News July 14, 2025
The Kanata Group Welcomes Edward Huang as Vice President of Sales
Huang has extensive industry experience with Counselor Top 40 suppliers in Canada.
Key Takeaways
• The Kanata Group (asi/73520) has appointed Edward Huang, a seasoned leader in the Canadian promo industry, as its new vice president of sales.
• Huang brings a strong background from top industry suppliers like Counselor Top 40 firms SRG (asi/84592; Canada, asi/84595) and Spector & Co. (asi/88660).
The Kanata Group has welcomed a leader in Canadian promo to its executive team.
Earth City, MO-based The Kanata Group (asi/73520), parent company of Kanata Blanket, Kanata Towel, NeetFeet and Big Time Jersey, has appointed Edward Huang as vice president of sales.
Edward Huang, The Kanata Group (asi/73520)
The Kanata Group said Huang, with his experience leading sales teams and building strong client relationships, is well-suited for his new role.
“Edward’s addition as vice president of sales is a great step forward for The Kanata Group,” said April Chu, president of The Kanata Group, which serves clients across North America. “We’re fortunate to have him on board and excited to work with him as he applies his expertise to drive our company’s growth.”
Most recently, Huang was vice president of sales and operations for Promobilia, the custom overseas sourcing division at Counselor Top 40 supplier SRG (asi/84592; Canada, asi/84595) for eight years. He also spent time at Top 40 supplier Spector & Co. (asi/88660) as a general manager. In May, Huang was a featured speaker on a sustainability panel at the inaugural Catalyst event, hosted by Promotional Product Professionals of Canada in Victoria, BC.