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ABOUT

With over 50+ years of combined industry experience,  we have unsurpassed knowledge of the luggage and travel goods marketplace.  Product, Process, Pricing and People... we know how to design, source and sell luggage, creating a profitable business.

David Sebens
Founder and Principal

  • 35+ Year career in the luggage industry:  Former CEO, Zero Halliburton; primary Senior team member of Tumi, Head of marketing and stores; senior executive sales and marketing roles at Biaggi Luggage, Hartmann and Harlyn Products.

  • Unsurpassed industry knowledge and connections:  Former Board member of Travel Goods Association (TGA).

  • Sales Management:  Knows the world Markets, knowledge of best luggage representatives and distributor resources.  In-depth experience in setting up US distribution and sales teams, finance and reporting structures.

  • Luggage Resource Expert:  Specialization in Asia-based luggage manufacturing, import regulations, shipping procedures and costs, logistics and best practices.  Proficient in Mandarin.

  • Luggage Materials Expert:  In-depth knowledge of the product, materials, individual components and design.

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Cynthia Chang
Asia Manager

  • 15 years in Product Development & Sales Managment:  working with world-class brands at leading Asian Manufacturers.

  • Broad Experience: managing contemporary product and materials.  

  • Travelgoods Specialist:  Luggage, Handbags, Totes, and Travel Accessories specialist with focus on international brands, quality materials, sustainable materials, and new products development for USA, Europe, and Asia.

  • Account Supervisor: Supervisor for development of products for VF brands, Tumi, Porsche design, Paravel, Delsey, Bluesmart, Incase, Esprit, & Hugo Boss.

  • Relationship Manager: Proven performer, managing client product development, pricing, QA/QC, shipment and logistics for assigned brands with on-target and on-time performance. Accomplished communicator and team builder. Creates constructive relationships between clients, factories and suppliers. Multilingual and an efficient communicator, both orally and in writing.

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China & Taiwan
Resident Support Staff

  • Identification and sourcing of appropriate manufacturing and supplier resources

  • RFP solicitation, bid execution review, vendor selection and oversight

  • Purchase planning, development and monitoring

  • Quality control process establishment and evaluation, on-site testing and monitoring

  • Cost reviews, comparisons and analysis

  • Prototype and sample creation and delivery

  • Delivery and shipping procedures, customs and import regulations and processes

  • Coordination of home office visitations, translation assistance

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