Ortal, an industry leader in luxury fireplaces, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Margles as CEO of Ortal North America, effective July 8, 2024. Margles will lead the company’s operations across North America, bringing her extensive expertise in sales, marketing and operations to drive the next phase of growth for Ortal.
Margles joins Ortal from her previous leadership roles as chief marketing officer at both Material Bank and Humanscale, and as vice president of marketing at Caesarstone. Her impressive track record in building brand presence through customer engagement, award winning designer collaborations, and driving sales teams positions her as the ideal candidate to lead Ortal into the future.
“I am thrilled to join Ortal and bring together our loyal and engaged A&D community, a strong sales organization and tight operations to enhance even further our market position and growth,” she said.
Margles’ plans include visiting key markets across North America, meeting with dealers to gain insights and strengthening partnerships. This hands-on approach reflects her commitment to fostering relationships and ensuring Ortal continues to deliver unparalleled service and innovation to its customers.
Jon Bowsher, who has been instrumental in Ortal’s success as CEO, will transition to the role of executive advisor. In this capacity, Bowsher will support the leadership team as needed while stepping back from day-to-day operations.
“We are excited about the future of Ortal under Elizabeth’s leadership,” said Bowsher. “Her vision and deep understanding of the market will be invaluable as Ortal continues to expand and innovate.”
Ortal remains committed to working closely with its dealer partners, and both Margles and Bowsher look forward to the continued success and growth of the company.
