Black Swan Graphene Announces the Appointment of Industry Veteran Dan Roadcap as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) has appointed Dan Roadcap as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development. With over 20 years of experience in polymers and advanced materials, Roadcap brings expertise important for accelerating the company's sales growth and market expansion.
Roadcap's career includes leadership roles in production operations, plant management, research, engineering, and business development. His technical knowledge in polymer compounding and advanced material formulation positions him to identify strategic opportunities for Black Swan's graphene products.
In his previous role as Director of Key Accounts, Technical Sales, and New Market Development at an advanced materials company, he managed accounts exceeding USD $45 million in sales. Roadcap holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Shippensburg University with additional training in polymer chemistry from the University of Akron and Virginia Tech.
Simon Marcotte, CEO of Black Swan, noted that this appointment comes at an ideal time as the company enters a growth phase and expands into key industrial sectors like polymers and concrete.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) ha nominato Dan Roadcap come Responsabile delle Vendite Tecniche e Sviluppo Business. Con oltre 20 anni di esperienza in polimeri e materiali avanzati, Roadcap porta competenze fondamentali per accelerare la crescita delle vendite dell'azienda e l'espansione nel mercato.
La carriera di Roadcap include ruoli di leadership nelle operazioni di produzione, gestione degli impianti, ricerca, ingegneria e sviluppo commerciale. La sua conoscenza tecnica nella miscelazione dei polimeri e nella formulazione di materiali avanzati lo posiziona per identificare opportunità strategiche per i prodotti in grafene di Black Swan.
Nel suo precedente ruolo di Direttore dei Conti Chiave, Vendite Tecniche e Sviluppo di Nuovi Mercati in un'azienda di materiali avanzati, ha gestito conti che superavano i 45 milioni di dollari in vendite. Roadcap ha conseguito una Laurea in Scienze Biologiche e Chimiche presso la Shippensburg University, con ulteriore formazione in chimica dei polimeri presso l'Università di Akron e la Virginia Tech.
Simon Marcotte, CEO di Black Swan, ha osservato che questa nomina arriva in un momento ideale poiché l'azienda entra in una fase di crescita ed espande in settori industriali chiave come i polimeri e il cemento.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) ha nombrado a Dan Roadcap como Jefe de Ventas Técnicas y Desarrollo de Negocios. Con más de 20 años de experiencia en polímeros y materiales avanzados, Roadcap aporta una experiencia importante para acelerar el crecimiento de ventas de la empresa y la expansión en el mercado.
La carrera de Roadcap incluye roles de liderazgo en operaciones de producción, gestión de plantas, investigación, ingeniería y desarrollo de negocios. Su conocimiento técnico en la mezcla de polímeros y formulación de materiales avanzados lo posiciona para identificar oportunidades estratégicas para los productos de grafeno de Black Swan.
En su rol anterior como Director de Cuentas Clave, Ventas Técnicas y Desarrollo de Nuevos Mercados en una empresa de materiales avanzados, gestionó cuentas que superaban los 45 millones de dólares en ventas. Roadcap tiene una Licenciatura en Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas de la Universidad de Shippensburg, con formación adicional en química de polímeros de la Universidad de Akron y Virginia Tech.
Simon Marcotte, CEO de Black Swan, señaló que esta nombramiento llega en un momento ideal, ya que la empresa entra en una fase de crecimiento y se expande en sectores industriales clave como los polímeros y el concreto.
블랙 스완 그래핀 (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF)이 댄 로드캡을 기술 영업 및 사업 개발 책임자로 임명했습니다. 20년 이상의 폴리머 및 첨단 소재 경험을 가진 로드캡은 회사의 판매 성장과 시장 확장을 가속화하는 데 중요한 전문성을 제공합니다.
로드캡의 경력에는 생산 운영, 공장 관리, 연구, 엔지니어링 및 사업 개발에서의 리더십 역할이 포함됩니다. 폴리머 혼합 및 첨단 소재 조성에 대한 그의 기술적 지식은 블랙 스완의 그래핀 제품을 위한 전략적 기회를 식별하는 데 그를 적합하게 만듭니다.
이전에는 첨단 소재 회사에서 주요 계정, 기술 영업 및 신규 시장 개발 이사로 재직하며 4,500만 달러 이상의 판매를 초과하는 계정을 관리했습니다. 로드캡은 쉬펜즈버그 대학교에서 생물학 및 화학 학사 학위를 취득했으며, 아크론 대학교와 버지니아 공대에서 폴리머 화학에 대한 추가 교육을 받았습니다.
블랙 스완의 CEO인 사이먼 마르코트는 이 임명이 회사가 성장 단계에 접어들고 폴리머 및 콘크리트와 같은 주요 산업 분야로 확장하는 이상적인 시점에 이루어졌다고 언급했습니다.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) a nommé Dan Roadcap au poste de Responsable des Ventes Techniques et du Développement Commercial. Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les polymères et les matériaux avancés, Roadcap apporte une expertise essentielle pour accélérer la croissance des ventes de l'entreprise et son expansion sur le marché.
La carrière de Roadcap comprend des rôles de leadership dans les opérations de production, la gestion d'usine, la recherche, l'ingénierie et le développement commercial. Ses connaissances techniques en mélange de polymères et en formulation de matériaux avancés le positionnent pour identifier des opportunités stratégiques pour les produits en graphène de Black Swan.
Dans son précédent rôle de Directeur des Comptes Clés, Ventes Techniques et Développement de Nouveaux Marchés dans une entreprise de matériaux avancés, il a géré des comptes dépassant 45 millions USD de ventes. Roadcap est titulaire d'une Licence en Biologie et Chimie de l'Université de Shippensburg, avec une formation complémentaire en chimie des polymères à l'Université d'Akron et à Virginia Tech.
Simon Marcotte, PDG de Black Swan, a souligné que cette nomination intervient à un moment idéal, alors que l'entreprise entre dans une phase de croissance et s'étend dans des secteurs industriels clés tels que les polymères et le béton.
Black Swan Graphene (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) hat Dan Roadcap zum Leiter für technische Verkäufe und Geschäftsentwicklung ernannt. Mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung in Polymeren und fortschrittlichen Materialien bringt Roadcap wichtige Fachkenntnisse mit, um das Umsatzwachstum des Unternehmens und die Markterweiterung zu beschleunigen.
Roadcaps Karriere umfasst Führungspositionen in der Produktionsbetriebsführung, im Anlagenmanagement, in der Forschung, im Ingenieurwesen und in der Geschäftsentwicklung. Sein technisches Wissen in der Polymerverarbeitung und der Formulierung fortschrittlicher Materialien versetzt ihn in die Lage, strategische Möglichkeiten für die Graphenprodukte von Black Swan zu identifizieren.
In seiner vorherigen Rolle als Direktor für wichtige Kunden, technische Verkäufe und die Entwicklung neuer Märkte in einem Unternehmen für fortschrittliche Materialien verwaltete er Konten mit einem Umsatz von über 45 Millionen USD. Roadcap hat einen Bachelor of Science in Biologie und Chemie von der Shippensburg University und zusätzliche Schulungen in Polymerchemie von der University of Akron und Virginia Tech.
Simon Marcotte, CEO von Black Swan, bemerkte, dass diese Ernennung zu einem idealen Zeitpunkt erfolgt, da das Unternehmen in eine Wachstumsphase eintritt und sich in wichtige Industriesektoren wie Polymere und Beton ausweitet.
- Appointment of industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in polymers and advanced materials
- New executive previously managed accounts exceeding USD $45 million in sales
- Company is entering growth phase after investing in commercial product development
- Potential expansion into key industrial sectors including polymers and concrete
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Dan Roadcap as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development. With over two decades of experience in the polymers and advanced materials industries, Mr. Roadcap brings a wealth of expertise that will be instrumental in accelerating Black Swan's sales growth and market expansion.
Mr. Roadcap's distinguished career encompasses leadership roles in production operations, plant management, research and engineering, and business development. His technical expertise encompasses polymer compounding and the formulation of advanced material-based products, where he has played a pivotal role in designing and establishing entire supply chains. This hands-on experience uniquely equips him to pinpoint strategic opportunities, and leverage existing relationships, where Black Swan's graphene products can deliver maximum impact.
Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan, commented: "As Black Swan is entering an exciting growth phase it is enabling us to attract top talent, and we are delighted to welcome Mr. Roadcap to our team. Having invested significant resources to bring our commercial products to market, the timing couldn't be better for someone of his caliber to join us. Dan's extensive industry experience and technical acumen not only align perfectly with our mission to drive large-scale production and commercialization of high-performance, cost-effective graphene products, but his decision to come on board speaks volumes about the confidence he has in what we've built. Dan's expertise will be instrumental as we expand our footprint in key industrial sectors, including polymers and concrete."
Dan Roadcap, Head of Technical Sales and Business Development, commented: "I am excited to join Black Swan at such a critical juncture as the Company brings its graphene products to market. The team has done an exceptional job laying the groundwork for large-scale commercialization, and I look forward to contributing by expanding market adoption and building on existing momentum. Black Swan's graphene is poised to make a significant impact across multiple industries, and I am eager to help drive that success."
Dan Roadcap
Prior to joining Black Swan, Mr. Roadcap served as Director of Key Accounts, Technical Sales, and New Market Development at a leading company in the advanced materials sector, where he managed major accounts totaling over USD
About Black Swan Graphene Inc.
Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients.
More information is available at: www.blackswangraphene.com.
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Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
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