Kartell | Virtual Fellowship
John James Jenkin, the colorful CEO of North America, of this colorful company, speaks to the use of new BIOmaterials and their impact on the future of design. He discusses how we will see a shift from Form + Function to Values + Function. Kartell, famous for the iconic Louis Ghost & Masters Chairs by Philippe Starck, as well as Componibili by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, continues to innovate with some of the greatest design minds in the world.
“I consider myself very lucky since I do what I love and I love design and designers. I love to think that, with my participation, I have been able to support the values of authentic design. You need to know that I have always been a terrible student, but I always enjoyed to ‘Be Original’ and this is what I am expecting from you.
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John James Jenkin
Jenkin is a dynamic executive with 17 years’ experience across international markets, products and companies that were either start up or facing turnaround conditions. His ability to identify new business opportunities, develop new strategies, improve profitability, and select & launch new products successfully, has led him to a very varied career with some of the best companies in design. Returning to Kartell as CEO US in 2018, John oversees the North American market. Kartell, a 70 year old company founded by Giulio Castelli, with its DNA in ongoing research, working with well-known designers and producing products of beauty, quality and sometimes whimsey. Since 1988, when acquired by Claudio Luti, with a background in fashion, one can understand how Kartell is ever evolving.
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