TUMI, a global brand for travel luggage and accessories, has appointed Aris Maroulis as the new Vice President for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with immediate effect.

In his new role, Maroulis brings over 27 years of leadership experience across the travel, retail, manufacturing, real estate, and consulting sectors. He will work closely with Subrata Dutta, President of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for Samsonite, overseeing branding and business operations in the region.

In his previous roles, Maroulis served Hang Lung Properties as the Director for China, Montblanc as the Managing Director, Folli Follie Group as the Country Manager for China, and Archstone Consulting as the Director. He also worked with Scient and Kaiser Associates at the beginning of his career.

On the academic front, Maroulis holds an MBA degree from the Wharton School and a BA degree in Economics from Vassar College. His core competencies include strategic leadership, P&L management, marketing strategy, and change management.

Welcoming Maroulis to the leadership team, Subrata said, “We are delighted to welcome Aris to TUMI at this exciting time for the brand in the region. He brings extensive luxury retail experience on both the brand and commercial real estate sides. Aris is a proven leader who will focus on identifying new opportunities for TUMI and continue to provide a world-class customer experience through every brand touchpoint.”

Maroulis added, “I have followed TUMI closely for many years, both as a customer and as a luxury brand and business strategist. I have been continuously impressed by the brand’s innovation, meticulous design, unparalleled performance, and customer-first approach. I am delighted to join this dynamic team and lead the brand's growth in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.”