Mercer say Jimmy Lee ‘stepping down’ as Executive Chairman for ‘health reasons’

Mercer International announced that Jimmy Lee is stepping down as Executive Chairman and director of the Company for personal health reasons. He has been appointed Chairman Emeritus. As a result, the Company has revised its governance structure to provide for an independent Chairman. William McCartney, who previously served as lead director, has been appointed Interim Chairman by the Company’s board of directors. Jimmy Lee, Chairman Emeritus, stated: “As I reflect on my time at Mercer, I am thankful for all of the employees, board members and other stakeholders who have helped build Mercer to where it is today. I am sad to be stepping down in my role as Executive Chairman, but believe it is necessary to focus on my health at this time. Mercer has a strong management team and board and I am confident they will continue to deliver on Mercer’s strategic vision.”