Monday, February 16, 2015 3:45 pm

RICHMOND, BC -- Catalyst Paper Corporation announced that Brian Baarda, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the company to advance his career in a more senior leadership role with another organization.

Catalyst said that Baarda has agreed to remain with Catalyst until 15 April 2015, to assure a smooth transition as the search for his replacement is under way.

"Brian has made a tremendous contribution to Catalyst since joining the company 25 years ago," Joe Nemeth, President & Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement.

During his tenure, Baarda held key leadership positions in both operations and finance, and played a critical role in many major projects and initiatives, including the recent acquisition of two US mills, Catalyst said.