President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hogg graduated in 1995 from the Forestry and Wood-Processing Program at University of Life Sciences, in Vienna, which he completed with outstanding results, specialising in Business Economics and Accounting. He also attended University of Aberdeen, where he was receipient of the ERASMUS programme scholarship for excellence. He participated in a post-graduate international program with University of Agricultural Sciences (Vienna), University of Economics (Vienna) and University of Nancy (France).
Mr. Hogg began his career in the Division for Accounting, Marketing and Business Economics of Forestry and Wood Industries teaching financial and cost accounting courses to undergraduate students as well as a research assistant.
As of 1998, he held positions at Jaakko Pöyry Consulting (UK), later JP Management Consulting Ltd., first as a Senior Analyst in the wood-based panels and surfaces team, then as a Principal Associate, he was a contributor to the Corporate Strategy Team regarding financial issues and management information systems. During his time at Jaakko Pöyry, Mr. Hogg gained significant international experience in Europe, North America and Asia, working in no less than 30 countries.
With JP Management Consulting Ltd., as Managing Director, he was in charge of the London Office and a staff of 20 people, four business areas and annual sales of GBP 2.5 millions.
In early 2005, he joined Pfleiderer AG, working with the Chief Executive Officer on group level strategy and mergers and acquisitions.
In December 2005, Mr. Hogg assumed the position of Managing Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Uniboard Canada Inc with responsibilities of production management, technology and purchasing as well as a continued role in strategic planning. In 2007, he also took on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Pergo Inc. in North America.
In February 2008, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Uniboard Canada Inc.
