Peter Hindle is new CTI chairman

Mr Hindle is senior vice-president for sustainable habitat for Saint-Gobain, general delegate of Saint-Gobain UK, Ireland and South Africa, as well as also being chairman of the Builders Merchant Federation and vice chairman of the Construction Products Association.

He has taken on the additional CTI chairman’s role for the next 12 months.

The CTI was formed this summer to bring all aspects of the timber industry’s supply chain together, from forestry, sawmilling and timber distribution, through to paper and furniture manufacturing, pallets and pellet production, and construction and architectural use.

The pan-industry approach will enable all those involved in the timber industry to come together to tackle common issues with a collaborative approach that will be fundamental for the future of this important industry.

Mr Hindle’s key roles are to support the early formation of its Board with up to six senior business executives from all parts of the timber supply chain as well as the establishment of governance and the development of its strategy for tackling some of the big issues and opportunities within the UK’s timber industry, particularly sustainability, skills and education and the industry’s economic contribution.

“I am delighted to take on the challenging role of CTI Chairman,” said Mr Hindle. “After 45 years in the builders’ merchants industry, this is an exciting and influential position.

"I am looking forward to working with the CTI and helping to grow the confederation within the industry.

“The forecast and optimism within the timber supply chain looks set to improve over the coming year and this can only bring a positive impact to the CTI.”

Dirk Vennix, CTI CEO, said Mr Hindle’s experience and expertise as a sector leader would play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and outcomes of the new Confederation.