Counselor Top 40 supplier Goldstar (asi/73295) has announced two leadership appointments. Alina Rubinshteyn has been appointed vice president of North American sales, and Counselor’s 2020 Supplier Salesperson of the Year Charles G. Duggan II has been appointed as vice president of business development.

Rubinshteyn has been in the promotional products industry for more than a decade, having held previous leadership positions at Counselor Top 40 supplier PCNA (asi/66887), software-as-a-service provider Facilisgroup and apparel brand RiserUnited.

In her new role, Rubinshteyn will oversee all of Goldstar’s field sales operations.

“I’m so excited to officially be a part of the Goldstar team,” she said in a statement. “I’ve been inspired by the company’s heart, innovation and commitment to partnership. I’m looking forward to collaborating with this amazing team, helping to drive meaningful growth and making big things happen together in our wonderful industry.”

Alina Rubinshteyn, vice president of North American sales for Goldstar (asi/73295)

Duggan, who has been with the supplier for a decade, will be stepping into a newly created role that Goldstar described as “designed to unlock opportunities globally” by strengthening relationships with top industry distributors not currently working with Goldstar, as well as global-minded roles such as overseeing Promotional Resource Group’s Canadian operations and managing the new global catalog business in Australia.

“I’m truly honored to step into this new role and focus on opening new doors for Goldstar,” Duggan said. “There’s tremendous opportunity ahead, and I’m excited to collaborate and drive impactful results.”

Charles G. Duggan II, vice president of business development, Goldstar

Goldstar debuted its new brand aesthetic earlier this year, designed to reflect environmental responsibility with a stylized leaf motif and modern sleek design.

“These leadership transitions reflect our long-term vision and our commitment to investing in talented, passionate leaders who combine insight with execution,” said Goldstar’s Global Director Heather Smartt, a member of Counselor’s Power 50 list of promo’s most influential people. “Alina and Charles bring an exceptional mix of experience as we continue delivering outstanding value to our customers around the world.”