Canada’s largest dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer has announced the appointment of a new President and CEO. Ian White will take over the role on November 18th that was vacated by Kevin Macnab due to retirement.
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.
Ian White, Incoming President and CEO of Home Hardware
Ian comes to hardware after spending ten years at Parkland Corporation, a global fuel and convenience retailer. He held a number of senior executive roles there, culminating as the President of Parkland Canada, the largest operating division.
The Board is thrilled to welcome Ian White as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. 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.
Christine Hand, Chair of the Board at Home Hardware
Home Hardware is a home improvement retailer with more than 1,000 stores operating under the Home Hardware name and affiliated brands. On the outdoor cooking side of the business they sell popular brands such as Charbroil, Weber, Traeger, Blackstone, Pit Boss and Ooni. They also sell Canadian brands Napoleon and Broil King, which are traditionally found in BBQ stores in the US.