value for the business.”
Timberlink CEO Ian Tyson welcomed both men to the business saying that “this is an exciting time for Timberlink and I am delighted to be able to welcome these two experienced executives to the team.”
