Commonwealth Building Supplies (CBS Bahamas) yesterday confirmed that Brent Burrows II has been promoted to the post of managing director with effect from today.

Mr Burrows joined CBS in 2019, and has led the company’s retail and digital evolution. He headed the launch and implementation of the company’s cbsbahamas.com website to make it a premier online destination for home improvement products.

Most recently, Mr Burrows served as the company’s vice-president of retail and sales, where he spearheaded key growth initiatives including the launch of the CBS PROstore and expansion of the its online platform to include special order sales. CBS Bahamas said this expansion has provided Bahamian customers with access to more than one million products, thereby strengthening its ability to meet a broader range of hardware and home improvement needs.

“I’m excited, it’s a real honour,” Mr Burrows said of his appointment. “When you look at what we’ve done with customer service and expanding our offerings, it’s safe to say that we’ve built something special over the past seven years, and I’m looking forward to continue building on that.

“We’re the nation’s trusted leader in the home improvement space, so we owe it to our customers to maintain that reputation while continuing to provide them with more value for their hardware and home improvement needs. I look forward to working hand-in-hand with our team on this next phase of growth.”

CBS Bahamas said Mr Burrows will maintain the company’s focus on customer service excellence, operational growth and expanded access to products and solutions for customers throughout The Bahamas. He will oversee the ongoing development of its retail, commercial and digital businesses, while building on the company’s long-standing reputation.