Rexel Canada Electrical Inc: Jeff Hall to Retire; Roger Little Appointed CEO

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Rudy Provoost, chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Rexel, announced on January 20 that Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. CEO Jeff Hall will retire effective February 28, 2014.

Jeff joined the Canadian operations in 1992 as VP, Logistics and was promoted to VP of the Westburne banner in 2003. Jeff has been CEO of Rexel Canada since 2005. On his retirement, Jeff will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Rexel North America, the parent company of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. He will remain a member of Rexel’s Executive Committee.

Effective March 1, Roger Little, VP of the Westburne Banner, assumes the position of CEO, Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. Roger joined the Westburne organization in Canada in 1995 as an Automation Specialist. He has advanced through the organization, holding positions in sales, sales management and general management. Serving as General Manager of four Westburne divisions and more recently as VP has given him a solid understanding of customers and market dynamics across the country.

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