Weyerhaeuser has announced that Sandy McDade will take over the role of senior vice-president, Canada, when William Gaynor retires later this year.

Mr McDade will also assume the role of president of subsidiary Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd.

Susan Mersereau will become vice-president, information technology and chief information officer on February 1, replacing Thomas Ped who will also retire this year.

Both positions report directly to president and chief executive Steven Rogel.