Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has named Alexis Maklakoff as business manager for casual fabrics, responsible for merchandising, marketing, and product support for the outdoor-furniture market. Maklakoff reports to Suzie Roberts, vice president and business manager for decorative fabrics for Glen Raven.

Roberts, who remains closely involved in marketing for casual fabrics, as well as for residential- interior and contract products, says, “Alexis brings extensive retail experience to his new position, along with an international background that’s invaluable today. The addition of Alexis to this position within our fabrics-marketing team ensures that we will continue to bring high levels of innovation and service to our casual-market customers.”

Maklakoff ’s career with Glen Raven has included 10 years of service in Hong Kong (as international sales and marketing manager for the North Pacific Rim), during which time he earned a master’s degree in management with a focus on marketing. Five years ago, he moved to Glen Raven’s corporate headquarters in the United States to serve as director of multinational accounts, working with retail buyers and coordinating programs with furniture manufacturers. His career has also included positions with two French companies, Dickson and Somfy.

In his new position, Maklakoff will head a team that includes three regional sales managers for the casual market: Robert Hernandez, Chris Price, and Rob Nelson. He also retains responsibilities for multinational accounts.