Talking Tables has appointed Daniel Fagan as managing director in what is a new role for the company.
Previously director of the supply chain, Daniel has been with the giftware supplier for 12 years, originally joining as supply chain assistant and working his way up while gaining a thorough insight into the business. He became a director five years ago and in 2022 he steered the company to B Corp status.
Daniel is a familiar figure in the giftware industry, serving on The Giftware Association’s National Committee and taking part in panel discussions at trade shows including Top Drawer and Spring Fair, as well as Talking Tables’ own industry co-hosted event with The Giftware Association: Talking Together.
“I will be building on what I’ve been doing, but with a wider remit. It’s such an exciting opportunity to expand new categories like reusable tableware, maximise our relationships with our customers, and build our international business”
Among Daniel’s most significant achievements at Talking Tables have been building and maintaining a strong and agile supply base, which has seen the company through Covid and freight shipping challenges, and enabled it to successfully expand into new categories such as this season’s move into reusable tableware with the launch of the Bon Appetit collection.
Commenting on his new role, Daniel said: “I will be building on what I’ve been doing, but with a wider remit. It’s such an exciting opportunity to expand new categories like reusable tableware, maximise our relationships with our customers, and build our international business. I will be working with the team to ensure we’re agile and on the front foot in the face of what is becoming a more complex and unpredictable world – for example, utilising new developments in AI.”
He added: “Throughout my time at Talking Tables, the founders Clare Harris and Mark McCormack have always generously exposed me to areas of the business outside of the supply chain, whether that be attending a trade mission to China or researching the US market. Working so closely with them has helped me understand the business from top to bottom and prepared me for my new role.”
At the same time, co-founder Mark joins Clare as co-CEO. Both say they are excited and proud to see Daniel step up to be managing director, and feel very confident of his talent. They intend to remain present (but hopefully with a little more time to travel), and support Daniel on the wider growth strategy of Talking Tables.
