RONA Appoints New CFO

RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating and servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores, is announcing the appointment of Sylvain Girard as Chief Financial Officer as of September 30.

“Sylvain is a seasoned leader with an exceptional track record in developing business strategies that deliver results and profitable growth. He also has good knowledge of the construction and materials industries. I am delighted to welcome him to our Executive Leadership Team and I am convinced that he will be instrumental in helping us achieve our vision of making RONA the best home improvement retailer in Canada,” says J.P. Towner, President and CEO of RONA inc.

“It’s a great pleasure for me to join RONA during this pivotal period in the company’s history. It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to contribute to the repositioning and success of a Canadian brand that’s been around for 85 years,” says Sylvain Girard, CFO of RONA inc.

Sylvain has over 30 years of experience in financial services management for major corporations, both nationally and internationally. He spent some twenty years with General Electric Company, in roles of increasing responsibility, before joining Atkins-Réalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), where he held various positions, including Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Sylvain held the position of Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Resolute Forest Products.

Sylvain will work at the Boucherville head office alongside his colleagues on the Executive Leadership Team, where he will lead the finance teams.

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About RONA

RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. supports Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 21,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. has been one of the Montréal region’s Top Employers since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.

Source: Rona Inc.