Sikalis Named Global Biz VP
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 9/25/2007 3:03:00 PM
White Plains, NY — George Little Management LLC (GLM) named Penny Sikalis vice president of Global Business Development, where she will “give strategic direction to the company’s global growth.” Specifically, Sikalis will be responsible for developing and maintaining high level contacts with international government agencies and trade promotions organizations, as well as managing sales agents worldwide.
“With so much international experience in the home textiles industry, Penny Sikalis is the perfect candidate to take on this challenge,” said Alan Steel, executive vice president of GLM. “Concentrating her focus on the international area will play an important part in building GLM’s Global Home Decor and Global Home Textiles shows, and … will maximize GLM’s overall global position.”
While Sikalis’ chief role will be to build and manage relationships with international stakeholders, the broader purpose of the appointment is to offer a single point person within the company, acting as a key resource for global contacts relevant to the industries GLM serves. Sikalis will continue to serve as v.p./show manager for Global Home Textiles and Global Home Decor, and v.p./group show manager for SURTEX.
