APPOINTMENT OF ANTONIO DI PASQUALE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHARLES GRÉGOIRE-BÉLIVEAU AS VICE PRESIDENT, MERCHANDISING

Boucherville, June 1st, 2022 – BMR Group makes changes to its management team and is proud to announce the appointment of Antonio Di Pasquale as Chief Operating Officer and Charles Grégoire-Béliveau as Vice President, Merchandising.

Antonio Di Pasquale – Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Antonio Di Pasquale joined BMR Group in November 2020 as Vice President, Supply Chain and Operational Excellence. He is an accomplished manager with over 20 years of experience in supply chain management and operations.

A graduate of Polytechnique Montreal in Industrial Engineering, he began his career at GCL Group as a Senior Project Manager, a position he held for 7 years. Well known for his leadership skills, business acumen, commitment to excellence and innovative spirit, he then spent a decade at Agropur, where he enjoyed a flourishing career in several strategic management positions. Before joining BMR in 2020,
Di Pasquale held the position of Supply Chain Director at Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Parts, Accessories & Clothing Division (PAC), where he led a team of 70 professionals in charge of the company’s global operations.

As Chief Operating Officer, Di Pasquale will oversee all BMR Group's operations.

Charles Grégoire-Béliveau – Vice President, Merchandising

Mr. Charles Grégoire-Béliveau has been working in the renovation and hardware industry for over a decade. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal. He joined BMR Group in 2016 as Director, Purchasing for Corporate Stores. As part of his duties, he led the merger of the purchasing, distribution, and corporate stores teams. He was subsequently promoted to Director, Merchandising, and in 2020 was appointed Senior Director, Merchandising. Since his appointment, he has launched several key initiatives including BMR Group's import activities in Asia.

Results-oriented, Mr. Grégoire-Béliveau is an effective and committed leader and is involved in various activities related to the renovation and hardware industry, notably as Chairman of the Board of Éco-Peinture, an organization that regulates and manages paint recycling for the Québec market.

As Vice President, Merchandising, Mr. Grégoire-Béliveau will oversee all activities related to the merchandising and commercialization of products.

There is no doubt that Antonio Di Pasquale and Charles Grégoire-Béliveau will be great assets for the company as BMR Group is experiencing strong growth and is actively pursuing the expansion of its network across Eastern Canada.

From left to right: Antonio Di Pasquale and Charles Grégoire-Béliveau

ABOUT BMR GROUP INC.

Groupe BMR is a subsidiary of Sollio Cooperative Group, which includes more than 275 renovation centres and hardware stores in Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Retail sales for Groupe BMR and its members are estimated at more than $1.5 billion per year and some 8,000 people work within the network. Groupe BMR is the leading Quebec player in the hardware industry and operates under the BMR, Agrizone and Potvin & Bouchard banners. 

CONTACT

Kaven Delarosbil
Director, Communications and Events
BMR Group
450-868-2567
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