MLILY USA Expands Team with Experienced Industry Veterans

Furniture World News Desk on 3/21/2024

Pictured left to right: Derek Leishman, Danny Peterson, Don Gruber and Kyle Robertson.

MLILY USA has named four proven leaders to key sales and operations leadership roles as the bedding manufacturer focuses on organizational alignment and elevating customer service to support strategic growth.

In the newly created role of chief operating officer, Kyle Robertson brings a wealth of international business experience to oversee teams across product development, merchandising, supply chain, legal, information technology, human resources, and customer service. He is responsible for ensuring organizational alignment to enhance the company’s position and future growth trajectory.

Robertson was previously executive vice president of Star Seeds Co. and spearheaded the launch of a U.S.-based bedding brand for the Taiwanese manufacturer. Prior to that he held leadership roles at Malouf Companies in product development and sourcing.

National sales director Derek Leishman joined MLILY with a proven record of leading and growing sales teams, territories, and accounts. He has been recognized by leaders and peers of companies he’s served as a dedicated leader focused on building a foundation for long-term growth and opportunities for his sales teams and customers. Prior to MLILY he held sales management roles at Malouf and Oracle.

A 20-year industry veteran, Don Gruber is director of sales for the Southwest region. His comprehensive sales career includes serving retailers of all sizes across the country for brands such as Tempur-Sealy, Serta Simmons and Diamond Mattress. He’s built successful relationships with national and key accounts with top retailers such as BedSmart, Sit ‘N Sleep, C.S. Wo and Sons, Walker Furniture, Sleep Train and buying groups.

Danny Peterson is sales manager for the Midwest territory. He was previously with Malouf handling area sales in the same territory. He has more than 15 years’ experience in retail, sales and customer service roles.

MLILY will exhibit at the upcoming High Point Market, April 13-17, in Plaza Suites 1-542.

About MLILY USA
With you every sleep of the way. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., MLILY USA is a key supplier of mattresses, pillows, and sleep accessories to the North American bedding market. With a global network of state-of-the-art factories and warehouses spanning more than seven million square feet in Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, China, Thailand, and Serbia, the company’s quality products are sold worldwide. In the U.S., MLILY has an exclusive partnership with the International Chiropractors Association to design and market bedding products based on clinical research and manufacturing excellence. MLILY also holds a unique global strategic alliance with Manchester United, the leading sports brand and popular soccer team in the United Kingdom, to deliver rejuvenating sleep products for enhanced physical performance.