Zenith Promotes Ashwell to VP

February 10, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on February 11, 2011

Home furnishings supply chain and logistics specialist Zenith Global Logistics has promoted David Ashwell to the newly created position of vice president, sales.

The move is part of Conover, N.C.-based Zenith's comprehensive strategic initiative to both streamline and expand its sales organization.

Ashwell previously served as Zenith's director of sales for North America.

"David is a self-driven, results-oriented professional who has been instrumental in helping Zenith Global bring its services into new markets," said Jack Hawn, president and CEO. "He has a solid understanding of the industry, and has demonstrated a consistent ability to use that knowledge to help retailers and manufacturers solve complex logistics challenges. This promotion recognizes David's contributions to Zenith Global and its customers."

"Our team and I work with furniture industry businesses all sizes, from smaller stores to Top 100 manufacturers and retailers," Ashwell said. "I'm proud to have played a vital role not only in Zenith Global's success over the last two years, but also the success of our customers, especially in these tough economic times. I looking forward to helping our sales organization build on the growth and market share gains we€™ve already realized."

Zenith Global Logistics is an international supply chain provider specializing in home furnishings, providing comprehensive services from sourcing and shipping through warehousing, transportation and home delivery. Zenith currently operates more than 4.5 million square feet of warehouse domestically, including facilities in California, Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.