Textiles
Hyosung
To support its continued business growth and global expansion strategy, Hyosung has hired industry veteran Claire O’Neill as its new European marketing manager, and appointed Hyosung veteran Julia Nam as U.S. marketing manager, a new role within the company.
O’Neill, who is based in the U.K., joins Hyosung from The Lycra Company, where she was most recently EMEA brand communications manager and previously, EMEA marketing segment manager for lingerie, underwear and swimwear at former Lycra Co. parent Invista.
At Hyosung, O’Neill will work with the company’s European marketing team in the promotion of Hyosung’s specialty fibers and fabrics to targeted brand and retail accounts. Additionally, O’Neill will manage joint development and promotional programs with key industry partners.
Nam, whose most recent position with Hyosung was marketing manager for intimates and swim, has held many managerial roles over her 19-year career with the Seoul-based company. As U.S. marketing manager based in New York, Nam will identify business opportunities and develop customized textile solutions to help U.S. brands and retailers.
Hyosung is a comprehensive fiber manufacturer that produces products, providing innovation and solutions to the textile industry. Hyosung’s Creora spandex is the world’s largest spandex brand, supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings, as well as Mipan nylon and specialty polyester providing functional and sustainable fiber solutions.
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