Kowalczyk Named Robert Allen CEO

October 23, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on October 24, 2011 Philip H. Kowalczyk will join fabric vendor Robert Allen Group as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1.

Jeff Cordover, formerly CEO, will become the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company.

Kowalczyk, who also joins the Board, has more than 25 years of business experience with an outstanding track record of growth and profitability in several industries with an accomplished background in retailing, brand management and management consulting. His most recent position was president of The Body Shop, Americas.

The Robert Allen Group is a leading designer and marketer of decorative fabrics and furnishings to the interior design trade. The company sells its products under the Beacon Hill, Robert Allen, Robert Allen Contract and Robert Allen@Home brands.