Zhen Lee Appointed Sonepar Canada VP Vendor Relations

Zhen Lee Appointed Sonepar Canada VP Vendor Relations

June 11, 2026

Sonepar Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Zhen Lee as Vice-President, Vendor Relations, effective June 8, 2026.

Zhen has more than 20 years of experience across procurement, vendor relations, operational management, and strategic sourcing. His depth of expertise and innovative approach will support Sonepar Canada’s continued focus on strengthening vendor partnerships and delivering value across its operations.

Prior to joining Sonepar Canada, Zhen Lee served as Vice-President of Procurement at CAPREIT, where he led the national transformation of the procurement function and developed a high-performing supplier network. He has also held senior leadership roles at Cadillac Fairview and RBC, where he led major initiatives in strategic sourcing, and operational optimization.

“Zhen brings a great combination of strategic vision, operational expertise and a deep understanding of supplier partnerships,” said Dan Drazilov, Vice-President, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development, Sonepar Canada. “His leadership will play a key role in strengthening our vendor relationships and advancing our ability to deliver greater value to our customers across the country.”

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