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The Canadian DIY retailer Rona has a new CEO. Alain Ménard was appointed President and CEO with effect from 1 October 2026. He succeeds J. P. Towner, who is now a Senior Advisor at Sycamore Partners, Rona’s parent company. Towner also sits on Rona’s Board of Directors. Ménard joined Rona in 2024 as Senior Vice President, responsible for Affiliated Dealers.

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