York Timber Holdings Limited announced that the Chairman of the board of directors of York ("Board"), Dr. Jim Myers, has undergone an operation. During the period of Dr. Myers' recovery, Mr. Dinga Mncube, an independent, non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed as acting Chairman of the Board, with immediate effect. Mr. Mncube will also assume Dr. Myers' responsibilities on York's Remuneration and Nomination Committee, chairing the nominations discussions.