(March 2013—New York, NY)—The Robert Allen Design Group, a leading designer of fine fabric & design solutions for the interior design trade, both residential and contract, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Nachman as Vice President of Marketing. Nachman, a seasoned executive with over twenty years of experience building leadership brands across the home furnishings and fashion industries, will lead the continued advancement of the Beacon Hill, Robert Allen, Robert Allen Contract, and Robert Allen @home brands.
Phil Kowalczyk, CEO of the Robert Allen Design Group, comments, “Robert will play a critical role in leading the brand experience for our design clientele. His unique background in luxury consumer products and fine home furnishings brands will elevate both our branding and digital leadership. We are excited to have him as part of our team.”
A native New Yorker, Nachman attended Dartmouth College and the Parson’s School of Design. He has held positions with a number of design and lifestyle companies including Hearst, Bloomingdale’s, Steuben, and most recently the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum where he was charged with redirecting retail operations during the museum’s $65 million renovation. Nachman’s passion for product and exceptional eye for design are coupled with a balanced and pragmatic approach to business. At Robert Allen, he will oversee the marketing team and lead its various digital, consumer, and advertising initiatives.
Senior Vice President of Design and Marketing for the Robert Allen Design Group Jennie Wilde remarked, “Robert possesses that special combination of innate design sensibility and business savvy that makes him an exceptional addition to our marketing team. We are looking forward to the value and impact he will bring.”
About The Robert Allen Design Group
The Robert Allen Design Group is one of the world’s largest designers and resources of fine fabrics for the interior design trade and is recognized as a brand leader in its field. Based in the USA, the company sells its products under the Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Robert Allen Contract, and Robert Allen @ Home brands, and is renowned for the Robert Allen Color Library, recognized as the first fine fabric collection to be designed by color. The Robert Allen Design Group has showroom locations throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and an extensive worldwide agent showroom network.