Polyconcept North America (PPAI 113079, Platinum) – ranked the No. 7 supplier in the inaugural PPAI 100 – has announced the hiring of Doug Mitchell as chief growth officer, a new position at the New Kensington, Pennsylvania-based company.
Mitchell will lead strategic initiatives focused on high growth and driving innovation throughout PCNA’s operations in North America.
“I’m incredibly excited to contribute to PCNA’s market leadership by advancing the company’s growth and innovative endeavors, especially through Givee Select, PCNA’s pioneering gifting solution,” Mitchell says. “The demand for a streamlined, personalized gifting experience is significant, and I’m dedicated to ensuring Givee Select not only meets but exceeds distributor expectations.”
Mitchell’s Background
No stranger to the promotional products industry, Mitchell served as vice president of partner development at VistaPrint – ranked the No. 8 distributor in the PPAI 100 – from 2005 to 2012.
- Most recently, he was the vice president of performance marketing at Chewy, where he enhanced the retailer’s online customer acquisition and retention programs.
- Prior to that, he was the general manager of supplier advertising and retail media at Wayfair.
- He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree at Brown University and his MBA from The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Doug to the PCNA family,” says Neil Ringel, CEO of PCNA. “Doug’s entrepreneurial mindset and proven track record in driving growth make him an invaluable addition to our team. We’re confident that he will help us achieve our vision of becoming the leading provider of personalized and customized products in North America.”
