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Leon’s Taps Dave Freeman to Head The Brick Division
October 31,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Leon’s Furniture Limited (LNF.TO) announced that it has promoted long-time Brick executive Dave Freeman to president of its Brick division, effective Nov. 1.
“It is with pleasure that after a lengthy process of due diligence and review, we have chosen Dave Freeman to be the President of our Brick division,” said Edward Leon, president and chief operating officer of Leon’s. “Dave has been a valuable member of the Brick organization for over 35 years. We are confident that his leadership and success in several senior roles, have prepared him to lead the Brick into many years of continued growth and profitability.”
Freeman joined the Brick in 1980 as a member of the company’s distribution team. He has held a variety of roles in his 36 years with the organization, most recently as senior vice president of operations.
Leon’s Furniture Limited is the largest retailer of furniture, appliances and electronics in Canada. It operates more than 300 stores under retail banners Leon’s, The Brick, The Brick Mattress Store, The Brick Clearance Centre and United Furniture Warehouse.