We’re excited to welcome Rachel Douglas Phillips to the Think Group team as our new Technical & Sustainability Manager.
Meet Think Group’s new technical manager
Rachel joins us with a strong background in textile science and technology. In her previous role as Business Development Manager at NIRI (Nonwovens Innovation and Research Institute), Rachel quickly proved her technical and commercial capabilities, managing key accounts, including clients listed on the Fortune 500.
In her new role, Rachel will lead on the development of new products in collaboration with customers and guiding businesses on sustainability within the Non-Wovens industry. Alongside this, she will support the manufacturing process by optimising fibre blends and adapting existing products for more technical applications.
“I’m really excited to join Think Group and contribute to the development of innovative nonwoven products, as well as being part of new fibre initiatives,” says Rachel. “It’s a great opportunity to be part of a business that’s committed to sustainability and forward-thinking solutions.”
Rachel’s appointment will support more technically informed collaboration with our clients. She will play a crucial role in helping customers understand and utilise the potential of emerging technologies in the Non-Wovens sector.
Rachel will support the full lifecycle of product creation. She will also work closely with our sales team to identify new market opportunities, providing them with the technical insights needed to speak confidently about performance capabilities, sustainability metrics, and fibre innovation.
Think Group’s sustainability commitment
Sustainability will always remain a vital part of everything we do at Think Group. Rachel’s expertise will help us create products that meet performance standards and align with environmental expectations of our customers and industry regulators.
Danny Shortall, Think Group’s Sales Director, comments: “Rachel has a proven track record of using her deep technical understanding of Non-Wovens to develop exciting new products. This is a highly specialised skill set, and we believe Rachel can bring a tremendous amount of knowledge, skills, and experience to our group. It’s important that the group build on our core values of innovation and sustainability, which Rachel can add significantly to.”
Why does this new hire matter to Think Group customers?
With Rachel as part of our team, Think Group is excited to deliver more technically advanced and sustainable solutions across various industries. Our customers will benefit from:
- Faster product development cycles
- Tailored technical support
- Access to cutting-edge fibre science
- Greater insight into sustainable material choices
To explore how Rachel’s work will support your business, get in touch with our team.
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