WesternOne Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter Blake as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2014. Mr. Blake will succeed Robert King, who has acted as interim CEO since September 8, 2013. Mr. King will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Blake is currently Chief Executive Officer of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. As announced on October 8, 2013, Mr. Blake is stepping down from Ritchie Bros.