Walsh Joins Leda as new VP Sales & Marketing

Furniture World Magazine

Industry veteran, Edward J Walsh, joins Leda Furniture as their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, US. “We are proud to have Ed join our team. Ed has been a friend of Leda Furniture for many years and is familiar with our product line and capabilities.” states Leda President Marco L Confalone. Ed will work closely with Leda Vice President Sales & Marketing Grant Wilson and President Marco L. Confalone to develop new marketing and branding programs to increase Leda’s presence in the marketplace. Leda’s marketing plans for 2006 will focus on strengthening their Leda Advantage campaign, implementing phase II of their fabric expansion program, focusing on domestic product production and preparing for the company’s 40th anniversary celebrations in 2007. "Having known Ed Walsh for several years we are very pleased to welcome him to the Leda family and are confident in his abilities to strengthen our position in the American marketplace." adds Confalone. Ed Walsh states “We have a great future with Leda Furniture and I look forward to working with our retailers in building successful partnerships and overcoming the challenges we all face in our industry today.” Walsh adds, “I am delighted to become a member of the Leda family. Working together, we will realize a substantial growth in sales volume quickly.”