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RETAILOBSERVER.COM OCTOBER 2023 24 "I am honored and thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Tracy as we chart the course to lead the Voice of the Remodeling Industry™, NARI, toward a future full of endless possibilities," Iturralde said. "I am honored for the opportunity to serve NARI in the co-CEO role with Elsie. We look forward to leading NARI alongside our Board of Directors in the continued pursuit of providing value to our members and chapters and strengthening the professionalism of the remodeling industry," said Wright. NARI's website, www.remodelingdoneright.com, contains a search- able list of NARI members. TULIP COOKING ANNOUNCES TWO EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS: ELIZABETH NUSSBAUM AND AMIR GIRGIS Tulip Cooking, the pioneering innovator in gas and induction cooktop systems, is proud to announce the appointment of two accomplished executives to its leadership team. Elizabeth Nussbaum has been named regional sales director, while Amir Girgis has assumed the role of executive vice president of sales and marketing. "We are excited to welcome Elizabeth and Amir to our executive team. Their extensive industry knowledge and proven leadership skills will undoubtedly drive Tulip Cooking's growth and innovation as we continue to transform the culinary experience," said Louis Van Leeuwen, CEO of Tulip Cooking. Nussbaum brings a wealth of experience to her new role as regional sales director at Tulip Cooking. With a distinguished background as the former national brand sales director for Waterworks and the former director of business development at Renovation Angel, Nussbaum is renowned for her expertise in sales and business development within the architecture and design industry. She has also served as a senior sales associate and designer at Anne Sacks. Nussbaum is a proud member of the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) and The National Association of Realtors. Serving as the newly appointed executive vice president of sales and marketing, Girgis is a seasoned professional with a track record of success. Drawing from his experiences as president and owner of Better Distribution, the Canadian distributor for Tulip Cooking and other esteemed brands, Girgis brings a deep understanding of sales network development, brand management, and strategic marketing campaigns. His background includes roles as the former director of sales and marketing at Integrated Appliances Ltd. in Toronto, as well as the managing director of sales and marketing at Diva de Provence. While at Diva, Girgis was instrumental in that company's U.S. induction launch, making it the first company to embrace induction cooking technology in North America. Girgis is also a veteran of the Canadian Armed Services. Tulip Cooking, a trailblazer in cooktop technology, takes a fresh approach to kitchen design with its revolutionary gas and induction cooktops. By combining function, flexibility, and exceptional design, Tulip Cooking elevates the cooktop from a mundane appliance to a focal point of the modern kitchen. Every unit is hand-assembled in the Netherlands, reflecting the brand's commitment to Old World craft and New World efficiency. Reflecting on his new role, Girgis said, "I am honored to lead the sales and marketing efforts at Tulip Cooking. We are poised to increase our brand awareness and to expand our network to bring our amazing products to an even wider audience." Nussbaum expressed her enthusiasm. "I'm thrilled to be part of the Tulip Cooking team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that is redefining the culinary landscape." BDNY RETURNS TO NYC WITH A CURATED, AUTHENTIC AND IMMERSIVE HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE Trade fair and conference inspire boutique and lifestyle communities with creative product innovation, networking opportunities, and the latest in design ideas Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality's boutique and lifestyle design community, I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] ELIZABETH NUSSBAUM AMIR GIRGIS

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