Our Management Team
Meet the incredibly talented individuals that allow Guided Imports to lead in industry innovation and supply chain management.
Nicolas Thys
Director of Sales, Europe
With over ten years of experience on the ground in China, and 15 years in procurement, Nicolas has been managing the supply chain for the worlds most notable names in product media. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Dutch, Nicolas manages the promotional gifts department for the Guided Imports team.
Kai Arcinas
Director of Sales, North America
Kai’s background in engineering and five years experience in China manufacturing are a perfect match for her careful, yet streamlined approach when working with clients to develop and produce products. Kai’s product expertise is in consumer products and fashion for retailers and distributors, where she has assisted in bringing hundreds of products to retail shelves.
Dirk Rabau
Director of Quality Management
Dirk identifies and repairs quality issues found in factories. After extensive military experience in the Belgium Armed Forces, he later continued to obtain 12 years of experience in China quality management and assurance. Dirk has built and restructured over 25 factories, as well as resolved safety issues of countless productions. His strong understanding in safety compliance and regulations allow us to confidently deliver even the most complex products.
Katherine Zhang
Director of China Operations
Katherine’s hands on approach when working with factories is to rarely trust, and always verify every commitment a supplier makes. By maintaining a healthy level of skepticism, she ensures suppliers always know we have someone holding them accountable. With her six years of experience working with factories, Katherine knows how to keep calm under pressure while persuading factories to maintain their objective in delivering what was promised.