21 January 2025
CMPC Nominates Bernardo Larraín Matte as Its New Chairman
Chilean pulp and paper producer CMPC has announced the nomination of Bernardo Larraín Matte as its new Chairman, following his renewal as a Board member. In a statement, CEO Francisco Ruiz-Tagle Edwards confirmed the Controlling Group's decision to support Larraín Matte’s appointment during the April shareholders' meeting. Current Chairman Luis Felipe Gazitúa Achondo, who has served since 2016, will step down and not seek re-election to the Board. Founded in 1920, CMPC specializes in solid wood, pulp, paper, tissue, personal care, and packaging products across Latin America.