Strong Leadership

Hoany Muljadi has spent more than fifteen years in the global pulp and paper industry. As the former CEO and Global COO of a tissue operation, she brings executive leadership and transformation experience to Paper Excellence, where she serves as Head of the Chairman’s Office and Corporate Strategy. She is responsible for strategies which grow Paper Excellence’s business units, as well as to ensure profitability through organization restructuring, cost saving initiatives, and optimal product portfolios. Numerous verticals report to Hoany and she currently serves on the Paper Excellence Canada Operating Committee. Her leadership drives global executive management performance through setting high aspiration targets. During her previous tenure, she was voted Best CEO numerous times by a panel of her peers. Prior to entering the pulp and paper industry, she served as a consultant with both McKinsey & Co and PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Hoany graduated Magna Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Indonesia and received her MBA from the University of Hawaii, where she was a Fujitsu Asia Pacific scholar.

Pedro Chang is a recognized leader of global plantation forestry, pulp and paper, and wood industry mill operations and management. His proven leadership skills span a successful business career of over thirty-five years – in Asia, North America, Europe and South America. He brings sharp business acumen and practical experience in managing complex business scenarios. Throughout Paper Excellence’s rapid rate of acquisitions in Canada and Europe, he has had a critical role in integrating the new business units, blending corporate culture and instilling employee pride. In 2012, Pedro was appointed Deputy CEO of Paper Excellence Canada where he was responsible for the strategy behind rebuilding, retrofitting, refurbishing, and debottlenecking mills to create worldwide best in class operating practices, while ensuring that capital investments achieved operating efficiencies and created a long-term foundation for sustainable operations. As the Chairman’s Chief Representative since 2015, Pedro has appeared before government leaders and community stakeholders to resolve challenges and plan for Paper Excellence’s ultimate goal of becoming a broadly-based global supplier of papermaking pulps. He has initiated several leading-edge programs that focus on the interface between mill and market, notably production of tailor-made pulps meeting the precise needs of the papermaker. He is a strong believer in developing committed teams and ensuring that company actions continuously contribute to the stability and advancement of the communities in which the Paper Excellence mills operate. His leadership is vital to overcoming competitive challenges which face the global industry, while maintaining a strong and motivated workforce. He has a degree in Forestry Engineering from National University of Taiwan, along with numerous certificates in management and forestry. He began his career in sales and marketing and has held positions in all levels of management throughout his tenure. Pedro is fully trilingual in English, Chinese (Mandarin and dialects) and Bahasa Indonesian and dialects. 

As the Head of Internal Audit, Bryan Chiu oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of Paper Excellence’s internal controls, corporate governance, and accounting processes. Bryan has over 20 years of experience in accounting and auditing, working in Asia and North America. Having spent more than 10 years in the internal audit function in the pulp and paper industry, he brings a breadth of knowledge and leadership to Paper Excellence. Throughout his career, he has designed and implemented internal audit methodology to provide in-depth, fact-based results directed towards improving the internal control environment, while maximizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. He specializes in ensuring that all phases of organizational operations receive periodic examinations to determine adherence to policies and protection of assets. Bryan spent the first half of his career with Deloitte and Touche in Taiwan and the United States, during which he became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States. 

As the Vice President of Global Public Affairs, Jennifer Johnson oversees Paper Excellence’s wide-ranging public affairs operations in North America, South America and Europe. Since joining the company in early 2019, she has worked extensively with a wide range of business and community leaders, legislators, regulators, policy makers and media stakeholders to establish Paper Excellence as a strong member of the communities in which it operates. Jennifer has accumulated 20+ years of broad and deep experience in solving complex issues, navigating high-stakes public affairs challenges and managing teams, having previously led public affairs and policy practices in diverse industries – including telecom, utilities, industrial and construction. She began her career working in the United States Congress. Jennifer holds a master’s degree from the George Washington University School of Political Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University.

Joe Ragan joined Paper Excellence in February 2020 and serves as Global Chief Financial Officer. He has extensive global financial leadership experience, having led all areas of finance including global reporting, treasury, investor relations, international tax, financial analysis/ planning, mergers and acquisitions, and internal/external audit in previous positions; he was most recently CFO of Resideo/Honeywell Homes. In Joe’s career, he has lived all over the world and has managed very sophisticated international tax structures, optimizing overall tax strategies in Europe, Latin America, China, and the United States. He earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting and holds a Top Secret Clearance from the United States Government.

Doug Sheaffer joined Paper Excellence in March 2019. Doug has over twenty-five years of progressively responsible Human Resource and Operations experience in the pulp and paper industry as well as with other manufacturing operations.  Most recently he was Vice President of Global H.R. Operations with a major supplier of capital equipment and services to the industry. During his career Doug has gained extensive experience in all areas of HR Management including recruitment, labor and employee relations, compensation and benefits and human capital development initiatives.  Doug has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration & Labor Relations from Shippensburg University and a master’s degree in Labor and Employee Relations from Saint Francis College, as well as a MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. 

Andre Soetjahja joined Paper Excellence in June 2020.  He leads the international efforts to grow pulp sales volume, as well as expand and diversify our customer and product portfolio. Prior to joining the company Andre had a long career with a North American towel and tissue manufacturer. He has had a well-rounded career in General Management, Procurement, Corporate Governance and business analysis.  Andre holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.  

Michael Pichler joined Paper Excellence in May 2021.  He leads a team that will support the mills in the evaluation, design, installation, project delivery and commissioning new machines and major conversions/upgrades. Prior to joining PE, Michael worked for more than 20 years with Andritz specializing in tissue and paper/board machines. He began his career as a machine delivery and start-up engineer before moving into progressively responsible product management, sales and general management positions. Most recently, as Division Manager at Andritz, Michael had global P&L responsibility for the Tissue and Board Machine Group. After he graduated in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from College, Michael continued his study in process engineering at University of Technology Graz, with focus on pulp and paper manufacturing.

Hamish joined Paper Excellence through the acquisition of Catalyst Paper and today, serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain. He has worked in leadership roles in sales, procurement and supply chain since 2003. In his previous position, he played a critical role managing the acquisition of the Rumford and Biron mills and later integrating them into the Catalyst asset portfolio. Hamish has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and drives change in operations and supply chain, while effectively managing complex supplier challenges. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Studies from Queen’s University and a MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Stew joined the company in January 2019 and brings a wealth of experience as a senior manager and executive within the pulp and paper industry. He has 30 years of industry experience, first starting at Catalyst Paper in 1990. He held roles as Vice President of Technology and Sourcing and as General Manager at the Powell River mill. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a master’s degree in Pulp & Paper Engineering, and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Jean-François joined Paper Excellence in March 2018 and has been an engineer in the pulp and paper industry since 1988. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of positions, ranging from Process Engineer to Vice President of Operations. He has also worked in various jurisdictions in Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. Over the last 10 years, Jean-François has been involved in multiple turnaround reorganizations of operations. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Wood Engineering from Université Laval. Jean-François is fluent in both French and English.

Charles Guo has a long tenure with Paper Excellence in Corporate Procurement. Before joining the company, Charles worked as General Manager for a major pulp and paper company for a number of years, and prior to that he worked as purchasing director and purchasing manager for two multinational companies in the US. Charles has extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management and has a MBA and PhD in engineering.         

Awie Kardiman serves as Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Paper Excellence and is in his second tenure with the company. He is a dynamic executive, with a distinguished finance career with multi-national organizations and has more than 15 years’ experience in the pulp and paper industry. He has well-rounded knowledge of financial processes, operating results, and profitability. Awie is a Certified Management Accountant and received a CMA Strategic Excellence Award in 2014, supplemented by his BA in Accounting from Universitas Trisakti in Indonesia.

Graham serves as Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety and Corporate Communications for Paper Excellence. He has been practicing as a specialist in the resource industry for 26 years. At Paper Excellence, he is responsible for managing environmental issues, sustainability practices, government affairs, indigenous and community relations and branding; he also serves as the company’s chief spokesperson. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering from The University of British Columbia and a MBA from Simon Fraser University.  Graham is involved with numerous ENGO groups on issues relating to climate change, recycling and deforestation.

Harold serves as Interim Vice President of Paper and Packaging for Paper Excellence. He has been in leadership roles in the pulp and paper industry for over 40 years and with Catalyst Paper and now Paper Excellence since 2014. Recently, he was VP Port Alberni Operations and later VP Crofton Pulp and Paper Operations, until moving to the corporate role of VP Strategic Initiatives in 2018. He is responsible for managing the three Catalyst paper mills on the BC coast. He holds an undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and is a Professional Engineer registered with EGBC.

Martin Palacios serves as Paper Excellence’s Chief Information Officer. He has more than 20 years experience as a global business leader in diverse, multi-national, geographically distributed and data-driven companies.  Martin’s technical expertise has enabled him to successfully build business-focussed global IT strategies, deliver innovative technology, digital transformation, and cyber security. He has a MBA from Royal Roads University and an undergraduate degree in math and science.

Andy Reyes is a pulp and paper industry veteran with almost 40 years of. His depth of knowledge and expertise of technical improvements allows him to identify and advance operational efficiencies and successfully implement cost initiatives. He has served in numerous roles for Paper Excellence; he currently oversees a number of Western mills, but has also led mill optimization efforts. He joined the company in 2013 and enjoys serving as a coach and mentor to mill management teams. Andy has a bachelor’s degree in Management and Industrial Engineering from Mapúa University.

Chris serves as Vice President of Fibre for Paper Excellence. He has been practicing as a forest professional in British Columbia for 28 years. At Paper Excellence, he manages the fibre supply team and is responsible for fibre supply at all Paper Excellence mills across Canada. Prior to joining Paper Excellence, Chris held roles as Assistant Deputy Minister, Timber Operations, Pricing and First Nations within the BC government and Chief Forester at both Canfor and Tembec. He holds an undergraduate degree in Forest Management from the University of British Columbia.

Edwin Widjaja joined Paper Excellence in 2011, bringing 25 years of technical expertise and depth of knowledge in the pulp and paper industry. Edwin’s extensive experience of the commercial side of the industry was gained through his previous experience as head of Fibre Procurement at a global producer of pulp and paper products. Edwin holds a bachelor’s degree in business management.

Funadi Wongso serves as the Vice President of Global Financial Reporting and Treasury for the Paper Excellence Holdings Corporation and is responsible for financial reporting, treasury operations, and risk management. He has over twenty years of financial leadership experience, leading areas of accounting, tax, legal and commercial in several industries, working in North America and Asia. He was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of a US towel and tissue manufacturer and has held positions with RGE, Citibank, and Goldman Sachs, Singapore. Funadi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, as well as a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a MBA in Finance and Global Management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Claudio Cotrim is a senior executive with solid experience in the operational and strategic management of large industrial companies, with a focus on globalized markets. He leads the Paper Excellence Brazil operation and  has more than a decade of experience working in the pulp and paper sector, He has extensive experience in  finance, human resources, corporate planning, legal and supply chain for large companies over the span of nearly 30 years. He began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young and has a degree in administration and a MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Alber Almeida is a senior executive with 20 years’ experience working in global supply for leaders in the pulp and paper industry (Suzano, Fibria, Votorantim Cellulose and Paper, and Klabin). He has exercised leadership in several structuring projects in the supply chain and management of the energy matrix, generating expressive and sustainable results. Alber has a degree and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the State University of Maringá – UEM and an Executive MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV.

With more than 37 years in solid industrial experience in the paper and cellulose industry, Marcio Bertoldo is Head of Industrial Operations for the Brazil operations. Prior to joining Paper Excellence, Marcio worked for large companies in the sector, such as Champion Paper and Cellulose, Weldwood of Canada, and International Paper, where he served in leadership roles in Brazil. Marcio holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Centro University – FEI, Business Administration from Federal University of Pernambuco, in addition to specialization in Paper and Pulp at the University of São Paulo, and an Executive MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

At Paper Excellence for almost three years, Guilherme is responsible for the Paper Excellence government and public relations operation in Brazil. He has extensive experience in leading challenging and large-scale projects and throughout his career, has become a subject matter expert in institutional relations and government initiatives. A recognized leader in public affairs, s, he chaired ABRIG, a Brazilian association of institutional and governmental relations professionals in the country, for the last four years. Guilherme is a lawyer and has spent his career working for large industrial organizations since 1992.

Nelson Donatini leads supply chain for Paper Excellence Brazil, and has built a distinguished career in logistics, production control, material flow, purchasing and customs for large companies such as General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Bahia Specialty Cellulose and Deutsche Post DHL Supply Chain. Nelson has global experience, having worked in the United States, Argentina and Venezuela, in addition to developing work projects in Japan, Korea and South Africa. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and holds a degree in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo and a Master in Business Administration at the University of Michigan.

May Foo is an experienced executive in auditing, capital markets and controllership segments for global companies. She has built a solid career in countries like Asia, the United States and Brazil, working for large companies and multinationals such as Deloitte, PwC, Tisham Speyer and CBRE. In auditing, May led international funding projects in several companies in the industrial segment (Votorantim, GAP), pulp and paper (Fibria) and investment funds (GP Investments). She has a degree in Accounting from the National University of Malaysia and is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States and has a degree in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in London.

Fredson Javurek has more than 20 years of experience in information technology.  He was a researcher at the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and has held leadership positions at Ultrapar and CPFL Energia. Fredson has extensive experience in the expansion and implementation of strategic IT planning and in development of high-performance teams. He has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Universidade de São Paulo, a MBA from Université Grenoble Alpes, and numerous extended and executive education certificates.

Marcelo is a legal executive with over 15 years of experience in large corporations in the area of telecommunications, technology and infrastructure. He worked on several projects for the implementation and expansion of telecom networks, due diligence in public and private companies, structuring compliance programs, corporate governance and data protection. Marcelo led several tax planning and corporate reorganization projects. He graduated in Law at Pontifical University of São Paulo, holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas / SP, LLM in Banking & Finance from Queen Mary, University of London and several international specializations in renowned study centers and universities in Switzerland, USA and China.

Samuel Saldanha is a financial executive with more than 27 years of experience in key financial positions, in a career spent with Brazilian and multinational companies, acting in startups and turn around projects. He is a leader in local and offshore funding plans, banking relationship, and has broad experience in road shows with investors and analysts, M&A transactions, integrations and restructuring of internal processes, ERP system implementation, cost optimization, tax planning and improvements in accounting and fiscal areas. He has extensive experience in treasury, control, procurement, IT, legal and HR areas and is a CFO certified by IBEF (Brazilian Institute of Finance). 

Luís Fernando Silva brings over 20 years of experience in the forestry sector to Paper Excellence. In previous roles, Luís worked prominently in forestry technology and led high-performance teams in the wood production chain to supply the pulp and paper industry. He has a degree in Forest Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Forest Science from the Federal University of Viçosa. He also has a specialization in Strategic Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and a qualification in management of technological innovation from the University of Campinas.