LANGLEY, BC –– ADENTRA, a North American leading provider of building products, has appointed Drew Dickinson as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2025.

The addition of a COO role aligns with ADENTRA’s strategic growth plan, Destination 2028, which aims to increase annual sales from $2.2 billion to $3.5 billion over the next four years. Dickinson will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure the effective execution of strategic goals.

“Drew’s extensive experience and deep understanding of our business make him the ideal candidate for this critical role,” said Rob Brown, CEO of ADENTRA. “His leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth and delivering exceptional value to our customers, employees, vendors, and shareholders.”

Dickinson, who has been with ADENTRA and its predecessor companies for 32 years, will transition from his current position as president of the U.S. Industrial business. In his new role, he will have overall responsibility for the company’s industrial customer brands Hardwoods, Paxton Lumber and Rugby Architectural Building Products, and Pro Dealer/Home Center customer brands Novo Building Products, Mid-Am Supply and Woolf Distributing.