OrthoLite appointed Doug Nickerson as sales manager for Performance East, based in Boston. Most recently, he worked at Timberland and Timberland Pro, where he supported compound development, material innovation and sole system performance for end-use applications.
With a background in chemical engineering, Nickerson brings a strong command of polymer science and material processing and manufacturing, paired with the ability to communicate value to technical and non-technical partners.
Nickerson also has extensive factory experience, having worked across North America, South America and Asia, and has collaborated cross-functionally with design, development, sourcing, engineering, and suppliers to bring performance products to market.
“Doug’s ability to bridge technical depth with customer-facing strategy makes him a tremendous addition to our sales organization,” said Marty Greenwald, VP of Sales at Ortholite. “His experience in performance materials and his collaborative, solutions-driven approach aligns perfectly with how we support our brand partners.”
“I’m proud to join OrthoLite at a time when innovation, performance and material science are more important than ever,” said Nickerson. “I look forward to working closely with OrthoLite’s internal teams and our brand partners to help deliver best-in-class comfort and performance solutions to the market.”
On October 30, 2025, Coats Group acquired OrthoLite for $770 million.
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