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Claudia Evan Zale Joins Gregg Ruth Company as Sales Director

Published

8 years ago

March 11, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
The Gregg Ruth management team has announced the appointment of Claudia Evan Zale as its sales director.

“In her new role, Claudia will be responsible for strategic client growth initiatives including industry affiliations and trade show participation,” says Daniel Schneider, president and CEO of Gregg Ruth.

Zale’s career has spanned more than 25 years, which includes her time with Italian designer Stephan Hafner, Sotheby’s, Neiman–Marcus and Stuller. She can be reached at claudiazale@greggruth.com.

The Gregg Ruth Company is part of The KGK Group, whose portfolio includes other brands such as Martin Flyer, Judith Ripka and Entice in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit kgkgroup.com.

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