Smartstone
Karen Yaptinchay Gella is an experienced marketing communications professional with a robust background in managing corporate communications and developing marketing strategies. Currently serving as the Marketing Communications Manager at Smartstone since March 2016, Karen has previously held roles as a Communications Consultant for various organizations, including projects with the late Senator Raul S. Roco and the World Bank Manila. Notable positions also include a Business Communications Specialist at SERATEC Pty Ltd and a role as a Marketing and Communications Consultant at Shell, where responsibilities included overseeing communication for the Shell Learning Centre. Karen began their career as a Communications Fellow at Johnson & Johnson and served as the Media Relations and Information Officer for Senator Roco's office. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Communication from Rutgers University, a Certificate in Museum Studies from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of the Philippines.
This person is not in any teams
Smartstone
Established in 2002, Smartstone has built a solid reputation for quality, sustainability and value. Today Smartstone Australia is one of the leading distributors of engineered surfaces in the country. Smartstone is the surface specified by architects, interior designers and retail kitchen designers nationally. It is the choice of the many discerning individuals seeking the best in quality and style. Smartstone has also been used in numerous projects by many of Australia’s leading builders and developers. Every Smartstone product is meticulously sourced throughout the world from the most innovative suppliers. We only select surfaces from manufacturers who are able to offer the levels of workmanship, technology and environmental care we absolutely insist on in our product. As a result, every surface that bears the Smartstone brand mark has met our rigorous standards so they may exceed yours. Smartstone is a subsidiary of HVG (Halifax Vogel Group), a privately owned Australian company that imports and distributes a diverse product range throughout Australia, including aluminium composite material, graphics media, decorative building products, industrial and decorative fabrics, engineered stone and exhibition systems.