ROCHESTER, MN, April 04, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Becky Yu Gehling (née Shan) has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Shan is a distinguished expert in furniture product merchandising, accessory development and visual design, currently serving as the director of international merchandise and visual at Ashley Furniture Industries. Since 2021, she has been instrumental in product development and driving global merchandising excellence, contributing significantly to the company's growth. Her leadership has been pivotal in transforming the international business with growth of 30% over 2023, achieved in 2024.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Shan was the international accessory sourcing and visual manager at Ashley Furniture Industries from 2017 to 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Before that, she held the same position in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 2016 to 2017. Her tenure at Ashley Furniture began in Shanghai, China, where she served as senior creative manager from 2015 to 2016 and regional visual manager from 2013 to 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she received a "Spotlight" nomination from Ashley Furniture for her exceptional contributions to the company.

Ms. Shan's career in interior design began at JB Style Design in Shanghai, China, where she worked from 2007 to 2013. Starting as an interior designer and home decorator, she advanced to project manager and eventually project director. Her work was featured in more than 10 magazines and interior design books, and some projects were highlighted on a German TV show and a Chinese TV series. These experiences honed her ability to understand diverse customer needs and manage projects with varying budgets and styles.

Before entering the field of interior design, Ms. Shan was a teacher at Shanghai Nanyang International Kindergarten from 2001 to 2007. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in interior design from East China Normal University in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from the same institution in 2001. She holds certifications as a certified interior decor designer from The National Vocational Qualification Certification Center China, earned in 2012, and a teacher qualification certificate in early childhood education from the Education Bureau of Jing'an District Shanghai, obtained in 2001.

Ms. Shan attributes her success to the hard work and dedication of her team, which achieved their international business sales goals last year, successfully driving a 100% increase in sales revenue for the international accessory container program in 2024. She is committed to driving substantial growth and reaching her ambitious targets by leveraging her team's efforts and expertise. Additionally, her specialization in product merchandising as well as her dedication to meeting style trends, deep market insights, customer needs and price points have been significant factors in her professional achievements.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Shan is actively involved in civic activities, donating through her church and helping within her community. Born in Shanghai, she enjoys traveling, art and music. Ms. Shan is an artist and has had solo and group art shows in China. She continues to create new artworks and looks forward to showcasing them in the U.S. in the future. She is dedicated to raising her son and daughter with her husband while pursuing her passions in art and career growth. Looking ahead, she aims to inspire others, achieve significant milestones with her team, and maintain positive energy daily as she continues to explore new areas of personal and professional development.

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