AIS, a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and seating, announces the hiring of Nick Haritos as executive vice president of sales and distribution. Haritos, who joined AIS in early January, will lead all sales and distribution efforts throughout North America. His appointment will support the company’s ambitious growth plans, according to AIS CEO / President Bruce Platzman.
Haritos’ career spanning three decades in management and business development includes more than 25 years in contract furniture, including 16 years with Haworth, most recently as vice president of sales and distribution covering a five-region territory stretching from New England to the Caribbean. Before Haworth, he served as senior vice president of sales for Office Environments of New England.
“Nick’s extensive experience in sales and distribution builds on AIS’s strong industry presence,” Platzman said. “He is a relationship-driven leader whose experience as a dealer and manufacturer will help us on multiple levels.”
The native New Englander earned a bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and a master’s degree from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. He earned a certificate in mediation from Woodbury College in Vermont and completed additional post-graduate work in alternative dispute resolution at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.
“I’ve been associated with AIS for 25 years at some level, and I’m very excited to be part of this team. The energy, spirit and ‘can do’ attitude is infectious, and I’m looking forward to helping the team get to the next level,” Haritos said.
ABOUT AIS
AIS is a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and boasts one of the most impressive stories of growth and success in the furniture industry. Founded in 1990, the company is known for offering market-relevant, feature-rich product lines that entice designers and support the diverse needs of end-users while offering exceptional value. AIS is an innovator that leads the industry in sustainable, lean manufacturing, lead-time performance and manufacturing flexibility. AIS has over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space and operates in Leominster, MA. For more information, visit the website at www.ais-inc.com.