MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Ugo Okwuagwu has joined Blum Canada Limited as head of sales and marketing with responsibility for the company’s sales and marketing functions in Canada.
Okwuagwu brings experience in business leadership, strategy development, sales and marketing management, and business development.
“I was attracted to Blum by our culture of innovation, dedication to top-quality products that improve quality of life, and our respectful and consistent care for our people, customers, and partners,” Okwuagwu said. “I am excited to be part of Blum at this point, with the rollout of our new strategy and increased focus on greater partnership with our customers while providing full solutions for their applications. It is a privilege and honour to join our exceptionally talented and competent team who will play a leading role in delivering Blum products and services to our valued customers.”
Before joining Blum, Okwuagwu was the director of marketing for Makita Canada where he led all marketing functions including product management, brand communications, e-commerce, digital marketing, web development, and creative marketing.
Prior to that, Okwuagwu was market segment manager at a division of Illinois Tool Works with responsibility for driving organic growth and focused selling in construction, general manufacturing and non-commercial markets, primarily in the United States and Canada.
Okwuagwu also spent nine years with Hilti Corp. in various positions in North America and Europe, covering segment and trade management, corporate business development. and international project sales management.Okwuagwu earned an MBA from Cranfield University School of Management in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading about history, business and current affairs, swimming, music, and visiting new places. 

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