Torlys hires two senior leaders to increase Canadian presence

HomePress ReleaseTorlys hires two senior leaders to increase Canadian presence

Toronto—Torlys has hired two senior leaders to increase sales and presence in Quebec and Western Canada as part of its growth strategy that began last year. Gilles Bourbonnais is now general manager for the Quebec region and Gavin Beck has taken over as senior sales manager for the Alberta & BC regions. Bourbonnais is responsible for the development of a new business model while Beck will be responsible for all commercial, retail and builder business in Alberta and BC.

“We are committed to executing on our growth strategies in 2015, and are extremely happy that Gilles and Gavin have joined us at this exciting time in our history,” said Peter Barretto, president and CEO. “2014 was all about investing for future growth such as the recent opening of our 31,000-square-foot facility in Calgary that houses office space, a product showroom and a warehouse for our Western customers. 2015 is all about executing with excellence on these investments. Gilles and Gavin will help us achieve success.”

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