Bio
Experience
-
Nikko Ceramics Inc
-
Fairview, NJ
-
Senior VP Marketing & Brand Development
-
Feb 2008 - Feb 2015
-
Fairview, NJ
Luxury tableware company, producing dinnerware in Japan, both under own brand Nikko and as OEM products. Responsible for sales, marketing, brand development and product development initiatives in North America, as well as for export sales to international customers in the Americas.
-
-
-
Movado Group, Inc.
-
Paramus, NJ
-
Product Development Manager
-
2003 - 2007
-
Paramus, NJ
Luxury goods company with several well known watch brands, listed on NYSE.Responsible for product development and sourcing of exclusive gifts and tabletop items for Movado boutiques. Product categories included clocks, fine pens, small leather goods, baby silver items, fragranced candles, art glass objects, crystal, photo frames & men's gifts.
-
-
-
-
Product Development Manager
-
1998 - 2003
Tabletop companies with license for Calvin Klein home goods (hard home). Responsible for product development and sourcing of crystal, flatware, dinnerware, woodenware and silver plated gifts from Asian and European vendors. Liaison with the fashion house Calvin Klein. Product development and quality control visits to factories. Also sourced art glass for the Sasaki brand.
-
-
-
Rosenthal USA Ltd.
-
Carlstadt, NJ
-
Marketing Director
-
1996 - 1997
-
Carlstadt, NJ
US subsidiary of German parent company, importing luxury porcelain and crystal.In charge of marketing, consumer and market research, as well as product development with new vendors. Also responsible for sales to major department stores in New York and for sales to Gianni Versace boutiques, as house accounts.
-
-
-
Iittala Group
-
Mahopac, NY & Stamford CT
-
VP Marketing
-
1989 - 1996
-
Mahopac, NY & Stamford CT
US subsidiary of Scandinavian tableware companyResponsible for US product assortment, pricing, sales programs, trade shows, art exhibits, store events and showrooms. Sales force management. Handled two largest customers - Crate & Barrel & MoMA - as house accounts. Developed museum marketing program and distribution in Canada.
-
-
Education
-
University of Helsinki
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science
Suggested Services
This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection
Industry Focus. “Luxury Goods and Jewelry”
Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.
References
Social Profiles
Community