The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing more than 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals and the owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), is proud to announce that Michael Wright, CKBD, a cabinetry expert and principal designer of Cleveland Kitchen & Design, has joined NKBA’s exclusive Global Connect Advisor team. Access to Global Connect’s North America-based industry advisors is a valuable membership benefit included in the association’s international business development program.
NKBA Global Connect is designed to help manufacturers understand business practices in the North American kitchen and bath sector, reduce risk and prepare for successful entry into the market. NKBA Global Connect Advisors, industry leaders based in North America, are key to this preparation sharing insights, experiences, and connections as part of the process.
Wright has logged more than 25 years as a designer specializing in kitchens and baths currently as principal designer at Cleveland Kitchen & Design, based in Rocky River, Ohio. Formerly known as Cleveland Tile and Cabinet, the firm has been serving the region with luxury design and remodeling for more than 90 years. Wright will share his expertise in design trends, product design and licensing, market research, marketing and branding with Global Connect members as they explore entry and expansion into the North American market.
“We are proud to have Michael Wright on our NKBA Global Connect Advisor team,” said Geraldine Morrison, Chief Partnerships Officer, Domestic & Global Brands, NKBA. “Michael’s deep knowledge of the craft, coupled with his keen insights into the marketplace, will help international brands in their foray into the North American K&B market. Advisors who can share this intimate understanding of the industry are an enormous benefit to our members and have contributed to the growth and influence of NKBA Global Connect in the worldwide K&B community.”
