LANGLEY,
BC, Jan. 8, 2025 /CNW/ - ADENTRA Inc.
("ADENTRA" or the "Company") (TSX: ADEN) today
announced significant leadership updates, including the retirement
of founding director Graham Wilson,
new board appointments, and the promotion of Drew Dickinson to Chief Operating Officer
("COO").
Retirement Of Graham Wilson
Graham Wilson, a founding member
of ADENTRA's Board of Directors since the Company went public 20
years ago, will retire effective January 8,
2025. Rob Brown, ADENTRA's
President and CEO, stated "Graham has provided exceptional
leadership and dedicated service to the Company since that time. On
behalf of the ADENTRA Board and entire management team, I extend
our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his
retirement."
Graham Wilson commented, "I am
proud to have contributed to ADENTRA's journey and look forward to
witnessing its continued success as a leading distributor of
architectural building products."
Rob Taylor, who has been a
director of ADENTRA since 2019, will become Chair of the Board
effective immediately.
New Board Appointments
To support ADENTRA's strategic goals, including the Destination
2028 plan of achieving US$3.5 billion
in run-rate revenues and an average ROIC of 12%, the Company is
pleased to welcome Marie Robinson
and Richard Roy to the Board of
Directors.
- Marie Robinson brings
over 30 years of logistics and global supply chain expertise,
having held senior roles at Sysco Corporation, Capri Holdings, and
Toys R Us. She holds a BA from the University
of Alabama and an MA in Organizational Studies from
Azusa Pacific University. Robinson also
serves as a director for BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc.
- Richard Roy is a seasoned
business executive with over 35 years of experience in accounting,
finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Roy is a Fellow
Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA). Formerly the President
and CEO of Uni-Select, Inc., Roy currently chairs the board of
Toromont Industries Ltd. and serves on the Board of GDI Integrated
Facility Services, Inc.
Rob Taylor remarked, "Marie and
Richard's extensive expertise will strengthen our Board and help
drive ADENTRA's continued success."
Promotion of Drew Dickinson to
COO of ADENTRA
Drew Dickinson, with over 30
years of industry and leadership experience, has been promoted to
Chief Operating Officer of ADENTRA. Previously, Mr. Dickinson
served as COO of Rugby Architectural Building Products prior to its
acquisition by ADENTRA, President of Rugby, and most recently as
President of ADENTRA's U.S. Industrial business. In his new role,
he will oversee operational strategy, growth initiatives, and
operational excellence. "As a member of our executive team Drew has
leveraged his strategic, operational, and leadership expertise to
deliver strong results. He has been instrumental in the Company's
growth and his expertise enhances our position to capitalize on the
opportunities ahead," commented Mr. Brown.
About ADENTRA
ADENTRA is one of North
America's largest distributors of architectural building
products to the residential, repair and remodel, and commercial
construction markets. The Company operates a network of 86
facilities in the United States
and Canada. ADENTRA's common shares are listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol ADEN.
SOURCE ADENTRA Inc.
