Media, Pa.-based foam products supplier FXI has hired Gary Fassak to the new post senior vice president of the home furnishings division. He is responsible for overseeing day-to-day business operations and driving strategic partnerships with home furnishings customers.
Fassak has 30 years of experience in management. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Aramark. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer for the Philadelphia Zoo. Previously, he held senior executive posts at Crayola and the Campbell Soup Co. Fassak began his career at Proctor & Gamble.
“We are very excited to have someone with Gary’s experience join FXI,” said John Cowles, FXI president and chief executive officer. “Over his 30-year history, he has held senior positions with some of the world’s great corporations and demonstrated an exemplary ability to both lead and manage business units. There is a tremendous opportunity for us to grow our business in the home furnishings sector and we believe Gary’s fresh perspective and vast management experience make him the ideal candidate to lead the charge.”
Fassak reports to Cowles.