Salamander Designs‘ Scott Srolis, previously senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to company president. Salvatore Carrabba, founder of the Bloomfield, Conn.-based, provider of AV technology furniture for residential and commercial markets, more than 30 years ago, will be taking the role of CEO. Carrabba will remain actively involved in the business as Srolis takes the daily reins.
“[Srolis] is clearly the right person to lead our company forward,” says Carrabba. “He has the drive to help us grow, outstanding business instincts and we share the same values. I have complete faith and trust in him both as a person and a leader. His promotion is the natural evolution of Salamander, and I’m excited I’ll now be able to devote more time to strategic efforts.”
Salvatore continues, “Salamander Designs has been the passion of my life. We’ve built an incredible team and have always prioritized decisions that benefit our customers, support our employees and respect our planet. [Srolis] has been an integral part of our journey for nearly a decade, driving our growth into exciting new directions. He embodies the qualities needed to lead us forward with unwavering dedication to innovation and customer focus.”
Scott Srolis Leads Salamander Designs into a New Era of Growth
“I’m humbled and grateful that [Carrabba] is entrusting me with this great responsibility,” says Srolis, who joined Salamander in 2016. “Over the past eight years, I’ve learned so much from [Carrabba] — his unwavering passion for designing premium-quality products is reflected in everything we create. Coupled with his sharp focus on customer needs and commitment to environmentally sustainable practices, he has set a benchmark for our entire industry. I’m thrilled to lead Salamander into this next chapter of growth while continuing to uphold our legacy of excellence.”
Srolis is a long-time, leader in the industry and has been vital in Salamander Designs’ entry into the commercial arena and international markets. For more than eight years he has been involved in the decision making that guides company product direction, promotional campaigns and overall strategy.
Salamander Designs hinted there will be additional news coming in January 2025 about its global strategy, furthering organic growth and enhancing support of customers worldwide. Stay tuned!