Schalk Barnard

Chief Executive Officer, York Timber

Schalk Barnard is Chief Executive Officer of York Timber, in the role since September 2026.

York Timber Holdings, founded in 1916 and listed on the JSE in 1946, is South Africa's largest solid wood processor, producing lumber and plywood. Barnard became interim CEO from April 2026 after Gerald Stoltz resigned, and holds the chief financial officer role until a successor is found.

In the job

  1. Gerald Stoltz announced his resignation as York's chief executive after four years in the role. Source

  2. York told shareholders it would make Barnard permanent CEO from 1 September 2026 and begin a search for a new chief financial officer. Source

Career before

  1. Partner, PwC and EY
  2. 2023-2026Chief Financial Officer, York Timber

Sources

  1. dailyinvestor.com
  2. sharedata.co.za
  3. engineeringnews.co.za
  4. businessday.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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