Kimbrell Named Cotton Incorporated CEO and President
January 27, 2025 
William Kimbrell (Photo: Cotton Board)
William Kimbrell has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Cotton Incorporated.
Kimbrell assumed the role effective November 2, 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome William as the new CEO and President of Cotton Incorporated,” said Marvin Beyer, Chairman of the Cotton Incorporated Board of Directors. “William’s technical expertise and his extensive global supply chain marketing background provides a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the cotton industry today. Under his guidance, Cotton Incorporated is well-positioned to continue driving innovation and promoting the many benefits of cotton, making it the fiber of choice in the global textile industry.”
A 22-year veteran of Cotton Incorporated, Kimbrell graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Textile Management and earned his MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. He applied this background in various positions with Cotton Incorporated, including fiber processing research and roles in the Global Supply Chain Marketing division ranging from technology management to marketing initiatives with a recent concentration in Asia.
Kimbrell previously served Cotton Incorporated as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. His international business experience has provided the opportunity to promote cotton to a wide range of stakeholders from leading mills, manufacturers, brands, and retailers in over 24 countries around the globe.
“I’m honored to lead Cotton Incorporated and help keep cotton competitive and at the forefront of the global textile industry,” notes Kimbrell. “As we confront market challenges, I’m confident that our commitment to sustainability, our innovative research, and our talented team of experts will champion cotton as the fiber of choice for today’s consumers and future generations.”
Information from The Cotton Board
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