McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Nick Efthimiadis as President at MD Charlton. Nick will be responsible for managing the overall performance of the company and positioning it for its next phase of growth. With a focus on culture, customer service, and quality, he will lead the team to further professionalize and elevate the business for continued success.
Nick brings a wealth of experience to the role as a values-driven executive. Throughout his career, he has had tremendous success leading large and mid-sized companies through rapid growth while building highly engaged and motivated teams. Previously, he served as President of a privately held custom product manufacturer and distributor of tactical soft goods, where he developed strong relationships within the defense, military, government, and law enforcement space. Additionally, his background in sales, marketing, and product development will contribute to MD Charlton’s growth as he transitions into this role.
MD Charlton, owned by Gladius Equity Partners, is Canada’s leading national distributor of tactical and duty equipment and has revolutionized the way Canada’s police, military, and other first-responders discover and select their clothing, weapons, and other mission-critical equipment.
Gladius Partners is a Vancouver-based boutique private equity firm that partners with well-established, profitable mid-market businesses in the Pacific Northwest. At Gladius, there is a commitment to a buy-and-hold “permanent private equity” strategy, focusing on long-term value creation and success in lieu of short-term gains.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull Managing Partner Paul Gibbons, Senior Consultant + Head of Recruitment Brittany Stansfield, and Senior Consultant Quyen Doan.