Covation Biomaterials has promoted its vice-president of product & technology, Steven Ackerman (pictured), to CEO. 

He succeeds Dean Trivits, who served as CEO following Michael Saltzberg’s retirement in 2023. 

Mr Ackermann said: “The growing global need for sustainable material innovation is clear. We’ll continue to build on our strong foundation to deliver even greater value to our partners and the planet.”

In 2022, Huafon Group bought DuPont Biomaterials and launched Covation Biomaterials.

Covation makes Sorona, a 37% plant-based polymer used in wovens, knits, insulation and footwear; and Susterra propanediol, a 100% plant-based diol ingredient used in footwear, outdoor apparel and performance gear. 

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