Peter S. Ham
About Peter S. Ham
Peter S. Ham is a Manager of Paper Product Development at GreenFirst Forest Products, with extensive experience in the paper industry, including leadership roles at Tembec. He holds advanced degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and specializes in product development and technology in paper manufacturing.
Work at GreenFirst Forest Products
Peter S. Ham serves as the Manager of Paper Product Development at GreenFirst Forest Products, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from North Bay, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on the development of paper products, leveraging his extensive background in the paper industry to drive innovation and product quality.
Previous Experience at Tembec
Peter S. Ham has a substantial history with Tembec, where he held multiple positions over several years. He served as Director of Manufacturing from 2000 to 2002 in Kapuskasing, Ontario, and as Technical Director for Coated Paperboard from 2008 to 2018. Additionally, he was the VP of Product Development and Technology for both the Pulp Group and Paper Group during his tenure from 2002 to 2008 in Temiscaming, Quebec. His roles involved significant contributions to product development and technology advancements.
Education and Expertise
Peter S. Ham studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he earned both a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) and a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) between 1976 and 1981. His academic background supports his expertise in product development, particularly in balancing exploration and exploitation in business contexts. He has direct experience with various paper types, including uncoated and coated mechanical papers, and multi-ply coated paperboard.
Background in Product Development
Peter S. Ham possesses extensive product development experience across a range of paper products. His expertise includes uncoated and coated mechanical papers, coated woodfree papers, and specialty papers. He has also contributed to line manufacturing, acquisition due diligence, and organizational development, showcasing a well-rounded skill set in the paper industry.
Mentorship and Leadership
Peter S. Ham derives personal satisfaction from mentoring the next generation of professionals in the paper industry. He emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering creativity and innovation, particularly in the context of technology exploration and its integration with human aspects of creativity.