Exec. Changes in Furniture Companies
Friday, July 25, 2014
New faces, known faces at the helm
Leadership changes have taken place at several casual furniture manufacturers. Three high-end companies have new chief executives. A fourth manufacturer is a newcomer to the category, with its outdoor division led by a casual furniture veteran.
Randy Wells is the new CEO of Gloster Furniture Company. He has more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry, most recently worked with Stanley Furniture. There he was vice president, Creative and Brand Development. He also has been an executive with International Market Centers, owners of the Las Vegas Furniture Market and many furniture showroom buildings in High Point.
Visit the Gloster Furniture website.
Jim Hardy is the new president of Brown Jordan Co. Hardy has a strong background in retail sales, having served most recently as president of Jack Wills, a brand specializing in British-inspired fashions as well as goods for the home. Hardy also spent more than 20 years with the Ralph Lauren organization, including stints as senior vice president and head of Stores for the Polo and Rugby Ralph Lauren brands.
Visit the Brown Jordan Company website.
Erwin Gremmer is the new president of Domus Ventures. Gremmer, an industry veteran who once led Grosfillex, Rubbermaid/Allibert and Tricomfort also has served as Tropitone’s vice president of Sales and Business Development. Gremmer will relocate from California to North Carolina, where Domus Ventures has offices in High Point.
Visit the Domus Ventures website.
Gary McCray, formerly president of Lane Venture, is president of newly created Klaussner Outdoor, a division of Klaussner Home Furnishings. Privately held Klaussner, founded in 1963 and based in Asheboro, North Carolina, is the nation’s fourth-largest furniture company. Klaussner Outdoor previewed some of its initial designs at the July Preview Show in Chicago. The company expects to roll out seven collections at the September Casual Market, exhibiting in 3,500 sq. ft. in a temporary showroom.
Visit the Klaussner Outdoor website.
