New V.P. Sales Announced for Conneaut Leather and Cortina Leathers
Paul Clynch assumes global responsibility for major marketplaces including the architect and design community, contract, hospitality, and residential manufacturing as Vice President of Sales for Conneaut Leather and Cortina Leathers.
In making this announcement, Jack Prause, President of Conneaut and Cortina, said that creating this new position organizes and focuses the firm’s sales efforts for accelerated growth.
Mr. Prause added, “The Vice President of Sales is a very important position for achieving our strategic goals, so hiring the right person meant finding someone who is well-known and well-respected in the design community who also has a record of success in senior sales and general management leadership positions. Paul fits the bill perfectly, and I’m thrilled we found him. He is the true professional we were seeking, and I’m looking forward to working with him to continue our rapid growth across all markets.”
“I look forward to working with everyone at Conneaut Leather and Cortina Leathers, meeting our clients, and building new successes in the legacies of these two great businesses,” said Mr. Clynch. He brings expertise from senior sales and marketing positions in serving high-end A&D markets for hospitality, commercial, and residential applications to his new role.
Mr. Clynch, born and raised in Ireland, grew up in the carpet business and later relocated to the United States in 1986. Since then, titles of increasing responsibilities at global companies such as Brintons, LTD, Couristan, and Mohawk/Durkan lent experience in sales, product development, marketing and relationships with the A&D community.
About Conneaut Leather
As a progressive, inspired leader in fine and custom leathers since 1903, Conneaut Leather is an American company nestled along Lake Erie in Northeastern Ohio. Conneaut’s international applications include workplace, hospitality, home, eco-healthcare, aviation and marine marketplaces. Conneaut excels in color matching, leather embossing, hand or machine tipping, leather cut-to-order programs and exclusive Crypton® leather protection. To the trade only.
About Cortina Leather
Founded over 40 years ago in New York City, Cortina Leather serves an international clientele with premium and luxury Italian leathers. Cortina imports only hand selected and sorted leathers made from European hides in Italy’s incomparable tanneries. Custom capabilities available to designers enhance this versatile product range. Cortina houses ready-to-ship goods in Ohio for availability on short notice. To the trade only.
