Integrated Supply Network (ISN), an international distributor of automotive tools, garage equipment and supplies, has announced that Miguel Angers has assumed the role of President for their ISN Canada operations as of November 16, 2020.
Angers has been working in the automotive industry for over 14 years. Most recently he served as Vice-President, General Manager at Uni-Select Inc., overseeing all stores operations across Canada, representing over 70 locations and 600 employees. Miguel previously held dual roles as Vice-President of Merchandising & Regional Vice-President of Sales and Customer Service. Over the years at Uni-Select, Miguel held various positions as Vice President of Merchandising overseeing product management, pricing strategy and margin management, strategic purchasing and procurement for warehouses and corporate stores.
“We couldn’t be happier to have someone of Miguel’s calibre take our Canadian business to the next level. Building ISN’s strategy in partnership with our suppliers it became clear the opportunity for Canada growth is significant and Miguel’s experience with large national customers, supplier relationship management and building a team puts ISN in a great position,” said Tim Kolbus, CEO, ISN.
Focus, strategy
In the first months of his new role, Angers principal focus will be on executing a strategic review of the market strategy, value proposition, customer experience, productivity and accuracy of operations and logistics. He will be instrumental in identifying growth accelerators and executing on them for the coming years. Angers experience and vision will help to position ISN Canada as a National leader in the automotive aftermarket.
“ISN Canada has a robust track record of growth with solid fundamentals in three core segments of tools, equipment and lubrication systems,” said Angers. “I am thrilled to be joining a team of passionate and dynamic people who not only overcame the challenges of COVID-19 but initiated the roll out of our new ERP system, quite an undertaking in these unprecedented times. Everyone I have had the opportunity to meet with is invested in making ISN Canada the most trusted partner for automotive tools and equipment, coast to coast, and across all channels. I am looking forward to sharing my desire to win, to build a customer-centric organization and a great place to work for all our teammates.”
Miguel was named Industry 2014 Young Leader of the Year by the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada. He also received Uni-Select’s annual President’s Award for 2015.
