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People in composites: November 2024

Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Exel Composites, Thermwood, Volocopter, Anisoprint, TPI Composites and SGL Carbon.

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Anisoprint appointment to bolster leadership in AM

Composites 3D printing company Anisoprint (Singapore) announces the appointment of Tuan TranPham as president of the Americas and APAC. Tuan is a 20-plus-year 3D printing veteran with extensive experience and a proven track record in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector. 

Tuan TranPham, Anisoprint’s president of the Americas and APAC. 

Tuan TranPham, Anisoprint’s president of the Americas and APAC. 

As the president of the Americas and APAC, TranPham will play a vital role in driving Anisoprint’s strategic growth and enhancing its market presence across multiple industries. He brings a robust background in revenue generation and strategic leadership, most recently serving as chief revenue officer at Azul 3D where he enhanced the company’s growth and market presence.

TranPham’s expertise in developing innovative solutions and fostering key partnerships aligns with Anisoprint’s mission to advance composite 3D printing technologies. He has also successfully led revenue strategies at industry giants including Desktop Metal, GE Additive (Arcam), Stratasys and 3D Systems.

“I am excited to join Anisoprint,” says TranPham. “I believe Anisoprint’s composite fiber co-extrusion [CFC] technology will reinvigorate the 3D printing market and give our customers better and improved desktop solutions sub-$50,000 and I am thrilled to be a part of this company. I am excited to be working with our existing world-class channel partners and customers, while looking forward to building relationships with new channel partners and customers.”

In his new role at Anisoprint, TranPham will concentrate on refining the company’s sales strategies, accelerating the commercialization of its advanced 3D printing technologies and strengthening customer relationships. According to Anisoprint, his deep expertise and comprehensive understanding of the AM market will be crucial as the company continues to innovate and deliver solutions tailored to the evolving demands of many sectors, including aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, space, industrial, consumer and academia.

“We are delighted to welcome Tuan to the Anisoprint team,” says Rui Liu, CEO of Anisoprint. “His extensive industry knowledge and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we strive to expand our capabilities and redefine the possibilities of additive manufacturing.”

Anisoprint is dedicated to reinforcing its leadership position in the AM sector by attracting top-tier talent and embracing innovative ideas. The inclusion of TranPham on Anisoprint’s leadership team underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its talent development and expanding its global market reach.

Volcopter introduces new CFO heading into 2025 eVTOL market to entry

Volocopter (Bruchsal, Germany) has appointed Oliver Vogelgesang as its chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. As an experienced financial executive of a listed company, Vogelgesang will steer the ongoing fundraising activities and future-proof financial activities following Volocopter’s aircraft certification in 2025 and entry into market. He takes over this position from Christian Bauer, who remains Volocopter’s chief commercial officer (CCO).

Vogelgesang has three decades of finance experience in the aviation technology sector, holding senior leadership positions across Airbus and, most recently, the CFO position at Lilium N.V. His expertise lies in building up strong and international finance teams, business modeling and raising capital for transitioning startups, which translate into Volocopter’s short- to medium-term financial targets. The appointment is well-timed as the company welcomes the shift from development to market entry in 2025.

Oliver Vogelgesang, Volocopter CFO.

“Financial stability of the company and the industry is timely and crucial; therefore, it is with great pleasure to appoint a dedicated CFO in Oliver Vogelgesang,” says Dieter Zetsche, Volocopter chairman of the advisory board. “His international finance and aerospace expertise will strengthen our ties with stakeholders and create opportunities for Volocopter’s future partners and shareholders. I would also like to thank Christian Bauer, who has held the financial and commercial management side together during these challenging market conditions.” 

Vogelgesang states: “I have experienced impactful industry transformations while building my aviation career. I strongly believe that the company’s eVTOL technology and market approach will change the ways of electric future mobility.

Volocopter’s urban air taxi, the VoloCity, is in the final stages of aircraft testing to achieve the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in 2025.

Thermwood announces new VP of sales

Mike Iubelt, Thermwood VP of sales.

Mike Iubelt, Thermwood VP of sales.

Thermwood Corp. (Dale, Ind., U.S.) welcomes Mike Iubelt to the company’s VP of sales position. In his new role, Iubelt will lead the Machining Products Division, overseeing sales and operations to drive growth and innovation within the organization.

Iubelt brings a wealth of experience to the position, having dedicated more than 22 years to Thermwood in various sales and service capacities. His deep understanding of the industry and proven leadership make him suited to this key role.

Iubelt lives with his wife and family in southern Indiana. Thermwood wishes him success in his new position.

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