Black Swan Graphene Announces the Appointment of Jobin George as Technical Sales Manager (EMEA) to Accelerate Market Expansion
Black Swan Graphene has appointed Jobin George as Technical Sales Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This strategic hire follows Dan Roadcap's recent appointment as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development, strengthening the company's global commercial team.
George brings over 20 years of international experience in technical sales and business development, having worked with companies like Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation, and Sands International Plastics. His expertise spans distributor relationship management, channel development, and revenue growth.
The new Technical Sales Manager holds a BSc in Chemistry, a Post Graduate Diploma in Petrochemical Engineering, and an MBA. According to CEO Simon Marcotte, George's appointment represents a significant milestone in Black Swan's global expansion strategy, particularly in advancing graphene-enhanced technologies across the EMEA region.
Black Swan Graphene ha nominato Jobin George come Responsabile Vendite Tecniche per la regione Europa, Medio Oriente e Africa (EMEA). Questa nomina strategica segue la recente designazione di Dan Roadcap come Responsabile delle Vendite Tecniche e dello Sviluppo Commerciale, rafforzando il team commerciale globale dell'azienda.
George vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza internazionale nelle vendite tecniche e nello sviluppo commerciale, avendo collaborato con aziende come Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation e Sands International Plastics. La sua competenza comprende la gestione dei rapporti con i distributori, lo sviluppo dei canali di vendita e la crescita dei ricavi.
Il nuovo Responsabile Vendite Tecniche è laureato in Chimica, possiede un Diploma Post-Laurea in Ingegneria Petrolchimica e un MBA. Secondo il CEO Simon Marcotte, la nomina di George rappresenta un traguardo importante nella strategia di espansione globale di Black Swan, soprattutto per la promozione delle tecnologie potenziate dal grafene nella regione EMEA.
Black Swan Graphene ha nombrado a Jobin George como Gerente de Ventas Técnicas para la región Europa, Medio Oriente y África (EMEA). Esta contratación estratégica sigue al reciente nombramiento de Dan Roadcap como Jefe de Ventas Técnicas y Desarrollo Comercial, fortaleciendo el equipo comercial global de la empresa.
George aporta más de 20 años de experiencia internacional en ventas técnicas y desarrollo comercial, habiendo trabajado con empresas como Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation y Sands International Plastics. Su experiencia abarca la gestión de relaciones con distribuidores, desarrollo de canales y crecimiento de ingresos.
El nuevo Gerente de Ventas Técnicas posee una licenciatura en Química, un Diploma de Posgrado en Ingeniería Petroquímica y un MBA. Según el CEO Simon Marcotte, el nombramiento de George representa un hito importante en la estrategia de expansión global de Black Swan, especialmente en la promoción de tecnologías mejoradas con grafeno en la región EMEA.
Black Swan Graphene는 유럽, 중동 및 아프리카(EMEA) 지역의 기술 영업 관리자로 Jobin George를 임명했습니다. 이번 전략적 채용은 Dan Roadcap이 기술 영업 및 사업 개발 책임자로 최근 임명된 데 이어 회사의 글로벌 영업팀을 강화하는 조치입니다.
George는 Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation, Sands International Plastics 등과 함께 일하며 20년 이상의 국제 기술 영업 및 사업 개발 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 전문성은 유통업체 관계 관리, 채널 개발, 수익 성장에 걸쳐 있습니다.
신임 기술 영업 관리자는 화학 학사 학위, 석유화학 공학 포스트그라듀에이트 디플로마, MBA를 보유하고 있습니다. CEO Simon Marcotte에 따르면, George의 임명은 EMEA 지역에서 그래핀 강화 기술을 진전시키는 등 Black Swan의 글로벌 확장 전략에 중요한 이정표가 된다고 합니다.
Black Swan Graphene a nommé Jobin George au poste de Responsable Commercial Technique pour la région Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique (EMEA). Cette nomination stratégique fait suite à la récente désignation de Dan Roadcap en tant que Responsable des Ventes Techniques et du Développement Commercial, renforçant ainsi l'équipe commerciale mondiale de l'entreprise.
George apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience internationale dans les ventes techniques et le développement commercial, ayant travaillé pour des entreprises telles qu'Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation et Sands International Plastics. Son expertise couvre la gestion des relations avec les distributeurs, le développement des canaux et la croissance du chiffre d'affaires.
Le nouveau Responsable Commercial Technique est titulaire d'une licence en Chimie, d'un diplôme de troisième cycle en Génie Pétrochimique et d'un MBA. Selon le PDG Simon Marcotte, la nomination de George représente une étape importante dans la stratégie d'expansion mondiale de Black Swan, notamment pour faire progresser les technologies améliorées au graphène dans la région EMEA.
Black Swan Graphene hat Jobin George zum Technischen Vertriebsleiter für die Region Europa, Naher Osten und Afrika (EMEA) ernannt. Diese strategische Einstellung folgt auf die kürzliche Ernennung von Dan Roadcap zum Leiter für Technischen Vertrieb und Geschäftsentwicklung und stärkt das globale Vertriebsteam des Unternehmens.
George bringt über 20 Jahre internationale Erfahrung im technischen Vertrieb und in der Geschäftsentwicklung mit und hat für Unternehmen wie Aquapak Polymers, H-Pack Global, Sojitz Corporation und Sands International Plastics gearbeitet. Seine Expertise umfasst das Management von Vertriebspartnerbeziehungen, Kanalentwicklung und Umsatzsteigerung.
Der neue Technische Vertriebsleiter besitzt einen BSc in Chemie, ein Postgraduierten-Diplom in Petrochemie und einen MBA. Laut CEO Simon Marcotte stellt Georges Ernennung einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der globalen Expansionsstrategie von Black Swan dar, insbesondere bei der Förderung von graphene-verstärkten Technologien in der EMEA-Region.
- Strategic expansion of global commercial team with new Technical Sales Manager for EMEA region
- Hire brings 20+ years of international experience in technical sales and business development
- Strengthens distribution network and market presence across Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- New hire has proven track record in managing distributor relationships and driving revenue growth
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 30, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Jobin George as Technical Sales Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, effective immediately. This strategic hire follows the appointment of Dan Roadcap as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development (see press release dated February 25, 2025) and further strengthens Black Swan's global commercial team as it drives adoption of its graphene-enhanced technologies.
Mr. George brings over two decades of international experience in technical sales, business development, and project execution. Mr. George has worked for several companies, including Aquapak Polymers and H-Pack Global Ltd., as well as with Sojitz Corporation and Sands International Plastics in the United Arab Emirates. He focussed on technical sales and development in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, consistently demonstrating a strong ability to manage distributor relationships, oversee channel development, and drive revenue growth.
"The addition of Jobin to our commercial team marks another important milestone in our global expansion strategy," said Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan Graphene. "His international experience, particularly in the EMEA region, and his proven ability to translate technical capability into commercial success make him an ideal fit as we continue scaling our graphene business."
Mr. George, Technical Sales Manager at Black Swan, commented: "Black Swan is positioned at the forefront of advanced materials innovation. The opportunity to contribute to the adoption of such a transformative technology across the EMEA region is tremendously exciting. I look forward to engaging with our existing customers and partners, along with exploring opportunities for new clients as well, to showcase the performance and value of Black Swan's graphene solutions."
Jobin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Post Graduate Diploma from Central Institute of Petrochemical Engineering and Technology, India as well as an MBA from the ICFAI University, India. He brings a rare combination of technical expertise, cultural awareness, and commercial insight to the role.
About Black Swan Graphene Inc.
Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients.
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