Vantage Apparel (PPAI 113235, Platinum) – the No. 12 supplier in the PPAI 100 – has announced the appointment of Sean Macilvain as vice president of business development to lead Vantage’s U.S. sales team.

A nearly 10-year veteran of the promotional products industry, Macilvain has more than a dozen years of sales experience.

  • He most recently spearheaded the creation and leadership of a sales and customer service team for Pep Boys, one of the largest auto service organizations in the nation.
  • He previously served as director of national business development at alphabroder, PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier.


“I’m honored to join the incredible team at Vantage Apparel and contribute to its legacy of innovation and customer focus,” Macilvain says. “This is an exciting time for the industry, and Vantage is perfectly positioned to help our partners thrive. I look forward to building strong relationships, exploring new opportunities and driving meaningful growth for both our customers and the company.”

This is an exciting time for the industry, and Vantage is perfectly positioned to help our partners thrive.”

Sean Macilvain

VP of Business Development, Vantage Apparel

Vantage Apparel CEO Rob Watson expressed his confidence in Macilvain’s ability to elevate the company’s business development strategies.

“Sean’s track record of innovation and customer focus aligns perfectly with Vantage’s mission to be a trusted partner in the branded apparel space,” Watson says. “We’re thrilled to have him on board.”