Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Metrie, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Shortreed as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 3, 2024. Ms. Shortreed will take over from Ian Banks, who is transitioning to an acquisition integration role before his planned retirement in 2026.
In her new role, Ms. Shortreed will be responsible for strengthening Metrie’s information technology (IT) infrastructure and shaping future IT strategies to drive the company’s ongoing growth. She brings a wealth of experience in engineering, technology consulting, project management, operations, procurement, and innovation. Throughout her career, she has successfully led technology implementations and risk management initiatives across diverse industries, including nuclear energy, pipelines, telecommunications, and technology.
Ms. Shortreed has also been actively involved with several Boards and Advisory Committees, including IBM, Salesforce, Western University, the Conference Board of Canada, the International Women’s Forum, and various career development and skills-building organizations.
Kent Bowie, President and CEO of Metrie, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment: “I am thrilled to welcome Sarah to Metrie and our leadership team. She brings extensive experience in operations and logistics, along with a proven ability to support and influence all facets of business. Sarah is not only a technology leader but also a business leader, and I am confident she will play a critical role in driving Metrie’s success.”
Bowie also highlighted the company’s strong succession planning: “Ian Banks has been an exceptional technology leader for the past 11 years, and we are fortunate to have him applying his project management expertise to acquisition integration before his well-deserved retirement. His contributions will ensure a seamless technology leadership transition and continued operational excellence.”
Ms. Shortreed shared her excitement about joining Metrie: “I am excited to support Metrie’s vision to become the most trusted millwork supplier in North America. My career has afforded me the opportunity to develop and implement forward-thinking technology strategies for industry leaders, and I look forward to doing the same at Metrie.”
The appointment of Ms. Shortreed further strengthens Metrie’s leadership team as the company continues to expand its position in the millwork industry.
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