BETHPAGE, NY—Effective June 1, Gary Searle has been named Vice President, Sales, Kravet Canada after an illustrious career as Managing Director and founder (1989) of St. Leger & Viney, an upper end wholesaler in Johannesburg, South Africa.

He will report to Cary Kravet, President.  

“In 2012 the opportunity arose to move to Toronto, Canada, Searle explained. “Having lived my entire life in South Africa the chance for such a dramatic and exciting change was compelling.”  Searle moved from South Africa to Toronto last July in preparation for taking this position. “I renewed my acquaintance with Brian Donovan, Managing Director of Kravet Canada who has been a great business mentor,” Searle added. Gary Searle

“In February this year I was delighted to accept an offer for the position of Vice President of Kravet Canada from Cary Kravet, with responsibility for championing and developing the Lee Jofa, GP&J Baker and Brunschwig & Fils brands.”

“Having been the exclusive South African distributor of Kravet, Lee Jofa and GP&J Baker for more than 15 years, it is a great pleasure to be more closely involved in this highly regarded company.”

St. Leger & Viney Sold to David Ralphs.