2019 XBIZ Exec Awards' Retail Industry Winners Announced

2019 XBIZ Exec Awards' Retail Industry Winners Announced

LOS ANGELES — Winners of the retail industry’s 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards were announced Wednesday night during an exclusive ceremony at the 2019 XBIZ Show.

The XBIZ Exec Awards honors business leaders who play key roles in the success of leading brands, spotlighting their exceptional career achievements.

Members of the adult industry social network XBIZ.net nominated peers for the prestigious award categories, which cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of progressive enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, chief executives and more.

The 2019 XBIZ Show runs through Friday at the Andaz hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Here are winners of the retail industry’s 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards:

Account Exec of the Year — Pleasure Products
Briana Watkins

Account Exec of the Year — Retail
Chad Jenny

Business Development Exec of the Year
Lupe Martinez

Marketing Exec of the Year
Preston Garland

Progressive Leadership Award
Jerome Bensimon

Community Figure of the Year
Kimberly Faubel

Brand Ambassador of the Year
Brent Aldon

Senior Leadership Award
Kerin De Francis

Chief Exec of the Year
Steve Craig

Businesswoman of the Year
Elsa Viegas

Businessman of the Year
Michael Trigg

WIA Woman of the Year
Alicia Sinclair

Legacy Award
Ron Braverman

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