Attending Guest Profiles
Gareth Hughes
Title
VP of Technology
Company
Samsonite
Channel/Region
New England
Tournament Day
Friday
Gareth.Hughes@samsonite.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-hughes-4851444/
Company Description
Founded in 1910, Samsonite is the world leader in superior travel bags, luggage and accessories. Headquartered in Luxembourg and with 20 locations across the globe, Samsonite US headquarters are located in Mansfield, MA.
Industry
Retail and Manufacturing
HQ Location
Mansfield, MA
# of Sites
Key U.S. manufacturing and distribution locations include Franklin, NH; Spindale, NC; Fort Worth, TX; and Woodland, CA. The company also has global locations in Canada, China, Italy, and other international sites.
Revenue
TTM $3.51B
Current Solutions & Services
A small number of EDIs currently in place. Using our broadband modem service where applicable through third-party resellers.
Current Opportunities
We are scoping a global solution for Samsonite that includes managed connectivity, Meraki WiFi, and deployment services.
Small Talk Topics
Avid golfer; currently living in New Jersey. Children are active athletes. He is relatively new to Samsonite and is in the process of getting his arms around a massive global brand. He previously worked at Estee Lauder where his focus was guest experience.
Share of Wallet Monthly Recurring Charges $
Minimal at present with CB Direct.
Host Alignment
Buzz
Sales Rep
david_buckley@comcast.com
Sales Director
brian_jensen@comcast.com