Hyosung – a leading South Korean textile manufacturer and the world’s largest elastane brand, has announced to hire Simon Whitmarsh-Knight as its new Textile Global Marketing Director.
Whitmarsh-Knight, based in UK, will lead Hyosung’s global marketing for creora elastane, Mipan nylon and specialty polyester fibres to deliver continuous innovation, superior value and collaborative services throughout the textile value chain.
In his most recent roles as Managing Director, HD Wool Active Insulation, EMEA Marketing Director for Hyosung, and previously, Invista, Whitmarsh-Knight directed high-level partnerships across the textile value chain – from mills to packagers, garment makers, fibre ingredient brands, distributors, licensees and major consumer brands.
“Simon brings extensive sales, marketing and team-building experience growing business across the specialty fibre, technical textile and performance apparel industries – not to mention a deep understanding of Hyosung,” commented Sora Yoo, Chief Marketing Officer, Hyosung.
“It is an exciting time to be at Hyosung given its commitment to continuous innovation, and its investment to provide ongoing sustainable textile solutions across our value chain,” said Whitmarsh-Knight, adding, “I am looking forward to collaborating and working alongside such a talented team.”
