SEATTLE — Former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has moved on from City Hall to the C-suite as a local textile technology company looks to accelerate its global push in sustainable materials.
Seattle-based Filium Corp. announced Wednesday that Harrell will take over as chief executive officer as the company seeks broader global expansion. Harrell will succeed founder Raj Shah, who will remain chairman of the board.
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The transition comes as Filium says its PFAS-free textile technology is gaining traction with major retailers and apparel brands, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, O’Neills and The North Face…