Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQB: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Dan Roadcap as Head of Technical Sales and Business Development. With over two decades of experience in the polymers and advanced materials industries, Mr. Roadcap brings a wealth of expertise that will be instrumental in accelerating Black Swan's sales growth and market expansion.
Mr. Roadcap's distinguished career encompasses leadership roles in production operations, plant management, research and engineering, and business development. His technical expertise encompasses polymer compounding and the formulation of advanced material-based products, where he has played a pivotal role in designing and establishing entire supply chains. This hands-on experience uniquely equips him to pinpoint strategic opportunities, and leverage existing relationships, where Black Swan's graphene products can deliver maximum impact.
Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan, commented: "As Black Swan is entering an exciting growth phase it is enabling us to attract top talent, and we are delighted to welcome Mr. Roadcap to our team. Having invested significant resources to bring our commercial products to market, the timing couldn't be better for someone of his caliber to join us. Dan's extensive industry experience and technical acumen not only align perfectly with our mission to drive large-scale production and commercialization of high-performance, cost-effective graphene products, but his decision to come on board speaks volumes about the confidence he has in what we've built. Dan's expertise will be instrumental as we expand our footprint in key industrial sectors, including polymers and concrete."
Dan Roadcap, Head of Technical Sales and Business Development, commented: "I am excited to join Black Swan at such a critical juncture as the Company brings its graphene products to market. The team has done an exceptional job laying the groundwork for large-scale commercialization, and I look forward to contributing by expanding market adoption and building on existing momentum. Black Swan's graphene is poised to make a significant impact across multiple industries, and I am eager to help drive that success."
Dan Roadcap
Prior to joining Black Swan, Mr. Roadcap served as Director of Key Accounts, Technical Sales, and New Market Development at a leading company in the advanced materials sector, where he managed major accounts totaling over USD $45 million in sales. His responsibilities included product management, technical support to sales teams and customers, and close collaboration with R&D for new product development. Mr. Roadcap holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Shippensburg University and has completed advanced training in polymer chemistry and rubber technology from esteemed institutions such as the University of Akron and Virginia Tech University.
About Black Swan Graphene Inc.
Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients.
Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
Simon Marcotte, CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer
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