HIGH POINT — A former Southern Motion and Fusion Furniture executive has joined Kuka Home as the executive vice president of sales.
Kuka Home has named Jim Anthony to the role, noting his “three decades of proven leadership in sales, merchandising and strategic account development in the home furnishings industry.” Anthony was previously with Southern Furniture Inds., where he most recently served as executive vice president of sales and marketing for Southern Motion and Fusion Furniture.
“Jim’s extensive industry experience and deep understanding of the OEM business make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Matt Harrison, president of Kuka Home North America. “His track record of driving growth, building strong customer partnerships and leading high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our vision as a global leader in design and manufacturing.”
Anthony began his career in sales representation and advanced through key leadership positions including national accounts manager, vice president of strategic accounts and executive vice president of sales and merchandising. His experience also includes work with brands such as Lane Home Furnishings, Broyhill and United Furniture Inds.
In his new role, Anthony will lead Kuka Home’s OEM business initiatives, and he will work closely with product development, merchandising and supply chain teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of Kuka’s OEM business partners.
Kuka Home upholstered furniture is sold in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1982, Kuka has its world headquarters in Hangzhou, China, and its U.S. headquarters and showroom in High Point. The company’s vertically integrated supply chain encompasses more than 10 global furniture factories, as well as mattress and mechanism factories and production and design research centers in China, Vietnam, Mexico and High Point.
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