Currey & Company Promotes Pamela R. Bailey to Vice President of Product Development

Furniture World News Desk on 1/20/2021

Pamela Bailey has been promoted to Vice President of Product Development for Currey & Company, manufacturer of fine lighting, furniture and décor. In her new role, Bailey will assume executive responsibility for the full Currey collection, overseeing the product design and development process, assortment strategy, global sourcing, and category growth and management.

Bailey brings more than 20 years of experience in omni-channel retail, wholesale and design trade, with much of her career spent at Crate&Barrel. There she served as a Regional Vice President, with responsibility for all C&B stores, cb2 stores and outlets in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area, prior to a management role in product development, where she managed the design program for accent tables and case goods.

“Pam brings a unique perspective with her thorough understanding of the end user and consumer, as well as the retailer and wholesaler relationship,” said Brownlee Currey, president and CEO of the company.
Bailey joined Currey in January 2019, initially as Director of Showrooms and later as Director of Product Development Process & Assortment Strategy for the company’s lighting collections. Award-wining product designer and veteran of Currey’s product development department, Tom Caldwell says: “Pam is full of energy and enthusiasm for product design. She has vast experience, is organized, and really enjoys developing new ideas. Her congenial personality fits well with our design team and I know that both she and Currey & Company will flourish in the coming years.”

After leaving Crate&Barrel 2016, Bailey did independent consulting work in product development and design for overseas furniture factories, helping them to create showroom-ready designs, materials and finishes for their customers, as well as launching brands and collections within the U.S. marketplace.
“I am delighted to lead Currey & Company’s talented team of product designers for this great company with such meaningful heritage and culture during this pivotal time in our industry,” said Ms. Bailey.

About Currey & Company: Currey & Company is a manufacturer of distinctive home furnishings headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by Robert and Suzanne Currey in 1988, the company is best known for its vibrant collection of lighting products. Currey products are sold by sales representatives throughout the United States and internationally, with permanent showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, New York and High Point, N.C. A company-owned factory in the Philippines and offices in Hong Kong and New Delhi facilitate production of home furnishings inspired by natural materials, a keen interest in historic influences, fashion, and product integrity. The 30-year legacy of Currey & Company continues with a commitment to people – customers, employees and owners.