Go Travel brand owner names Enric Subiros as Export Sales Manager

Export Sales Manager Enric Subiros

Following record growth in the last 12 months, Design Go Ltd has appointed Enric Subiros as Export Sales Manager, effective immediately.

A newly created position, Subiros will be responsible for strengthening its leading travel accessories brand, Go Travel, across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Reporting directly to Director David Lomas, Subiros’ new role will primarily drive the Go Travel brand in the Middle East and North Africa, where it already has a strong foothold in the market.

His additional responsibilities in Europe result from Go Travel’s sustained growth in 2012, with four of the last five months being record months for the London-based accessories firm.

Subiros brings 16 years of global travel retail experience, most recently as a brand owner and international distributor of high-end luggage and handbags, in addition to making in-roads with the Go Travel brand on the Iberian Peninsula.

“During this time, he developed strong travel retail partnerships and a great understanding of the dynamics of the Middle East and African market,” said the company.

Subiros started his career at US soft drinks giant, PepsiCo, where he was Sales and Marketing Manager, Spain.

Lomas commented: “We’ve worked with Enric for a number of years and recognised the excellent contribution his experience and enthusiasm for the brand could make to our efforts in the Middle East and Africa. A proficient travel retail expert with an exceptional grounding in FMCG, he brings a great deal of insight and knowledge to the team, to realise our ambitious plans for the year ahead.”

Go Travel pioneered the first co-ordinated travel accessory collection in 1978; it now offers almost 400 products. A 20-strong design team at its London HQ develops the range, which is sold in more than 150 countries.

At the 2012 TFWA World Exhibition the company will introduce its first luggage collection, the Pack Flat range. Its rigid design compresses by 75% once unpacked.

Subiros will attend TFWA World Exhibition. To arrange an appointment, contact kellie@design-go.com or visit the Go Travel stand (Green Village K60).

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