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Martin Names New President, Gil Martin Becomes CEO
May 6,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on May 7, 2010
Edward Andrew has joined Martin Home Furnishings as president.
Andrew has more than 20 years experience managing consumer product manufacturing companies. In his new position, Andrew is responsible for managing Martin's brands and categories, expanding its North American manufacturing facility and broadening its network of Asian partners.
Bringing Ed on board is the most recent step in our growth plan," said Gil Martin, company founder. "Solving all the challenges growth brings is a full-time job for which he is certainly qualified. I will continue to be involved with product development, assisting with key accounts and strategic planning. I love this industry and the people in it. I feel fortunate to have found my way into it and plan on staying in it for a very long time.
Martin assumes the title of chief executive officer.
Andrew has worked in a number of industries including residential lighting, sporting goods and electronics. Throughout his career, he has managed high-tech startups, as well as labor intensive, low-tech businesses.
Andrew began his professional career working his way into management positions in Fortune 500 companies, followed by seven years as director of management consulting for Ernst & Young.
"I was an outside member of Martins executive committee for most of 2009 and the first part of 2010. This helped me learn so much about the industry," Andrew said. "I felt comfortable with the companys business philosophy and them with mine. Productive efforts began almost immediately the day I joined the company. Impressed with their aggressive growth plans, especially during a recession, I seized the opportunity to make a contribution to the companys future success. I feel at home and I am excited to be here.
Martin was founded in 1981 as a home office and home entertainment supplier by Gil Martin. In April 2003
, Martin Furniture partnered with
Kathy Ireland Worldwide and become Kathy Ireland Home by Martin, the home office and entertainment licensee for that brand. In 2008, Martin acquired Highland Design to create the Curt Christian Design by Martin brand, which produces bedroom and dining room as Martin Home Furnishings.