Chas Sydney Retires from AmericasMart

Atlanta, GA, July 22, 2011 -- Chas Sydney, who has led the AmericasMart Atlanta area rug franchise and its predecessors for more than three decades, has retired.

Sydney’s retirement coincides with the conclusion of the July 2011 Atlanta International Area Rug Market and Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and marks the completion of a 31-year tenure in which he led the area rug business through a succession of advances.

Kevin Malkiewicz, AMC’s newest vice president, assumes all Area Rug Center leasing and management responsibilities.

Mike Turnbull, AMC senior vice president for strategic relations, will continue in his role as area rug industry liaison with chief responsibility for sustaining the Oriental Rug Importers Association (ORIA)—AmericasMart Atlanta alliance.

Sydney will work with AMC as consultant on a variety of initiatives.