Jonathan Braude is the Vice President for Product at Danica Imports, a Vancouver-based company that designs and distributes kitchen textiles, table linens, ceramics and other housewares and gifts. Prior to joining Danica Jonathan was an architect in Chicago and is a graduate of the UBC School of Architecture (M. Arch). As Vice President in charge of product Jonathan manages an ever-changing range of housewares and giftware, and is responsible for new product development, a major engine of Danica’s growth. Jonathan’s love of travel has served him well in a role that frequently takes him to all corners of India, China and Europe in search of new products, and to maintain Danica’s important relationships with its vendors.