CI Group announces major leadership promotions

The CI Group, a seller of interior and industrial products, has made two promotions in its leadership team, in Tampa.

Gilbert Broco (pictured above) has been named president and Lauren Menendez has been named vice president – Tampa market.

In his new role, Broco will manage the company’s day-to-day operations across all seven locations and markets. He has been with The CI Group for over 12 years, serving in multiple roles. He originally joined as a designer in the Jacksonville office.

He is a graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay and serves on that organization’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Interior Design Association Global Foundation.

Lauren Menendez

Menendez has worked in the contract furnishings and design industries, in Tampa, for over 15 years. She is a Registered Interior Designer, is a graduate of Leadership Tampa and is on the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Chamber and the University of Tampa Board of Fellows.

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