YKK AP America announced the appointment of Ivan Zuniga as Director of Product Development. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing daily operations of the product development group in an effort to accelerate product innovation and further the company’s global purpose to build a better society through architectural products.
Zuniga's career
Zuniga brings more than 30 years of architectural product development experience to YKK AP. Most recently, he served as product development manager for a manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems for the commercial construction industry.
Zuniga’s work has been widely recognized by the fenestration industry. In 2021, he was awarded the Architectural Distinguished Service Award for his formative work on behalf of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA). Zuniga chaired the Acoustical Substitution Task Force and the Sustainability Steering Committee, advocating for sustainability and transparency-related issues.
What people are saying
“YKK AP is dedicated to strengthening architectural product innovation to support future growth,” says Oliver Stepe, president and CEO for YKK AP America Inc. “Ivan’s depth and breadth of experience combined with his deep industry knowledge is unmatched. We are confident that he will be a tremendous asset to the organization as we continue our commitment to advance and accelerate the development of architectural products.”
“I am proud to be a part of a team that is genuinely committed to building a better society through architectural products,” says Zuniga. “I look forward to bringing my time, talent and expertise to YKK AP to further drive product innovation.”
