M S Intl. Appoints Rajesh Shah & Rupesh Shah as Co-Presidents

ORANGE, Calif. – Rajesh Shah and Rupesh Shah are the new co-presidents of M S International (MSI) Inc.

Manu and Rika Shah, founders of MSI, made the announcement late last month at a gathering of MSI’s leadership team.

Click photo to enlargeRajesh and Rupesh, both graduates of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, have been working as MSI executive vice presidents for close to a decade.

“Raj and Rup Shah have successfully led massive efforts to make MSI a powerhouse in the flooring, countertop, wall-tile and landscaping industry,” said Manu Shah, MSI CEO/founder. “They have been instrumental in developing many product lines with fresh approaches while streamlining product purchases from over 36 countries.”

In their new roles, they will be responsible for the growth of the company through strategic thinking, developing leaders, managing and expanding the distribution network, improving the supply chain, and continuing to build MSI’s product portfolio. The brothers will also be responsible for evaluating and executing new opportunities in the marketplace.

“As the economy continues to improve, we look forward to working with our vendors and customers to continue to make our products more accessible and affordable in the marketplace,” said Rajesh Shah. “We have been given a great foundation, and thank the entire MSI team for the opportunity given to us.”

“We are very optimistic about our growth prospects for the next several years,” noted Rupesh Shah.  “As the industry returns to healthy growth rates, we have a great team in place, a wonderful pipeline of new products, innovative marketing and merchandising programs, and a defined and focused strategy.  We look forward to working with our customers to help grow their businesses for years to come.”

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and landscaping products.  Headquartered in Orange, MSI also maintains distribution centers in 14 major metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada.  The company services a nationwide customer base, which includes leading retailers and wholesalers of surfacing products.

MSI’s product line includes granite, marble, travertine, slate and other natural stone products imported from over 36 countries on six continents.  In addition, MSI carries a full product offering of porcelain, ceramic, glass, and quartz surfaces.

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