Abbyson Taps Ron Hilton as Chief Growth Officer

July 19, 2022  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   

"Ron provides the leadership and guidance necessary to ensure our fast-growing business has the strategy, metrics, operational controls, and systems in place to grow the business effectively, "said Yavar Rafieha, CEO at Abbyson. "With Ron's extensive experience in Merchandising and Operations, he will also provide company supply chain support, company merchandising guidance, and help oversee growth throughout all sales channels."

"I'm thrilled to be the chief growth officer of such a great organization. Abbyson has a demonstrated history of leadership in the home furnishings industry," said Hilton. "I have worked with and have known the Rafieha family for years and am excited to be part of such a dynamic team. Abbyson believes its relationships and strategic partnerships are of the highest value. The Abbyson team has built an incredible organization, and their "All. Together. Now." philosophy has permeated the culture, and it's an honor to be a part of it."

Before joining Abbyson, Hilton held the role of the chief merchandising and operations officer of Overstock.com. He oversaw merchandising, partner and category management, and supply chain teams for the global online home goods leader. Hilton joined Overstock in 2009 and held several leadership roles in the merchandising organization. He left Overstock in 2015 to take on the role of president at Endygo, a global sales and logistics firm specializing in e-commerce and drop-shipping delivery. He returned to Overstock in 2016 as vice president of sourcing. Before working at Overstock, Hilton was vice president of merchandising and marketing for Furniture Warehouse.