Ramey Joins O'Sullivan as Senior Marketing Executive

Furniture World Magazine

O'Sullivan Industries = announced the addition of a new senior marketing executive to their leadership team. Gary W. Ramey joins O'Sullivan as the Senior VP of Marketing, bringing over 20 years of marketing and category management expertise to the business. Mr. Ramey has been with Gold Toe Hosiery, where he held a SVP position and was key to an effective building of the brand and company turn-around. Previously, Ramey worked at Carters Childrenswear and Sara Lee Corporation in executive marketing positions. He has extensive experience growing brands, developing products and delivery programs to increase sales to big box retail and superstores, including Wal*Mart, Kmart, Target, and others. "Gary is a well-respected and accomplished marketing executive who brings a proven track record of success in managing and growing a business. His consumer marketing background, understanding of retail, and his proven skills with strategy development will be a big asset as we move forward with aggressive business plans. We are excited to have him be part of the team charged with delivering on our plans," said Rick Walters, CEO for O'Sullivan. "O'Sullivan provides an exciting opportunity for me to be part of building a great company," added Ramey. "The O'Sullivan name carries a solid base of brand recognition that we are going to build upon. This is a business with a long history of being an industry leader. We will continue that by focusing on the brand, the products and our customers." About O'Sullivan Industries: Founded in 1954, O'Sullivan designs, manufactures, and globally distributes ready-to-assemble furniture and related items. The product line includes an assortment of industry-leading desks, computer work centers, home entertainment centers, bookcases, shelving, bedroom furniture, garage storage units, and commercial furniture. Products are sold primarily through large retailers and office supply stores. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with manufacturing facilities in Missouri, O'Sullivan employs approximately 1100 people.