Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced today that Pierre Montaubin was named CEO of Koozie Group and its sister company IMAGEN Brands, effective July 31, 2023.
In early July, Koozie Group announced that former CEO David Klatt would transition to an advisory role on the company’s board of directors, but did not give any further details on the executive team, or who would step into Klatt’s position, until now.
Montaubin began his career in the promotional as the head of BIC Graphic and Norwood Promotional Products’ Hong Kong-based sourcing operations in 2009. In 2017, he moved to the U.S., where he’s held multiple roles at the company now known as Koozie Group, including logistics, sourcing, product development, compliance, and sustainability, which led to his appointment as the company’s first Chief Product and Sustainability Officer in January. Montaubin has also served on PPAI’s Product Responsibility Advisory Group board.
During his time at Koozie Group, the company has made sustainability a major part of its business. In February, the company announced that 77% of its products (1,944 items total) qualified for the KG Factor designation, which identifies products that lessen environmental impact through longevity.
Montaubin received a BA from the University of Provence and a Master of Management from the NEOMA Business School in France. Before he joined the promotional products industry, he worked with companies such as BIC, Neuf Telecom, and Unilog Management Consulting.
