McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Steven Parewyck as Vice President, Operations at NDL Industries. Steven will lead the company’s global operations, optimizing supply chain performance, driving process improvements, and modernizing systems to support NDL’s continued growth. Based in Vancouver, he will partner closely with the executive leadership team to enhance scalability, strengthen financial oversight, and advance NDL’s digital transformation initiatives.
Steven is a dynamic international executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience across military, manufacturing, and global industrial environments. He most recently served as General Manager at Vitrum Glass Group, where he led three manufacturing sites across Western Canada and achieved double-digit topline growth through strategic planning and operational excellence. Prior to that, he spent over two decades with Bekaert, a global leader in steel wire transformation and coatings, holding senior leadership roles across North America, Latin America, and Asia. As Senior Vice President for the Americas, he oversaw eight manufacturing facilities, nine joint ventures, and €730 million in consolidated revenue. Steven earned a Master’s in Industrial Business Management from the Catholic University of Leuven and a Master of Science in Polytechnic Engineering from the Royal Military Academy in Belgium.
NDL Industries is a leading global distributor of high-performance HVAC, refrigeration, and hydronics components. Founded in 1987, the company has evolved from an engineering consultancy into a trusted manufacturing and distribution partner serving customers across North America, South America, and Europe. Now backed by Gladius Partners, NDL continues to expand its product portfolio and sustainable CO₂ refrigeration solutions through a focus on innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
This search was led by Managing Partner Paul Gibbons, Principal Colin Dolson, and Consultant Christiana Chan.