The leading Canadian branded merchandise company enters new financial leadership chapter.
Toronto, ON, Canada (MAY 1, 2023) – Genumark, Canada’s largest distributor of corporate branded merchandise, welcomes Mike Garcia as its new Executive VP, Finance as longtime Chief Financial Officer and Executive VP, John Gill retired from his role on April 28, 2023.
John Gill began his career with Genumark in September of 2000. For over 22 years, he stewarded the company through continuous financial growth, securing Genumark’s position as one of North America’s strongest and most respected branded merchandise distributors.
“Thanks to John’s expert guidance, Genumark has a solid foundation on which to build for decades to come,” says Mark Freed, Executive Chairman. “I am grateful for his leadership, his integrity, his friendship, and his countless contributions to Genumark. I am immensely proud and fortunate to have worked alongside John all these years. He undoubtedly has played one of the starring roles in the story of our company.”
As of May 1, 2023, Mike Garcia has been promoted to Executive VP, Finance, where he will lead Genumark’s financial growth. Mike took on this critical role after joining Genumark in 2022, where he was Director of Finance.
“As we position ourselves for a new era of innovations in our industry, I am thrilled to have Mike in this important leadership role,” says Mitch Freed, CEO. “His background as a CPA, having held multiple Controller and Director of Finance roles in the manufacturing and distribution industries, makes him well-suited to guide us financially as we plan for the future.”
Those future plans include Genumark’s commitment to being a sustainability leader in the branded merchandise industry and promoting a strong and diverse supply chain that better reflects its core values of collaboration, equity, and responsible leadership.
Please join the Genumark family in thanking and congratulating John Gill on his retirement and welcoming Mike Garcia to the leadership team.
