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Gesco Appoints Aneil Hussein as President

Brampton, Ontario, Canada - Gesco Industries LP is pleased to announce the appointment of Aneil Hussein to the position of President, Shnier/Division 9, effective December 11th, 2023. 

After completing his bachelor’s degree from Carleton University in 1997, Aneil pursued an MBA degree from the Schulich School of Business. Aneil began his career taking on increasing roles of responsibility in sales, sales management, and business development. He gained extensive flooring experience from companies including Daltile, Anatolia, Armstrong Flooring, and most recently as the regional vice president for Shaw Industries.

Aneil is an experienced professional with expertise in strategic planning, sales management, consumer, and customer analytics, as well as revenue generation. He is a creative marketer with a solid technical and sales background, and the proven ability to create and monetize business opportunities. Aneil has successfully driven significant revenue growth by working closely with inside and outside sales and operations teams. 

Alan Sellery, interim CEO of Gesco and Managing Partner of Ironbridge Equity Partners, expressed confidence in Aneil's leadership. "With his strong flooring background, professionalism, and passion for success, Aneil is a great fit to lead Gesco in this new chapter."

Shnier, founded 85 years ago, is the leading Canadian-based national floor-covering distribution company. It designs, sources, merchandise, markets, sells, and distributes an extensive number of leading licensed and proprietary private label brands, globally sourced and sold to thousands of customers within multiple channels of distribution. Gesco's numerous logistical facilities are strategically located coast to coast within Canada.

 

Media Contact:

John Stewart
Director of Product Development
jstewart@gesco.ca
905-789-3755