ThereB次元官网网址檚 a new man at the head of a B.C. lumber giant.

Pino Pucci assumes the role of president and CEO of Vernon-based Tolko Industries. He takes over from Brad Thorlakson, who has transitioned to the role of executive chair of the board.

Thorlakson served 14 years as president/CEO, and has spent more than 40 years with the company his grandfather, Harold Thorlakson, founded.

Pucci joined Tolko in 2015 as vice president, sales, marketing and logistics, leading the implementation and growth of the companyB次元官网网址檚 customer-centric distribution network across North America. With 35 years of industry experience, his innovative approach to leadership continues to inspire and challenge his teams to be their best and deliver results.

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Pucci was appointed chief operating officer in September 2023. In that period, he prioritized listening and engaging with operational employees across the business, introducing TolkoB次元官网网址檚 new five-year strategy and becoming more familiar with TolkoB次元官网网址檚 production workforce, teams and assets.

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