Lowe’s Canada Appoints New Vice President of Supply Chain

by Katie Lee

Toronto — Lowe’s Canada has named Gregor Stuart as vice president, supply chain, effective July 27, 2015. Stuart joins Lowe’s Canada with over 25 years of supply chain and logistics experience in the retail industry.

In this newly created position, he will be responsible for overseeing the supply chain function and distribution center. Lowe’s will be transitioning to a new 1.3 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center in Milton, Ontario, in November 2015.

Stuart’s appointment supports Lowe’s continued growth in Canada, while ensuring the optimal supply chain infrastructure is in place to serve Lowe’s current stores and expansion plans.

“I am thrilled to have Gregor join our talented group of seasoned leaders at Lowe’s Canada,” says Sylvain Prud’homme, president, Lowe’s Canada. “His vast experience leading supply chain and logistics in top Canadian retail organizations will be critical to our ongoing success as we enhance our capacity to meet the expectations of our growing business.”

Stuart has held various senior roles with prominent Canadian retailers including Loblaw Companies Limited, The Bargain! Shop, Hudson’s Bay Company, Canadian Tire Corporation LTD and National Grocers Co. Ltd.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has more than 1,840 home improvement and hardware stores. In Canada, Lowe’s opened its first stores in December 2007 and now operates 39 stores in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. For more information, visit Lowes.ca.

SOURCE: Lowe’s Canada

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