TUMI, the renowned international travel and lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Aris Maroulis as the new Vice President for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, effective immediately. Maroulis, who will be stationed in Hong Kong, will take charge of enhancing the brand's presence, supervising operations, and leading business development across the region.
With 25 years of extensive experience spanning Asia, Europe, and the US, Aris Maroulis brings a wealth of expertise, particularly with a focus on Asia for the past 15 years. Preceding his tenure at TUMI, Maroulis served as the Director of China Business Operations Asset Management at Hang Lung Properties for four years. In this role, he managed a portfolio of luxury shopping malls across mainland China. Prior to that, Maroulis held the position of Managing Director for Montblanc China, headquartered in Shanghai, where he assumed comprehensive responsibility for the Chinese market.
Talking about his appointment, Maroulis said, “I have followed TUMI closely for many years, both as a customer and as a luxury brand and business strategist. I have been continuously impressed by the brand’s innovation, meticulous design, unparalleled performance, and customer-first approach. I am delighted to join this dynamic team and lead the brand’s growth in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East”.
Meanwhile, Subrata Dutta, president, Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Samsonite, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Aris to TUMI at this exciting time for the brand in the region. He has extensive luxury retail experience on both the brand and commercial real estate sides. Aris is a proven leader who will focus on identifying new opportunities for TUMI and continue to provide world-class customer experience through every brand touchpoint”.