Belshaw Gets IM Centers Gift Division

March 15, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on March 16, 2012

Dorothy Belshaw has joined International Market Centers as president of its Gift division.

Most recently, Belshaw was a senior vice president at GLM, where she served as director of the New York International Gift Fair, overseeing GLM's sales, customer service and corporate communications departments.

"I am very pleased to have a true industry leader and professional join our executive team," said Robert Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers. "Dorothy brings the leadership and experience to accelerate the growth of our Gift+Home show in Las Vegas. As a recognized and proven leader, Dorothy brings a wealth of expertise and relationships to help establish Gift+Home as the industry's premier Western Market."

Belshaw reports to Maricich. Reporting up to her is Margaret Powers, vice president of Tradeshow/Las Vegas, and the five-person tradeshow sales team. Belshaw will also manage World Market Center's permanent gift leasing team consisting of Leasing Managers Sheri Makransky and Cassie Catania.

"I am thrilled to join the IMC team in building an exciting new marketplace for the gift and home industries," Belshaw said. "IMC's clear and compelling vision for the Las Vegas Market and their strong commitment to the project to date have resulted in impressive and immediate results. I look forward to working with this dynamic team as we establish Gift+Home as the premiere gift show west of the Mississippi."