Operational Leadership of Jacob Holm
United States team
Charles Holton, Vice President US Operations Responsible for U.S. Operations
Many years of senior manufacturing, operations and leadership experience gained in both large and small operations in the United States, including GE, Alcatel and others. Joined the company in September 2007.
Ginny Casstevens, Sales Director – Americas
Responsible for sales, marketing and business development initiatives in North and South America.
Many years of experience in a broad range of nonwoven technologies and market applications.
Joined JHI - America in October 2005 to help lead capacity expansion efforts in NA.
Jean-François de Gruttola, Key Account Director - USA
Responsible for both the sales and technical aspects of key USA customers since September 2007. Joined JHI France in September 2000 and JHI America in July 2005. Held several product development functions within JHI organization.
Global team
Richard Knowlson, Global Director of Product Development
Defining and implementing products development strategies for clients worldwide. Joined Jacob Holm in September 2009 after 20 years in the nonwovens industry with a broad range of experience in nonwovens technologies and end use applications.
Alexis Porcher, Global Commercial Manager
Responsible for costing, budgeting and margin control for Jacob Holm France and USA, on top of some key account customer relations.Many years of experience in roll good manufacturing (paper & nonwovens) as Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager. Joined JHI in January 2005.
Europe team
Gilles Hourlier, Vice President of France Operations
Managing and conducting Operational performance of the Soultz's Plant, in France.
Joined the company in October 2009, after having held several responsabilities in a glass company and for 18 years in the pulp and paper industry.
