Home Hardware Announces Peter Ferreira as Vice President, Distribution

Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Ferreira to the newly created position, Vice President, Distribution, effective March 27.

Reporting directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, Peter will be accountable for all of Home Hardware’s distribution operations, facilities, and equipment. He will also execute the national distribution strategy related to processes, planning, standardization, product storage, and order processing.

With over 20 years of supply chain industry expertise, Peter held progressive roles with PepsiCo Canada where he most recently oversaw national distribution operations. At the helm of Home Hardware’s distribution team, Peter will utilize his considerable project management skills, understanding of warehouse technology, and award- winning leadership techniques to support the organization’s growth strategy.

“At Home Hardware, the community we create is crucial to our success. Not only does Peter have the perfect experience for this position, but he is also well-known for motivating and inspiring the people around him. He’s an incredible addition to Home Hardware’s leadership team,” says John Dyksterhuis, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Home Hardware Stores Limited.

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a well-known Canadian company,” says Peter Ferreira. “Home Hardware has a reputation of excellence, and I look forward to being a driving force in their distribution strategy; building on their already successful processes that customers trust.”

About Home Hardware Stores Limited
Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre, and Home Furniture banners. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have extensive distribution and marketing capabilities as well as access to thousands of quality, brand name and private label products. Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Brands and Best Managed Companies and is committed to helping Canadians with all of their project needs. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.

For more information, please contact: media@homehardware.ca