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Acadian Timber Appoints Malcolm Cockwell Interim CEO

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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10
Attention
2
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The market impact is likely neutral to slightly positive for Acadian Timber Corporation as a new interim CEO, Malcolm Cockwell, who is already familiar with the company as its Chair and a principal of its largest shareholder, takes the helm. This change provides continuity and a clear direction for the company's focus on operational excellence.

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Acadian Timber Corporation announced the appointment of Malcolm Cockwell as its Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Cockwell, who has served as the company's Chair since August 2019 and is the principal of Macer Forest Holdings Inc., Acadian Timber Corporation's largest shareholder, succeeds Adam Sheparski. Mr. Sheparski has stepped down from his roles as President & Chief Executive Officer and Director to pursue other opportunities. Acadian Timber Corporation stated that it will continue to focus on operational excellence within its timberland assets in Canada===New Brunswick and United States===Maine under Mr. Cockwell's leadership.

100 Acadian Timber Corporation appointed Interim President & Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Cockwell
80 Adam Sheparski stepped down as President & Chief Executive Officer and Director Acadian Timber Corporation
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Acadian Timber Corporation announced the appointment of Malcolm Cockwell as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Adam Sheparski. The company expects to continue focusing on operational excellence within its timberland assets.
Importance 100 Sentiment 10
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Malcolm Cockwell has been appointed Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of Acadian Timber Corporation He previously served as Chair of the company and is the principal of Macer Forest Holdings Inc., the largest shareholder of Acadian Timber Corporation
Importance 90 Sentiment 20
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Adam Sheparski has stepped down as President & Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of Acadian Timber Corporation to pursue other opportunities.
Importance 70 Sentiment -10
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Macer Forest Holdings Inc. is the largest shareholder of Acadian Timber Corporation, and its principal, Malcolm Cockwell, has been appointed Interim President & Chief Executive Officer of Acadian Timber Corporation
Importance 50 Sentiment 10
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Acadian Timber Corporation owns and manages timberlands and provides timber services in Canada===New Brunswick.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Acadian Timber Corporation owns and manages timberlands in United States===Maine.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Acadian Timber Corporation's shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ADN.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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