July 3, 2014 – Sonepar Canada has appointed Ivan Gissing to director of Sesco East, where he is responsible for leading the entire Sesco East business, with all branch managers and head office reporting directly to him.

“As we consolidate our business in southern Ontario, we need a leader that understands our customer dynamic and targeted end markets,” said Todd Walford, president of Sonepar Ontario. “The level of expertise and experience that is brought to Sonepar Ontario through the hiring of Ivan Gissing will provide great insight to our management team, and revitalize our leadership in the industrial space.”

Walford went on to say that Ivan, who possesses a degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University, is “poised to make a positive impact on our business, offering his proficiency in the manufacturing and electrical market”.

Established in 1922, Sesco is a full-line electrical distributor serving residential, commercial and industrial contractors in the Greater Toronto Area.