Triangle Home Fashions Adds to Executive Team

Home Textiles Today Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 2/13/2012 2:00:00 AM

NEW YORK - Jenny Zhu, president and ceo of Triangle Home Fashions, has announced three new executive appointments to the multi-category, retail-direct home textiles manufacturer based in China.
     Jared Cohen has been named chief operating officer, a new position.
     According to Zhu, "Jared's legal and business training and experience will be invaluable as we continue to position the Company to support the incredible growth that we have experienced. One of his first tasks will be managing the implementation of a new software system which will enhance our ability to forecast inventory needs and improve our already strong record of timely fulfillment. "
     Allen Darwin has been appointed vp of marketing and brand development. Darwin has spent over 30 years in the home furnishings industry. Previous positions include ceo of Cardinal Inc., a gift, tabletop and decorative accessories firm, and senior vp roles at Hampton Forge and Lifestyle Home.
     Said Zhu: "Formalizing the brands we have established in the past few years is one of our top priorities moving forward. Allen brings a keen understanding of the consumer market to our company, and we are looking forward to building greater awareness in future marketing campaigns that tell the Triangle story."
     Jeffrey Swartz has been promoted to the position of vp of sales. In his prior role as key accounts manager, he did "an incredible job of growing the relationships with our current customers as well as opening several new strategic accounts for our company," said Zhu. "Along with the years of industry experience that he brings to this position, Jeff does a great job of translating our customers' needs into extremely successful programs."
     All three report directly to Zhu. Triangle Home Fashions product categories include bedding, window curtains, decorative pillows, shower curtains and table linens.