Kitchen & Bath Business January/February 2025 - 14

HAPPENINGS
New Beginnings
Announcing
the 2025
NKBA Board
of Directors
Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group & CEO Cosentino
Americas, has been elected chair of NKBA's 2025 Board of
Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He succeeds Ken Williams,
president, Caesarstone Canada. Williams will stay on as a 2025
NKBA board member.
" I am truly honored to serve as the new chairman of the board
for NKBA, " said Cosentino. " The kitchen and bath industry is at
the forefront of innovation and design, and I look forward to
working alongside such a talented group of leaders to drive the
association and the industry forward. As we expand our global
reach, NKBA will continue to serve as a hub for international
collaboration, bringing together diverse perspectives and
expertise to shape the future of residential design. Together,
we will foster growth, creativity and connections that transcend
borders, ensuring that NKBA remains a powerful force on the
global stage. "
In addition to Cosentino, Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director,
Kerrie Kelly Studio, has been elected vice chair. Returning board
member Ken Roberts, president, Atlas Roofi ng Corp., will assume
the position of board secretary/treasurer for NKBA.
" The NKBA board plays a pivotal role in guiding our association
and supporting the kitchen and bath industry at every level, "
said Bill Darcy, NKBA global president & CEO. " With Eduardo
Cosentino as chair and the remarkable expertise of our new and
returning board members, we are well-positioned to champion
innovation, drive growth and elevate NKBA's impact in an
evolving market. The board's collective vision, dedication and
diverse perspectives will undoubtedly propel the association
forward as we continue to serve our members and lead the
industry into 2025 and beyond. "
2025 NKBA Board Offi cers
Eduardo Cosentino, Chair/EVP Cosentino Group & CEO,
Cosentino Americas, Miami, Fla.
Eduardo Cosentino is the executive vice president of Global
Corporate Sales and CEO of Cosentino Americas. He utilizes his
multicultural background and sales experience to propel the
company's product design and R&D forward. In addition to his global
sales role, Cosentino became CEO of Cosentino's North America
operations in 2010, leading the company's growth in one of largest
and most important markets for the organization. He has developed
a substantial career within Cosentino Group, working his way up by
serving in multiple roles that allowed him to profoundly understand
the business. Prior to his current roles, Cosentino worked in multiple
divisions, from workshop and commercial operations to sales and
senior management roles both at the regional and international level.
He is also a member of Cosentino's Steering Committee, Executive
Committee and Company Board. Since 2002, he has been VP of the
Andalusian Marble Association, and in 2023 he was appointed to
the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, serving
as vice president. Cosentino is motivated by fi nding solutions to
complex problems and developing the talents of his team while
helping them develop professionally. Guided by his entrepreneurial
spirit, intuition and creative problem-solving, he is a key asset in the
continued growth and success of Cosentino globally.
Kerrie Kelly, Vice Chair/CEO and Creative Director,
Kerrie Kelly Studio, Sacramento, Calif.
Kelly is an award-winning interior designer, esteemed author
and brand strategist. She is also the recent recipient of the
ASID Designer and Distinction Award and has received national
From left to right: Eduardo
Cosentino, Kerrie Kelly and
Ken Roberts
Photo credit: NKBA|KBIS
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