Lock Search Group Leading CEO Search for Atlas Sign & Awning
June 23, 2026 – Toronto-headquartered executive recruitment firm Lock Search Group is currently seeking a new CEO for Atlas Sign & Awning. For over 30 years, Atlas Sign & Awning has helped businesses across Canada and the United States stand out through custom commercial signage, awnings, and branded architectural elements. Based in Langley, BC, they’ve built a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship — and now they’re looking for the leader to take them into their next chapter.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a seasoned leader who thrives at the intersection of operations, sales, and people. You’ll report directly to the CEO of the holding company and have autonomy to define strategy, set priorities, and make critical decisions with full P&L accountability to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
Those applying should have a bachelor’s degree with a focus in business, commerce, or operations management. Candidates must have five to seven years of senior level management with a focus on profitably scaling organizations through effective and strategic business development, sales and marketing plans. The organization is looking for someone with a proven track record of success in leadership within a manufacturing setting as well as the ability to communicate, and present at an exceptional level – both written and verbal. Demonstrate critical and strategic thinking skills, including decision making skills is important as well as previous experience creating, developing, and executing sales plans that involve budgeting and deep goal setting.
With offices across Canada and parts of the U.S., Lock Search Group is an executive search and recruitment firm with a track record of success. Every consultant at Lock has held a leadership role in the industry they now recruit for. The firm’s search consultants have an average tenure of 12 years.
Jack Gawen and Ben Lamarche are managing directors of Lock. Over the course of more than 17 years, Mr. Gawen has played significant roles for such market leaders as Ceridian, American Express and Workopolis. He comes to Lock with direct experience in delivering results for enterprises large and small. Mr. Gawen has been at the forefront of establishing and building sales divisions from the ground up. His passion for winning, success, and client focus are the key factors in his development.
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Mr. Lamarche has been with the Lock family for over 15 years, working initially out of Montreal and now based in the Toronto office. He started his recruitment career in life sciences. Mr. Lamarche has extensive experience in managing complex recruitment projects. In the last few years, he has had success in managing true leadership roles (CEO, president, GM, COO, CFO) within a number of organizations.
Red Bull Alliance
Lock Search Group recently formed a partnership with Red Bull Canada to help build out the leadership team at their new Frazer Valley facility in Chilliwack BC. The firm is actively recruiting for their new technical manager position.
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“This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognized brand during a foundational phase — and to be part of something that’s just getting started,” Lock Search Group said in a LinkedIn post.
Red Bull Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Red Bull GmbH, the Austria-based global energy drink company, and is responsible for the marketing, distribution, and brand activation of Red Bull products across the country. Headquartered in Toronto, the business operates within the beverage manufacturing sector, focusing on canned energy drinks while supporting a broader strategy built around sports, media, and lifestyle marketing initiatives.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
