Future Fibres appoints new CEO
The composite mast and rigging specialist has appointed Hugues Jacquemin as CEO following the retirement of Ewan McLellan.…
Future Fibres, composite mast and rigging specialist, has announced the appointment of Hugues Jacquemin as Chief Executive Officer following retirement of outgoing CEO, Ewan McLellan.
Jacquemin joins the company from 3B The Fibreglass Company, where as CEO he maintained his reputation for driving growth, following the company’s leveraged buyout from former parent, Owens Corning. Under his leadership, 3B established itself as a key player in the composites industry, expanding its customer base throughout the financial crisis and increasing turnover to €160m, before completing a competitive sale process of the company early this year.
"Hugues brings to Future Fibres a proven record of building on a solid foundation of existing assets and resources to ignite innovation and facilitate growth – precisely the formula we wanted at Future Fibres," said Tom Hutchinson, Future Fibres’ founder.
"His deep understanding of what’s required to grow a business, combined with his team-building and operational capabilities will add to the energy, focus, and momentum already present within the organisation,” he concluded.
Hugues primary focus will be on the core business, and as CEO and board member, he will work closely with the team to form the strategy for long-term prosperity.
"Future Fibres is an industry icon and the prospect of working with one of the most motivated and talented teams in the marine industry is hugely exciting. By maintaining the company’s existing commitment to innovation, and by utilising my own experience, knowledge and contacts, together we can deliver on our ambitious goals and generate the company’s next era of success,” said Jacquemin.
“We’ll be looking to approach opportunities across the marine industry, as well as exploring the company’s potential within other, non-marine markets, whilst continuing to drive R&D throughout the business, " he added.
Ewan McLellan will remain a key adviser to the business.
"The team and I are grateful to Ewan for leading the company with a steady hand during the last four years. His knowledge of the company and his positive approach kept Future Fibres on course through a highly challenging period," said Hutchinson.
Related Links
Future Fibres Profile | Future Fibres Website
3B The Fibreglass Company Website
Jacquemin joins the company from 3B The Fibreglass Company, where as CEO he maintained his reputation for driving growth, following the company’s leveraged buyout from former parent, Owens Corning. Under his leadership, 3B established itself as a key player in the composites industry, expanding its customer base throughout the financial crisis and increasing turnover to €160m, before completing a competitive sale process of the company early this year.
"Hugues brings to Future Fibres a proven record of building on a solid foundation of existing assets and resources to ignite innovation and facilitate growth – precisely the formula we wanted at Future Fibres," said Tom Hutchinson, Future Fibres’ founder.
"His deep understanding of what’s required to grow a business, combined with his team-building and operational capabilities will add to the energy, focus, and momentum already present within the organisation,” he concluded.
Hugues Jacquemin is new CEO at Future Fibres
Hugues primary focus will be on the core business, and as CEO and board member, he will work closely with the team to form the strategy for long-term prosperity.
"Future Fibres is an industry icon and the prospect of working with one of the most motivated and talented teams in the marine industry is hugely exciting. By maintaining the company’s existing commitment to innovation, and by utilising my own experience, knowledge and contacts, together we can deliver on our ambitious goals and generate the company’s next era of success,” said Jacquemin.
“We’ll be looking to approach opportunities across the marine industry, as well as exploring the company’s potential within other, non-marine markets, whilst continuing to drive R&D throughout the business, " he added.
Ewan McLellan will remain a key adviser to the business.
"The team and I are grateful to Ewan for leading the company with a steady hand during the last four years. His knowledge of the company and his positive approach kept Future Fibres on course through a highly challenging period," said Hutchinson.
Related Links
Future Fibres Profile | Future Fibres Website
3B The Fibreglass Company Website
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