John Zaplatynsky
Founder at Canada GardenWorks Ltd.
Profile
John Zaplatynsky is the founder of Canada GardenWorks Ltd., which was founded in 1984.
He is also the founder of Pender West Capital Partners, Inc. Mr. Zaplatynsky's current job is as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Gardenworks Ltd.
He is also a Director at Pender West Investors, Inc.Mr. Zaplatynsky's former jobs include being the Chief Executive Officer of Direct Plus Food Group Ltd.
from 2000 to 2001, Chairman of Contech Electronics, Inc., Director of Premium Brands Income Fund from 2007 to 2009, Director of Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.
from 2006 to 2011, Director of Contech Enterprises, Inc. from 2010 to 2015, Independent Director of Premium Brands Holdings Corp.
from 2007 to 2014, and Director of Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc.Mr. Zaplatynsky's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba.
John Zaplatynsky active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Canada GardenWorks Ltd.
 Canada GardenWorks Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Canada GardenWorks Ltd. owns and operates garden retail outlets. The firm distributes plant nursery products including garden plants, supplies, and related accessories. The company was founded by John Zaplatynsky in 1984 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Founder | 01/01/1984 |
Pender West Capital Partners, Inc.
 Pender West Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Pender West Capital Partners Inc. is a private equity firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia | Founder | 01/01/2006 |
| Gardenworks Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Pender West Investors, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Zaplatynsky
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Contech Enterprises, Inc.
 Contech Enterprises, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Contech Enterprises, Inc. design, manufactures, and sells pet and garden products. It caters to the forestry, agriculture, arboriculture, landscape, garden, nursery, greenhouse, and commercial sectors. The firm’s products include animal repellents, insect and rodent controls, sprinklers, dog collars, cones, insect traps, and animal management products. Contech Enterprises was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc.
 Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Sun Gro Horticulture Inc. produced and distributed peat moss and fertilizers. The company was founded in 1929 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2011 |
Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.
 Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. produces and distributes peat and peat-based products. The private company is based in Laval, Canada and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The Canadian company was founded in 1929. Mitchell J. Weaver has been the CEO of the company since 1997. Sun Gro Horticulture Canada was acquired by Sun Gro Horticulture Income Fund from Hines Horticulture, Inc. on March 27, 2002 for $120 million. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2011 |
Premium Brands Income Fund
 Premium Brands Income Fund Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Premium Brands Income Fund markets meat products. Its deli meat, sausage, and convenience foods are sold in Canada under the brands Grimm's, Harvest, Hygaard, McSweeney's and Quality Fast Foods. The company gets its products to retailers through traditional grocery distributors. It is located in Richmond, Canada | Director/Board Member | 28/07/2009 |
| Direct Plus Food Group Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2001 |
Training of John Zaplatynsky
| University of Manitoba | Undergraduate Degree |
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| PREMIUM BRANDS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Premium Brands Income Fund
Premium Brands Income Fund Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Premium Brands Income Fund markets meat products. Its deli meat, sausage, and convenience foods are sold in Canada under the brands Grimm's, Harvest, Hygaard, McSweeney's and Quality Fast Foods. The company gets its products to retailers through traditional grocery distributors. It is located in Richmond, Canada | Consumer Non-Durables |
Contech Electronics, Inc.
 Contech Electronics, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Contech Electronics, Inc. manufactures animal control products. The company is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd.
Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd. produces and distributes peat and peat-based products. The private company is based in Laval, Canada and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The Canadian company was founded in 1929. Mitchell J. Weaver has been the CEO of the company since 1997. Sun Gro Horticulture Canada was acquired by Sun Gro Horticulture Income Fund from Hines Horticulture, Inc. on March 27, 2002 for $120 million. | Distribution Services |
Pender West Capital Partners, Inc.
Pender West Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Pender West Capital Partners Inc. is a private equity firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia | Finance |
Canada GardenWorks Ltd.
Canada GardenWorks Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Canada GardenWorks Ltd. owns and operates garden retail outlets. The firm distributes plant nursery products including garden plants, supplies, and related accessories. The company was founded by John Zaplatynsky in 1984 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Retail Trade |
| Direct Plus Food Group Ltd. | |
Contech Enterprises, Inc.
Contech Enterprises, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Contech Enterprises, Inc. design, manufactures, and sells pet and garden products. It caters to the forestry, agriculture, arboriculture, landscape, garden, nursery, greenhouse, and commercial sectors. The firm’s products include animal repellents, insect and rodent controls, sprinklers, dog collars, cones, insect traps, and animal management products. Contech Enterprises was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Process Industries |
| Gardenworks Ltd. | |
Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc.
Sun Gro Horticulture, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Sun Gro Horticulture Inc. produced and distributed peat moss and fertilizers. The company was founded in 1929 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Process Industries |
| Pender West Investors, Inc. |
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