Furniture and lighting brand Tom Dixon has named a former Hay md as ceo.
As md of Hay and senior vice president at parent company MillerKnoll, Henry Jones was instrumental in driving performance globally. Prior to Hay, Jones held the positions of European president and ceo at £265m turnover textile giant Himatsingka and global sales and marketing director at Designers Guild.
‘After several years leading internationally based companies in our field, I’m thrilled to be back home in London and taking the reins of this truly innovative British brand,’ says Jones. ‘I have long admired Tom Dixon, the range of extraordinary products, and look forward to working with the dedicated team and being part of the unique culture. Coupled with a globally recognised and respected brand, we possess an enticing platform to pursue our aspirations.’
‘Henry is an industry leader and I’m delighted to welcome him to the hyper-mobile world of Tom Dixon. Even after 20 years, we still feel like the industry upstart, brimming with ideas and opportunity. Henry’s proven commercial leadership, along with a deep knowledge of our industry and a global network, is just what we have been seeking for the next chapter of our story,’ says Tom Dixon Tom Dixon founder and creative director.
David Belhassen, founder and managing partner of parent company NEO Investment Partners, says the appointment marks a pivotal moment for the brand. ‘NEO Investment Partners takes immense pride in building iconic brands internationally. Tom Dixon’s appointment of Henry Jones as ceo aligns perfectly with our ethos of fostering excellence. We are excited to collaborate closely with Henry, Tom and the entire Tom Dixon team to achieve remarkable milestones together.’
