La-Z-Boy UK has promoted Richard Greenwood to md.
The move comes after Mark Draper (pictured left) became La-Z-Boy International vice president. In the new role he is responsible for the commercial aspects of all the La-Z-Boy businesses outside North America.
In his time at the helm of La-Z-Boy UK, Draper grown the business, strengthened relationships with key customers and navigated the company though the pandemic. He was also instrumental in successfully integrating Furnico Furniture after the Lancashire manufacturer was acquired by La-Z-Boy last year.
Greenwood had been sales director – national accounts UK since May 2021, significantly strengthening the brand’s relationship with ScS, its largest UK customer.
‘I am delighted to welcome both Mark and Richard into their new roles at La-Z-Boy. Both have already proved themselves to be important members of the team and will help us to continue to grow the La-Z-Boy brand, both in the UK and our other international markets outside North America,’ says Keith Wilson, La-Z-Boy International president.