SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y.–Tabletop executive Michael Jeansson has been named a partner and vice president of sales for NGL associates, a sales representative firm, effective Jan. 1, 2011.
Jeansson has been the president of Sagaform USA since 2005, and previously worked for Orrefors Kosta Boda for 20 years in a variety of management positions in the United States and Sweden.
Jeansson will be responsible for the coming launch of three new NGL clients: Sowden Soft Brew (a coffee brewing system), Cult Design (contemporary ceramic giftware) and Serene House USA (personal air car products). U.S. distribution for these businesses begins Jan. 1. NGL also represents Design House Stockholm, ASA Selection USA and Stelton USA.
Debbie Truckey, currently operations manager for the firm, has also been named a partner, joining Jeansson and Nils Goran Lindblad, founder and president of NGL.