Metrie® Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metrie®, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of millwork solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stewart Andrade as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Jeremy Black, who will be retiring at the end of August 2026.

Mr. Andrade brings to Metrie deep experience across finance, strategy and business development, including investor relations, research, and mergers and acquisitions. He previously served as CFO and Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Teekay Tankers, a NYSE-listed global organization, and the largest publicly listed company in its asset class. There, he helped build one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry, increasing liquidity while significantly reducing debt and ultimately achieving a substantial net cash position.

“Stewart brings to Metrie an excellent combination of skills and experience, well beyond finance. He has led major global business development initiatives, secured long-term commercial agreements that generated meaningful earnings growth, established international operating structures, and worked extensively with investors, analysts, banks, boards, and executive leadership teams around the world,” commented Kent Bowie, Chief Executive Officer, Metrie. “His track record of growing shareholder value, prudent capital allocation, and managing operational excellence will help deliver on our vision to be the most trusted millwork company in North America. Moreover, his collaborative leadership style and ability to build high performance teams will create further alignment across Metrie, as we continue to grow.”

“The Company is an industry leader, and I am looking forward to working with the commercial, functional and ownership teams to continue the success and growth of Metrie in my new role,” commented Mr. Andrade.

“This careful transition speaks to the maturity of Metrie’s governance model; and I would like to thank Jeremy for his thoughtful and active participation through the recruitment process,” continued Mr. Bowie. “Jeremy has provided steady leadership, strong financial stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to our people, partners, and shareholders throughout his seven years at Metrie. His expertise and leadership have been instrumental in helping guide us through a period of significant growth and transformation, while building a strong and highly capable Finance organization. We wish him a long and enjoyable retirement.”

ABOUT METRIE®:

Founded in 1926, Metrie began as a small family-owned and -operated millwork business in Vancouver, B.C. Since then, Metrie’s commitment to quality and customer experience has helped the company expand operations to include seven domestic millwork manufacturing sites and 32 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. With extensive production capabilities in solid wood and MDF, complemented by moulding and door pre-finishing expertise, Metrie has earned its reputation as a trusted supplier through dedication to delivering millwork solutions for its customers.

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