Being dependable and capable of solving hard problems

Professional and Corporate
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Kim Haakstad (CEO of forestry manufacturing organization)

Kim Haakstad’s job takes her all over the place. As CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries, she represents the interests of British Columbia’s forestry product providers. Every day is different, especially with the timing of issues like US tariffs – all her life, people have depended on her to solve hard problems, which made her ideal for the role.

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