Headquarters:

Richmond, BC

Year founded:

1998

Number of employees:

120

Phone:

604 677 4402

Email:

HR@peakproducts.com

Website:

peakproducts.com/en-ca

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/the-peak-group-of-companies

“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”

Erica Kofie, QBE

John Gross

Founder and President

Simon Walker

Executive Vice President

Dan Kiatipis

Senior Vice President, Sales

Leadership

John Gross launched Peak Products in 1998, shortly after earning his MBA from Simon Fraser University. Over the past 25 years, he has grown Peak Products from a small start-up with one product to a global leader offering 1,000 exterior home and outdoor living products exclusively through The Home Depot in Canada and the United States and Bunnings in Australia and New Zealand. As president, he is most proud of the talented team at Peak Products and the company’s close partnership with The Home Depot and its people across North America.

Founder and President

John Gross

As Peak Products’ executive vice president, Simon Walker is responsible for product development, international and North American logistics, IT, marketing, and customer service. He is also directly involved in setting the company’s strategy as well as domestic and international business development. Prior to joining Peak Products in 2002, he worked for a large international logistics company where he held various positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as head of sales and operations for Western North America. Outside of work, Walker enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, skiing, boating, and fishing.

Executive Vice President

Simon Walker

Dan Kiatipis is a highly respected leader whose commitment to excellence and integrity have made him a trusted advisor to colleagues and customers alike. Since joining Peak in 2005, he has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success, developing and launching new product lines, and ensuring that the products are well-positioned in the market. Prior to joining Peak, Kiatipis spent 13 years as a senior divisional product merchant with Home Depot, where he gained a deep understanding of the industry’s retail side. He is a past Home Depot and Hardware News Merchant of the Year award winner.

Senior Vice President, Sales

Dan Kiatipis

Erica Kofie, QBE

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

Mike Stuart

Vice President, Information Technology and Marketing

Mike Stuart’s professional experience covers more than 30 years in software development and IT. He began his career developing and supporting retail point-of-sale software for grocery customers in Western Canada with Mountain Systems, after which he spent five years with Riptide Technologies, delivering software projects to lotteries around the world. Stuart returned to the grocery industry in 2002 with Save-On-Foods in several senior roles. Since 2015, he has been vice president, information technology and marketing with The Peak Group of Companies. He also sits on the supplier advisory committee of The Home Depot Canada Foundation.

Vice President, Information Technology and Marketing

Mike Stuart

Craig Lawson

Vice President, Product Development and Quality

Craig Lawson is a highly respected leader known for his great work ethic and passion for innovation. As vice president, product development and quality, he provides Peak’s technical group with leadership and inspiration in numerous areas including product design, product compliance, and quality assurance. Prior to joining Peak in 2011, Lawson spent 10 years working with Intertek Testing Services, a global product testing and certification company, for which he held senior roles in Canada and Asia. He also spent a decade in steel manufacturing and agricultural research.

Vice President, Product Development and Quality

Craig Lawson

The Peak Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada and the United States. Peak is a highly valued, strategic partner of The Home Depot. Peak’s unique business platform perfectly aligns with The Home Depot’s do-it-yourself and professional customer, and its best-in-class products are offered throughout The Home Depot’s massive retail network. Peak’s greatest strength is its people – a team of remarkably talented, vibrant, and competitive individuals. Quick to act and passionate to win, the Peak team continuously drives the company’s growth, which in turn continuously provides individual career growth. This formula for success is entrenched in a culture where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated, and results and success are rewarded.

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Jean-Marie Pepin

Vice President, North American Logistics and Warehousing

Jenny Wang

Vice President, Finance

Gloria Lam

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Jean-Marie Pepin joined Peak in 2006. He is an experienced professional whose expertise includes logistics management, warehousing distribution, and manufacturing. As Peak’s vice president, North American logistics and warehousing, Pepin oversees all distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout North America and is responsible for all shipments to Home Depot stores, regional distribution centers, dedicated freight corridors, and Home Depot’s other distribution channels. His outstanding leadership and organizational skills, ability to motivate others, and ability to create processes that are efficient and effective have helped Peak Products increase productivity within a team environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Vice President, North American Logistics and Warehousing

Jean-Marie Pepin

Jenny Wang is a Chartered Professional Accountant who joined Peak in 2013 after earning a degree in Business Administration at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. She began her journey at Peak as an accounting assistant and has held progressively more senior positions at Peak. She currently oversees finance, accounting, analytics, and payroll.

Vice President, Finance

Jenny Wang

Gloria Lam joined Peak in 2022. She is an HR professional with a diverse background spanning over 10 years in areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture and fostering a positive work environment where employees can thrive. Lam earned her degree in Human Resources Management at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). She is deeply committed to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance her knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving HR field.

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Gloria Lam

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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Partner

Kimi Shah

Partner

Kimi Shah

“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.” Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”

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