Kenneth Shields
Chief Executive Officer at CONIFEX TIMBER INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Kenneth A.
Shields is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Conifex, Inc. He is also the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Conifex Timber, Inc. since 2010.
Additionally, he holds positions as a Director at The Council of Forest Industries, The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, and as a Member of the Accounting Standards Oversight Council.
In the past, Mr. Shields served as the Chief Executive Officer at Raymond James Ltd.
from 1996 to 2006.
He was also the Chairman of Pacifica Papers, Inc. and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.
From 2001 to 2011, he worked as a Director at Raymond James Financial, Inc. He served as the Lead Independent Director at Mercer International, Inc. from 2003 to 2012.
Furthermore, he held positions as a Director at TimberWest Forest Corp., Slocan Forest Products Ltd., Raymond James Ltd.
(Broker), Business for the Arts, Forest Products Association of Canada, Canadian Bioenergy Association, and Bioindustrial Innovation Centre.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CONIFEX TIMBER INC.
3.75% | 2023-11-14 | 1,513,489 ( 3.75% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Kenneth Shields active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CONIFEX TIMBER INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-06-02 |
The Council of Forest Industries
 The Council of Forest Industries Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals The Council of Forest Industries is a representative body for the British Columbia forest industry. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company produces sustainable wood products for global consumption. | Director/Board Member | - |
The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council
 The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council is an organization that represents the majority of British Columbia's lumber production companies. The location of the private company is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata. The Canadian company serves as a voice on trade matters for these companies. | Director/Board Member | - |
Accounting Standards Oversight Council
 Accounting Standards Oversight Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Accounting Standards Oversight Council provides accounting services. The firm provides input to the AcSB and PSAB in terms of strategic direction and priority setting to ensure the boards consider the public interest. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Conifex, Inc.
 Conifex, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Conifex, Inc. produces softwood lumber and provides forestry services. The company was founded on June 8, 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Kenneth Shields
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-26 |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-23 |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
 Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Director/Board Member | 2010-08-29 |
| TIMBERWEST FOREST | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-10 |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
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| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | Finance |
| MERCER INTERNATIONAL INC. | Process Industries |
| CONIFEX TIMBER INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 14 |
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TimberWest Forest Corp.
 TimberWest Forest Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals TimberWest Forest Corp. engages primarily in the harvesting and sale of logs and the development and sale of real estate properties. It specializes in forest land management, logging, forest harvesting and timber sales. The company was founded on January 31, 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Slocan Forest Products Ltd.
 Slocan Forest Products Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Slocan is a forest products company manufacturing lumber, oriented strand board, plywood, engineered wood products, wood chips and pulp. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Finance |
Pacifica Papers, Inc.
 Pacifica Papers, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Pacific papers produces pulp and paper products | Process Industries |
| Investment Dealers Association of Canada | Commercial Services |
Raymond James Ltd.
 Raymond James Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Raymond James Ltd. operates as a full-service investment dealer. The firm operates under the divisions of personal investing and equity capital markets. Personal Investing offers solutions to individuals interested in ensuring income, asset growth, and retirement plans. Equity Capital Market provides expertise in investment banking, research, corporate finance, and institutional sales and trading. It caters to individual and institutional clients as well as corporate issuers. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
Conifex, Inc.
Conifex, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Conifex, Inc. produces softwood lumber and provides forestry services. The company was founded on June 8, 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Accounting Standards Oversight Council
Accounting Standards Oversight Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Accounting Standards Oversight Council provides accounting services. The firm provides input to the AcSB and PSAB in terms of strategic direction and priority setting to ensure the boards consider the public interest. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Business for the Arts
 Business for the Arts Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business for the Arts operates as a charitable association of business members who support the arts. It connects arts organizations to business patrons and volunteers through artsScene and boardLink programs. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Forest Products Association of Canada
 Forest Products Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forest Products Association of Canada operates as a wood, pulp and paper producer. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The Council of Forest Industries
The Council of Forest Industries Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals The Council of Forest Industries is a representative body for the British Columbia forest industry. The non-profit company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The Canadian company produces sustainable wood products for global consumption. | Non-Energy Minerals |
The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council
The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The British Columbia Lumber Trade Council is an organization that represents the majority of British Columbia's lumber production companies. The location of the private company is not explicitly stated in the provided metadata. The Canadian company serves as a voice on trade matters for these companies. | Commercial Services |
Canadian Bioenergy Association
 Canadian Bioenergy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canadian Bioenergy Association promoted bioenergy development in transition to a bio-economy, with a focus on heat and power generation, next generation biofuels, bio-chemicals and other bio-products. The company was headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Bioindustrial Innovation Centre
 Bioindustrial Innovation Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bioindustrial Innovation Centre supports the development and commercialization of bioindustrial and biobased-chemical processes. It provides a biotechnology laboratory and shared pilot plant facilities for gasification, pyrolysis, fermentation, and bio-conversion–technologies involved in converting agricultural and forestry by-products into fuels, chemicals, products, and materials. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Sarnia, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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