Gerry Byle joined Kaz as the General Manager of its Milton, Ontario-based Canadian business in 2002. In the five years prior to this, he held the same job for Honeywell Consumer Products (which Kaz acquired at the same time). He's helped to take a company public, held various sales and marketing positions, and managed several successful international business concerns while working for diverse, well-known companies like Remington Shaver, Philips Electronics, Bionaire, and The Rival Company. He currently serves as Past Chairman of the Board at the Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association. Gerry has a degree in Business Administration from Ryerson University.