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Company Executives


Seth Marks
Seth Marks
President & Chief Executive Officer

Seth is a veteran of the consumer products industry and has worked on all sides of the consumer products food chain, primarily as a "merchant liquidator". In 2007, Seth was a co-founder, investor, and President and CEO of Talon Merchant Capital, a Chicago-based wholesale liquidation business, which was acquired by Liquidation World in 2009. Prior to founding Talon Merchant Capital, Seth co-founded Big Lots Capital, the liquidation arm of Big Lots Stores Inc., a Fortune 500 company. Prior to Big Lots, Seth co-founded Hilco Wholesale Trading (subsequently acquired by Cerberus and Goldman Sachs) where he was responsible for deal origination, valuation, acquisition and disposition strategies and helped build the business into the leading liquidation firm in the US. Seth also serves on Liquidation World's board of directors.

Lynda Murray
Lynda Murray
Senior Vice President Marketing

Lynda joined the Liquidation World team in 2009 and brought with her an extensive background in marketing & communications and a unique combination of business acumen, agency experience and proven leadership in turnaround environments. She played a key role in the revitalization of Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods and was integral in the 'green' re-branding and repositioning of Sanimax Inc, a global agriculture enterprise.

 

Chris Rath
Chris Rath CMA
Chief Financial Officer

Chris joined Liquidation World in 2008 following a six year tenure with Katz Group Canada Ltd. (Rexall and Pharma Plus Drug Stores) where he served first as Controller and then as Director Store Audit and Supplier Revenue for the 350 store chain.  Prior to joining Katz, Chris worked for 14 years in financial roles in manufacturing with experience in the primary and secondary steel industry and tier one automotive plastics.  Chris is a Certified Management Accountant.

 

Lynda Murray
Jeff Weinman
Vice President of Real Estate

Jeff joined LW in 2010 with 20 years experience in corporate real estate with three national companies, most recently Burger King Restaurants of Canada. Over a 14 year period, he successfully managed site evaluation, negotiation and construction of over 130 locations across the country as well as leading teams responsible for the rationalization and structuring of existing leases. Jeff is well known and respected within the retail real estate industry for building strong strategic partnerships and alliances.

 

Chad Richardson BSc.
Director of Information Systems

Chad Richardson originally joined Liquidation World in 1996 as a store associate providing ground level experience in the Company's operations.  Upon completion of his Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems Chad rejoined the Company in 1999 and spent a number of years working in all areas of the Company's information systems.  In 2003 he became the Director of Information Systems and has since lead the IS team.  During his tenure with the Company, Chad has project managed the implementation of our new merchandise management system, the largest capital investment in the history of the company.

Carol Ryan
Director of Merchandise

Carol is a Liquidation World veteran. She joined the Company in 1993 after earning a diploma in Business Administration. Carol started out in the Company’s Cambridge store and within months was recruited to handle administrative functions in the front office. Shortly thereafter, Carol joined the buying team. Over the years, Carol has scored many great deals for the Company and today, as Director of Merchandise, oversees Liquidation World’s team of closeout buyers.