07 April 2026, 20:52
By Furniture News Apr 07, 2026

Kyoto appoints new GM

Kyoto Futons has appointed Mark Ballard as its new GM. With more than 22 years of logistics experience across sectors from fashion to food, Mark brings "a wealth of knowledge, fresh ideas, and a real passion for building strong teams and driving positive change", says the supplier.

"From leading major projects at CEVA Logistics to improving processes and performance, Mark’s ready to hit the ground running".

Kyoto also recently bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Paul Little as sales and marketing director (see related).


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