Carbitex Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Appointments
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- Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024 15:17
Carbitex, a leading producer of flexible carbon fiber composites for footwear, travel, and accessories, has announced two key appointments to its leadership team. Filippo Sartor has been appointed as Vice President of Global Sales, while Sam Gardner assumes the role of Vice President of Engineering and Operations. These strategic hires come following a restructuring of manufacturing operations and the return of Carbitex founder, Junus Khan, as company president in 2023, signaling a new phase of growth for the brand.
Bringing over 20 years of experience in the footwear industry, including nearly 11 years as the Global Senior Sales Manager at JV International, the official worldwide licensee for Michelin Soles, Filippo Sartor brings a wealth of sales expertise within performance footwear and material innovation to Carbitex. Based in Milan, Italy, Sartor's extensive experience in building new business in the US and Far East uniquely positions him to drive Carbitex's global expansion in the footwear market.
"I am extremely proud to join the Carbitex team and see huge growth potential thanks to a dynamic group of people dedicated to enhancing the technical benefits in the footwear market," says Sartor. "I look forward to building Carbitex’s global presence and supporting the many existing brand partners. My experience growing a diverse range of technical and lifestyle footwear brands, combined with the expertise of the team, will help us create new solutions for the most demanding partner needs."
Sam Gardner, based in Renton, Washington, will oversee product development and manufacturing at Carbitex. With a background in product design and manufacturing, Gardner's experience at Square One Distribution and most recently as VP for Union Aquaparks positions him well to drive product innovation and strengthen factory and brand partner relations.
"Filippo and Sam fill key roles with expertise that seamlessly aligns with our vision," says Junus Khan. "Their backgrounds in sales, product design, and manufacturing solidify a complete team poised to drive Carbitex’s next phase of growth."
These strategic appointments underscore Carbitex's commitment to better serve strategic brand partners, achieve forecasted growth in the short and long term, and expand its global market presence. With a strengthened leadership team in place, Carbitex is well-positioned to capitalize on new opportunities and drive innovation in the flexible carbon fiber composites industry.