Peter de Verteuil, who has been with Vancouver-based Future Shop for the past 12 years, has left his post as director of advertising and public relations. De Verteuil says there were a number of factors behind his decision to leave the 100-store home electronics chain, including the fact that much of his time lately was spent on administrative duties.

De Verteuil says he’s planning to stay in the advertising and marketing field, and will likely start with project work after taking a short break.

Gary Patterson, Future Shop’s chief financial officer, says the company is looking for more advertising people but he isn’t sure whether there will be a direct replacement for de Verteuil.