RONA inc. names new President and CEO
by CM Staff
RONA inc., a home improvement retailer and manufacturer operating and servicing stores across Canada, announces the appointment of J. P. Towner to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.
J.P. Towner, President and Chief Executive Officer of RONA inc. (CNW Group/RONA inc.)
BOUCHERVILLE — RONA inc., a home improvement retailer and manufacturer operating and servicing stores across Canada, announces the appointment of J. P. Towner to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.
Towner joined RONA in October 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. He is an executive with experience in corporate strategy, financial management and leadership, who reportedly has a background of driving profitable growth, and will try to support RONA’s ambition of becoming the best home improvement retailer in Canada. J.P. Towner has previously held leadership roles in high-profile Canadian retail and construction companies, including Chief Financial Officer at Dollarama and Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Pomerleau Inc.
“I am greatly honored to assume the leadership of this Canadian household name. It’s an exciting time for RONA as we are building the future of this iconic brand that has been serving Canadians for the past 85 years. We have an exceptional team in place which I’m proud to lead into the next phase of this company as we strive to help Canadians build their homes and dreams,” said J. P. Towner.
