Michael Debono.

MONTREAL—WestGroupe has promoted Michael Debono to executive vice president of global sales, where he will lead the global development and implementation of strategic sales in Toronto, Ontario.

“I am confident that, with the support of WestGroupe’s sales and management teams, we will achieve even greater success in the coming years. I feel fortunate to be a part of such a forward thinking company,” said Debono.

In June 2005, Debono joined WestGroupe as the Canadian national sales manager to oversee the expansion of the Canadian sales force. He was promoted to vice president of North American sales in March 2010 and has been instrumental in the global growth of WestGroupe, the company said. Before 2005, he spent 15 years working with many prominent brands.

“Judging by the achievements he has made to date, I am positive that he will be tremendous in this new role,” said Michael Suliteanu, president of WestGroupe. “He will surely play a critical role in the continued success of the WestGroupe portfolio of brands globally.”