The Beetling design family is a group of incredible people with different talents and skills but we all share a passion for creating art that inspires young minds. Our innovative first of its kind 3 dimensional decor is handmade and painted at our headquarters in beautiful Coquitlam BC the hometown of the women who started it all.
FOUNDER AND CEO
KRISTY ILIC
Kristy Ilic grew up in 1970's suburban Vancouver with dreams of traveling the world, being independent, and owning her own successful business.
Kristy studied Business and Economics at Simon Fraser University during the school year, while enrolling in summer classes at Emily Carr. In 1988, she applied and accepted a spot to study art and design at the prestigious JAK Berufsfachschule in Hamburg, Germany. Upon returning home to Vancouver, she accepted a position with a brokerage firm, which led to a successful 10-year career in the investment and finance industry.
In 2006, she used her skills as an investment advisor (where she spent countless hours analyzing and funding startup and junior growth companies) coupled with her design know-how to launch Beetling Design Corporation.
For Kristy, Beetling Design allowed the perfect combination of her two passions - art and business. Involved in every aspect of the company, she is thrilled at the recent successes of Beetling, and looks forward to its continued growth and expansion in the coming years.
Kristy lives and works in the suburbs of Vancouver, and is happily married with three children who inspire her everyday.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LINDA HUGHES
Linda Hughes brings years of financial management expertise to Beetling. The former criminology student has parlayed her attention to detail into a successful business and management career. From her first job in the competitive spa manufacturing industry to consulting with L'Oreal Canada, Linda is a proven talent in the demanding retail and manufacturing industry.
Behind every successful career woman is a loving and supporting family. Linda's husband, son and her volunteer work always keep her hopping... and walking, having recently participated in her fifth Weekend to End Breast Cancer 60km walk.
Linda's decision to join Beetling can be traced back to Centennial High School, in Coquitlam, BC, where she and Kristy were fast friends. Since then, Linda has worked with Kristy on various projects, so it only seemed right to join her in bringing this amazing new décor to the market as Beetling's Chief Operating Officer.
Linda is thrilled to be a part of Beetling, and is wholeheartedly committed to the future success of the company.
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