Spector & Co. (PPAI 168328, Gold), PPAI 100’s No. 18 supplier, has announced the promotion of Ashley Colautti, MAS to vice president of sales, U.S.
Colautti, who joined the Montral-based company in 2022, most recently served as director of digital transformation.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work across almost every part of this industry, from distributor to service provider to supplier, and recently diving deep into digital transformation,” Colautti says.
Ashley Colautti, MAS
VP of Sales, US, Spector & Co.
“Working closely with our IT team and our clients has taught me that there is so much opportunity beyond traditional sales methods. I’m excited to bring my experience into a strategic leadership role supporting our amazing team of industry superstars. I’m truly honored and so lucky to step into this position under the guidance of our president Samantha Kates and CEO Alan Meinstein, whose vision and leadership I admire. I’m proud to be a part of a team that’s driving the future of our industry.”
Colautti’s Background
Prior to joining Spector, Colautti served as a senior account manager at commonsku, where she worked closely with distributors to optimize their sales and marketing strategies.
- She began her career on the distributor side of the industry, giving her a unique perspective on customer needs and the end-to-end journey from idea to order.
- She also serves as board chair of PromoKitchen, a nonprofit mentorship community for the promotional products industry.
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Ashley for more than six years across two different companies, and I’ve seen firsthand how she transforms business,” says Samantha Kates, president of Spector and recently announced as the incoming at-large appointment to the PPAI Board of Directors.
Samantha Kates
President, Spector & Co.
“She combines business acumen with warmth and approachability, making a difference everywhere she goes. With Ashley leading our U.S. sales, I know we’ll see sharper market execution, stronger distributor partnerships and a more responsive selling experience. The U.S. market is ready for our leadership and Ashley’s talent will take us there.”
