Gen Phoenix Expands Its Executive Team to Support the Company’s Next Phase of Growth

Nicola RapleyOctober 11, 2024

We are excited to announce the appointment of two new executives to Gen Phoenix’s leadership team, with Lisa Conway joining as our new Chief Revenue Officer, and LaTres Jarrett taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer. These senior additions to the leadership team underscore Gen Phoenix’s commitment to accelerating sustainable innovation in the next gen, circular materials industry.

“I’m delighted to welcome Lisa and LaTres to the Gen Phoenix family. Their combined experience in sustainability, sales leadership, and strategic growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in key markets and push the boundaries of what’s possible in transforming leather waste into recycled and reimagined materials.”

-Gen Phoenix CEO, John Kennedy 

As we continue to lead the way in circular  leather innovation, these new additions to the executive team position the company for accelerated growth and increased impact enabling material circularity possible at an epic scale.

Introducing Lisa Conway: Chief Revenue Officer

Lisa Conway will spearhead the Transport Seating business across the aviation, rail, bus, and public seating sectors, leading the sales team and expanding revenues in key markets.

Lisa brings a wealth of experience in sustainable business practices and sales leadership to her new role as Chief Revenue Officer at Gen Phoenix. During her 17-year tenure at Interface, a $1.3 billion leader in sustainable flooring solutions, Lisa consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth while championing environmental responsibility. Her passion for sustainability aligns perfectly with Gen Phoenix’s mission, making her a natural addition to our leadership team.

Introducing LaTres Jarrett: Chief Strategy Officer

LaTres Jarrett joins Gen Phoenix as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing an extensive range of experiences that includes 15 years at PepsiCo and 7 years at Bridgestone Tires. Her expertise in sales, marketing, strategy, and general management across both B2C and B2B environments will be instrumental in shaping Gen Phoenix’s growth agenda..

In support of Gen Phoenix’s core belief that sustainability only matters at scale, LaTres will focus on developing the significant, untapped growth opportunities within existing and adjacent markets. .

Lisa and LaTres will be based in Philadelphia and Nashville respectively, expanding our executive team’s presence in the U.S. while bringing their expertise and passion for sustainability to our operations. Their appointments reflect our commitment to assembling a world-class leadership team capable of driving circular innovation and growth in the sustainable materials sector, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Gen Phoenix team!

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