Canadian Solutions for Business Welcomes New Leaders in Canada
Canadian Solutions for Business (CSB) is pleased to welcome four new leaders: Joshua Shaw, Director of Sales Recruiting; Nick Bogias, Director of Onboarding; Sarkis Barkanian, Director of Vendor Relations; and Yana Lopes, Marketing and Social Media Coordinator. Together they will strengthen CSB’s sales network, vendor partnerships and communications across the Canadian market.
Joshua Shaw brings more than a decade of national experience in the promotional products industry, supporting distributors across Canada in navigating trends and aligning with the right products for their clients. With leadership roles at Debco HPG and Cutter & Buck, he is recognized for responsiveness and building strong distributor relationships.
“I am excited to work alongside distributors in Canada to grow their business by utilizing the wide array of technology and financial services that CSB provides, allowing them to focus on what they do best, selling and providing frictionless service to their clients,” said Shaw.
Nick Bogias is a seasoned business leader with executive roles at Pepsico, Bell Canada, Virgin Mobile and Good Things Promotional Products and Apparel, known for driving growth, leading transformations and building strong customer-focused teams.
“I can’t wait to engage and work with the amazing vendor community and partnerships to help us all grow and be the best we can be,” said Bogias. “CSB is powered by ASB’s history of building a solution-based and people-focused business, and I am proud to be part of this growth in Canada.”
Sarkis Barkanian is a natural connector with experience managing enterprise accounts at Staples Promotional Products Canada and collaborating with vendors in the automotive sector to develop custom merchandise programs, including for EV brands.
“When I first met Larry and the CSB team, I felt as if I had known them forever,” said Barkanian. “The professionalism, teamwork, and family-oriented culture made me excited to join CSB, and in my role I plan to foster clear communication, prioritize responsiveness, and build trust-based partnerships that drive long-term growth.”
Yana Lopes, Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, earned her diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Sheridan College and now leads CSB’s digital communications.
“Joining CSB feels like the perfect next step,” said Lopes. “It is an amazing opportunity to grow and learn alongside an incredible team, and I am excited to share the stories that make this company so special with the world.”