Boucherville, Québec — Leaders in the world of automotive refinishing industry, Uni-Select, is excited to announce that Brian McManus is to be appointed Executive Chair of the company’s board of directors later this spring, according to a press release from Thursday.
McManus is set to officially take on the position following an election among the members of the board, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13, 2021.
A seasoned executive, having recently served as president and CEO of Stella-Jones Inc. for close to 20 years, McManus saw Stella-Jones grow from under $100 million in revenues to more than $2 billion.
“We are extremely pleased to have Brian join Uni-Select in the newly-created position of Executive Chair. Brian is recognized as the strategic mind behind the exceptional growth and value creation in his previous role and we anticipate leveraging his outstanding experience and track record to spearhead the strategic direction of Uni-Select,” said Michelle Cormier, chair of the board of Uni-Select.
“Over the past few years, we have implemented several optimization initiatives to create a leaner and more agile company, effectively generating over $84 million in annualized cost savings. Today, Uni-Select is much stronger and well-positioned for profitable growth as the markets progressively recover. Brian is well recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and capacity to execute a well-planned strategy that he develops with his team. I look forward to working in close collaboration with Brian to take Uni-Select to the next level and continue to build shareholder value,” said Uni-Select president and CEO, Brent Windom.
McManus commented on his appointment, expressing his enthusiasm for developing plans for many years ahead.
“I am excited for the opportunity to join Uni-Select and to work with the Board and the management team to develop the blueprint for the next few years with a focus on growing the business and value creation. Our ability to draw on Brent’s understanding and knowledge of both Uni-Select and the industry is valuable for Uni-Select and the team,” said McManus.
