I am very pleased to share that Dr. Fahimeh Yazdan Panah has been promoted to Associate Executive Director of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC).

Since joining WPAC in 2019 as our Director of Research and Technical Development, Fahimeh has been a driving force behind many of our most important initiatives. She has partnered closely with me in shaping and implementing WPAC’s commercial strategy, strengthening our industry’s position both in Canada and internationally. She has led technical and policy discussions with governments, guided industry‑led research in pellet production, safety, emissions, and sustainability, and helped align Canada’s pellet sector with global certification and carbon accounting standards.

Fahimeh’s contributions go well beyond WPAC. She serves as a Board Member of the European Pellet Council and Bioenergy Europe, helping shape global policy and certification frameworks. She is also an accomplished researcher, consultant, and leader in bioenergy, with a long track record of advancing sustainable biomass and clean technology solutions.

Her promotion reflects not only her deep technical expertise but also her dedication, collaborative spirit, and commitment to our members across the supply chain. In this new role, Fahimeh will continue to represent our industry with distinction, lead key strategic initiatives, and help guide the sustainable growth of Canada’s wood pellet sector.

Please join me in congratulating Fahimeh on this well‑deserved achievement. We look forward to the continued impact of her leadership in the years ahead.

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Gordon Murray is the Executive Director of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada.