Former pro golfer takes Carbitex role
Developer of flexible carbon fibre composites Carbitex has announced Jen Hanna as its new vice-president of sales for the US market.
Ms Hanna joins Carbitex from yarn manufacturer Quantum Materials where she was director of sales of the group’s Innegra durable synthetic fibre. She was president of Innegra before its acquisition by Quantum at the end of 2023.
Her interest in materials innovation grew during her time as a professional. She made her debut on the LPGA tour in 2000 and, in her time in the professional game, secured three top-ten finishes. In 2005, she achieved a hole-in-one at the Corning Classic event. She later became a golf coach.
In her newly created role at Carbitex, she will lead the company’s US sales and relations with brand partners in performance footwear, travel and accessories. She will be based in South Carolina.
She said joining Carbitex would allow her to combine her love of sport, competition and technology, and “the relentless pursuit of performance through innovation”.
“The way materials can optimise performance, especially in sports, is something I’ve always been fascinated by,” she added. “I'm excited to be part of a team that is redefining what is possible and to help drive the future of high-performance materials.”
