Mary Tierney Cauceglia has been appointed vice president of global accounts at Allsteel Inc, a newly created position. In making the announcement, Malisa Bryant, Allsteel’s vice president of sales, said that Cauceglia is responsible for developing new global business strategies and expanding existing business within the Fortune 500 sector.
“We are thrilled to have Tierney on our team,” said Bryant. “Her impeccable resume and leadership capabilities are sure to inspire our sales team and accelerate Allsteel’s global expansion.”
An industry veteran, Cauceglia joins Allsteel after an 18-year tenure at Herman Miller, where she most recently was director of strategic accounts. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland. Her professional affiliations include the Strategic Account Management Association and Corenet. Cauceglia is based in Muscatine. BD+C
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