April 5, 2017
Effective April 24, 2017, Dave Syer will report directly to CEO Roger Little, and will be a member of the Executive Management Committee for Rexel Canada Electrical Inc.
His responsibilities will include accountability for developing and directing strategic efforts to improve market penetration and ensure profitable growth within Westburne Canada.
Dave will also be responsible for planning, directing, monitoring and ensuring the attainment of financial and non-financial objectives.
Dave joins Westburne from Sonepar Canada Inc., where he held the position of Vice President, Vendor Relations and Business Development. Prior to Sonepar Canada Inc. Dave held numerous management positions with Hubbell Canada LP, including Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Dave has close to 30 years of sales leadership experience within the Canadian electrical industry.
Dave holds a Diploma in Business, Marketing Management option from Ryerson University.
Michael Gentile, President and CEO of Philips Lighting Canada, has had a long and distinguished career in the electrical industry and more recently the lighting industry. None of this is by chance. Always in decision-making circles since beginning his career, Michael spends the first 10 years first at Siemens, and subsequently in lighting at Osram as Vice President Finance and Vice President Sales and Marketing. After that, he joins Philips Lighting.
Michael agreed to share a few moments with us to discuss his career trajectory, the industry, trends, worries, and wishes. A tour of his career is also a tour through a key period in the industry and a reflection of its adaptability to new technologies — from an expert's point of view.
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Laura Dempsey has been working as an outside sales representative for E.B. Horsman & Son for over 15 years, and is a member of the BCEA U40 network of young professionals. She lives in Langley, BC and is proud of her position and work with E.B. Horsman, particularly as she is the second Dempsey generation to work for the company.
Laura’s mother Shelly has worked at E.B. Horsman for over 25 years, and instilled in Laura a determination to succeed. Laura followed in her mother’s footsteps after witnessing how much her mother enjoyed her work and the people she works with at E.B. Horsman.
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I've known John Sencich since CEW began publishing. He agreed from the outset to be part of the newsletter’s Editorial Board. His contribution was regular and sustained. Always present to answer my technical questions, and refer me to the right person for additional information as needed. Always available despite his role as senior leader of an influential company.
Over the past five years, many industry insiders have cited John Sencich when I asked them to name someone who had made a difference in their lives or had inspired them as a leader.
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