Home Furnishings Association - HFA
Lenny Kharitonov, MBA, CHR, serves as the CEO and President of SSTL, Inc., leading turnaround strategies and strategic partnerships since 2011. Lenny is an Executive Board Member of the Home Furnishings Association, contributing to industry growth and change management for the largest trade organization dedicated to home furnishings retailers. As a Board Member of the Greater Metropolitan Furnishings Association, Lenny plays a vital role in influencing policies and advocating for the home furnishings sector in the New York metropolitan area. Previous experience includes serving as President and Cofounder of Unlimited Furniture, where Lenny expanded operations significantly, and roles in Citywide Furniture and Lehman Brothers. Lenny holds multiple advanced degrees, including MBAs from Columbia Business School and London Business School, along with a BBA in Finance and Management from Pace University.
This person is not in any teams
Home Furnishings Association - HFA
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, has a passion for furniture, a conviction that it matters, and a commitment to improving the home furnishings industry through collaboration and knowledge. The HFA is committed to your success. For more information on the HFA visit www.myhfa.org. What We Do: - We provide the collaborative community retailers turn to for education. - We deliver a climate conducive to networking to strengthen industry relationships and build new strategies for success. - We help facilitate the opportunities that encourage and equip the next generation of home furnishings professionals to flourish. - We stand for and with home furnishings retailers across North America to champion the legislative and regulatory issues that affect the industry, and retailers in particular. - We explore current and future technologies that will benefit retailers and identify resources to assist in adopting the right solutions. The HFA also publishes a monthly magazine, RetailerNOW. This publication brings a unique editorial focus to progressive and relevant issues concerning the home furnishings industry in the retailer’s voice, with an emphasis on issues impacting retailers NOW.