Polartec Promotes Two into Leadership Positions

Continuously improving service, experience and innovation across the organization, Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, a premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announced new roles and responsibilities for veteran employees, Ramesh Kesh (left) and Eric Yung.

In addition to his role as Senior Vice President at Milliken & Company – the parent company of Polartec Kesh will oversee all Polartec business units and government and defense business units.

A Milliken employee for almost three decades, Kesh has focused his last seven years leading Textile Division Research & Development and Sustainability initiatives across the organization.

By grouping the Polartec and government and defense business units under his leadership, Polartec positions itself to further its innovation and technology synergies, while ensuring commitment to eco-engineering as a top priority, by leveraging Kesh’s knowledge and background.

Reaffirming and strengthening commitments to the Polartec brand and partners, Yung (right) has been promoted to Vice President of Milliken & Company and Managing Director of Polartec. Yung previously held the position of Director of International Sales for Polartec and brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience to the position.

As Managing Director, Yung will leverage his brand and industry knowledge to accelerate product innovation and improve customer experience with a global perspective.