Nader Emami has been named president of Jaipur Rugs and will oversee all U.S. operations. He succeeds Bob Kirby who has sold his interest in Jaipur and has formed Vinings Imports. (Full story, click here)
| In a related move, Norah Medin has been named national sales director for Jaipur. Emami and Medin were formerly executives at Feizy Rug.
Emami has extensive wholesale and retail experience in the rug industry. |
Norah Medin
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He was most recently senior vice president and general manager of operations at Feizy. In that position, he was responsible for restructuring and expanding the company's market share.
"The challenges at Feizy helped prepare me for this position," said Emami. " I very much look forward to the opportunity to head up a wonderful company like Jaipur. Kirby has led this company well and I look forward to carrying on that tradition.€VbCrLf
In her new position as national sales director, Medin will be in charge of developing a nationwide sales team and coordinating the business of territory representatives. In addition to generating new accounts, her responsibilities will include developing sales tools, product training and the infrastructure necessary to service Jaipur's expanding market share.
Medin was most recently with Feizy Rugs as executive regional account manager where she was instrumental in developing the restructuring team that concentrated on expanding Feizy market share. She coordinated the business of over 80 territory representatives including developing sales tools and product training.
Earlier, Medin was in the wholesale distribution industry. "We are fortunate to have a key person like Medin join our team at Jaipur. I expect her expertise and drive to be instrumental in our continued success,€VbCrLf said Emami.
Jaipur was established in 1998 as an importer of handmade rugs from India.
"The company's redefined commitment is to produce quality, fashion-forward designs and colors while being socially conscious to the needs of customers, the consumers and the artisans who make the products," according to Emami.
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