Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada’s largest Dealer-owned home improvement retailer, has announced the appointment of Ian White as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 18.
In a news release, the company said White is a career retailer with over 30 years of experience and a proven history of leading high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results. For the past 10 years, White has held senior executive roles at Parkland Corporation, a global fuel, convenience, and food retailer. Most recently, he held the position of President of Parkland Canada, Parkland’s largest operating division, where he had full operational accountability for all of Parkland’s Canadian retail, commercial, wholesale and M&M Food Market businesses.
“It’s an honour to join Home Hardware, one of Canada’s truly iconic brands,” said White. “Home Hardware is a trusted leader in the home improvement industry and has a strong history of Dealers from coast to coast maintaining deep connections to their local communities. I look forward to working alongside the Home Hardware team and our Dealers to create even greater value for our customers and position the company for the next phase of growth.”
“The Board is thrilled to welcome Ian White as our new President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Christine Hand, Chair of the Board. “Ian has a proven track record of leadership, strategic vision, and has expressed a deep commitment to our Dealer model that has been the source of the company’s success for over 60 years. We are confident that Ian will build on our strong foundation and lead the company to even greater success.”
Founded 60 years ago in St. Jacobs, Ontario, the brand is Canadian and the country’s largest Dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer with more than 1,000 stores operating under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners.
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