Bill Jasper, president and CEO of Greensboro-based Unifi, was named one of the 50 most powerful people in NC business in a special statewide issue of Business Leader magazine. Mr. Jasper's profile follows:
Since taking the helm of Unifi as President and CEO in 2007, Bill Jasper has led the company to profitability for two consecutive quarters in 2008 – a first since 2000 – and has reorganized the company to weather the current economic downturn.Focused on keeping manufacturing and jobs in the United Sates, Jasper is dedicated to improving Unifi’s core business through aggressive cost control, operational discipline and statistical process control, while driving top line growth through increased investment in product innovation and global sales of high value products.
During Jasper’s time as CEO, the company has introduced numerous innovative products, including REPREVE – a line of 100 percent recycled fibers currently being used by some of the world’s leading brands and retailers.He is a member of The National Council of Textile Organizations and serves on the executive committee for American Fiber Manufacturers Association Inc.
For more information on Unifi, please visit www.unifi.com
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