LP names President Jason Ringblom CEO; Brad Southern retires Feb. 19, 2026
Louisiana-Pacific said CEO W. Bradley Southern will retire effective February 19, 2026, and its board appointed President Jason Ringblom to succeed him on the same date. The filing says LP will eliminate the office of President, and no compensation decisions tied to the promotion had been made as of the filing date.
Key points
- Southern notified the board of his retirement on October 30, 2025, effective February 19, 2026.
- Ringblom, who was promoted to President on April 7, 2025, will become CEO effective February 19, 2026.
- LP will eliminate the office of President in connection with the promotion.
- No compensation determinations related to Ringblom's promotion had been made as of the filing date.
The filing
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