ELK Group International (EGI) welcomes Michael Van Derlofske to the newly created position of Vice President Sales - Retail Business Development. In this position, Van Derlofske will oversee the planned expansion of e-commerce for EGI, which includes strategic planning and execution, business development and market share growth for this channel.
Additionally, he will work closely with the lighting showroom channel to dovetail its objectives and priorities with the overall growth strategy for EGI. Lighting is the heritage and core of EGI, and it remains central to the company’s retail driven growth strategy over the next several years. Van Derlofske joins EGI from Quoizel Lighting where he held leadership positions in sales management and e-commerce business development.
“I'm excited to join a progressive and dynamic team,” said Van Derlofske. “ELK is on a path of continued growth and I believe that my experience in e-commerce and brick and mortar retail will help elevate EGI in the marketplace.”
“The e-commerce world is growing and changing so quickly, and the addition of Michael to our team is part of a larger investment in this channel for our future growth,” said EGI CEO David Pamer. “Michael will be responsible for keeping us abreast of forward-looking industry trends, technology and digital advancements and marketplace alternative options, all with the goal of positioning ELK as a preferred supplier to our customers, retailers and interior designers.”
Van Derlofske will report to CEO David Pamer, who joined EGI in 2019.
