Kyoto Futons has confirmed the appointment of Paul Little (ex-Airsprung Group, Relyon) as its sales and marketing director, "strengthening the company’s strategic focus on sales growth, operational excellence and long‑term customer partnerships across the UK furniture market".
Kyoto MD Nick Cancea comments: “I am delighted to welcome Paul to Kyoto. He brings extensive experience in driving commercial performance, building strategic customer partnerships and delivering sustainable sales growth across the retail sector. His appointment marks an important step as we enhance our focus on lead time improvements, service reliability and a more agile, customer‑driven product offering.
"Paul will play a key role in strengthening Kyoto’s commitment to providing retailers with a high‑quality, design‑led product range supported by competitive pricing, consistent availability and the speed of service our customers expect. I look forward to working with him as we take Kyoto into its next phase of growth.”
With a strong track record across national retailers, independents and buying groups, Paul brings deep experience in developing value‑driven customer strategies and driving growth through improved service levels, category development and collaborative planning.
His appointment supports Kyoto’s ongoing investment in faster lead times, expanded UK‑made capability, and a more versatile product portfolio that blends the benefits of domestic manufacturing with the company’s long‑established overseas supply partnerships.
Paul says: “I’m excited to join Kyoto at such a pivotal moment. Our combination of strong imported collections and our growing UK‑manufactured offer gives us a powerful platform for building deeper strategic relationships with our customers. My focus will be on driving meaningful sales growth through improved lead times, stronger operational performance and true customer partnerships built around quality, speed and service.
"I look forward to working closely with retailers to support their growth plans and ensure Kyoto remains a trusted, dependable partner.”
