Hong Kong-based Schotex Global Co. Ltd. named outdoor industry sales veteran Mats Jengard as its head of sales for the Nordic region. Based in Sweden, Jengard has served as sales manager for Norrøna, PrimaLoft and W.L. Gore & Associates.

Jengard will support the growth of the recently-launched The Schotex Global collection, a  line of sustainable, performance technical fabrics designed in Switzerland and produced in Hong Kong for outdoor, sportswear, and fashion apparel.

“We see great potential for Schotex in Northern Europe with the addition of Mats to our team, and are excited for him to introduce our product offerings to the outdoor performance brands in his Nordic region,” said Schotex Co-Founder and CEO Gwen Hsu.  “His deep experience with global brands, collaborative work style, and focus on guiding long-term partnership programs with exceptional customer service align perfectly with our company goals and working principles.  He is also a passionate outdoorsman who understands exactly what our consumers need and look for in their garments.”

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