High Point Market Recap

Maurishka Pinedo

President & Creative Director, Cisco Home

A second-generation leader of the family-owned brand founded by Cisco and Alba Pinedo, Maurishka brings more than 35 years of handcrafted, made-to-order furniture, natural materials, textiles, color, and responsible sourcing to the conversation.

Frederic Henry

CEO, Romo Inc

Frederic has helped build Romo’s U.S. presence from its earliest days into a national business with 13 showrooms and sales teams across the country. His perspective spans product, brand development, strategy, sales, marketing—and a lifelong passion for architecture and interiors.

Jessica Phillips

Vice President, Phillips Collection

Jessica leads sales strategy and brand stewardship for the family-owned brand known for more than 40 years of award-winning organic contemporary design. Her focus on relationships, education, and brand storytelling offers a unique perspective on building lasting connections across the trade.

Peter Jacob

Founder, Peter Jacob Kind Creative

A multidisciplinary designer trained in furniture design, Peter creates furniture, lighting, interiors, and brand experiences for names including Chelsea House, Caracole, and Wesley Hall. His work is rooted in thoughtful design, renovation, and giving old spaces new life.

What We’ll Be Talking About

From legacy brands to emerging ideas, we’ll go behind the scenes of what caught attention at High Point – and what it means for the work ahead.

Expect an inside look at

• How family-owned brands evolve without losing their identity
• What it takes to scale a design business and build lasting relationships
• The collaboration between designers and brands behind enduring pieces
• Why craftsmanship, materiality, and responsible sourcing continue to matter
• The collections, ideas, and trends worth watching for the season ahead
• Join us for lunch, conversation, and a closer look at what’s next in design.