Jay Hertwig

Mr. Hertwig is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a B.A. in Communication Studies. With nearly 30 years of experience in the global textile industry, he is an accomplished senior officer with a unique combination of product development, sales, and marketing skills.

As Senior Vice President of Commercialization, Mr. Hertwig develops innovative new products, as well as commercializes them through effective branding and marketing. He joined Unifi in 1993 and has previously served in several leadership roles at Unifi, including Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Vice President of Global Brand Sales, and Marketing and Group Vice President of Brand Sales.

Mr. Hertwig is actively involved in bringing innovation to leading brands and retailers in the apparel, automotive, furnishings, footwear, medical, and industrial markets. He works directly with many consumer known brands such as Adidas, Cintas, Ford, Haggar, HON, Levi/Dockers, Nike, Patagonia, The North Face, Under Armour, and Walmart. He is responsible for developing sustainable, traceable textile solutions for the Americas, such as REPREVE®, Unifi’s recycled fiber brand.