9. Philip Koosed

BAMKO (asi/131431)

2019 Rank: 19

Title: President

Industry Experience: 21 years

Koosed soars 10 spots up into the Top 10, and it’s no secret why. Under his leadership, Top 40 distributor BAMKO increased its total global sales by 217.8% in 2020’s second quarter – the same quarter that promo distributors’ collective sales plummeted 44.4% amid coronavirus challenges. It was the culmination of years of substantial success, rooted in Koosed’s role in building a sophisticated global sourcing network while emphasizing technological innovation and client-facing creativity for big household name brands. Given BAMKO’s growth in a historically challenging 2020, it doesn’t appear Koosed’s star will stop rising anytime soon.