OrthoLite Appoints Doug Nickerson as Sales Manager, Performance East

January 20, 2026

Performance footwear materials expert strengthens OrthoLite’s Eastern sales leadership

AMHERST, Mass. (January 20, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – OrthoLite, the global leader of branded, high-performance, comfort footwear solutions, has appointed Doug Nickerson as Sales Manager, Performance East. Nickerson officially began his role with OrthoLite on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Nickerson joins OrthoLite with a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and strong commercial expertise, developed through years of hands-on experience in performance and work footwear. Most recently, he worked closely with teams at Timberland and Timberland PRO, where he played a critical role in compound development, material innovation, and soling system performance for demanding end-use applications.

With a background in chemical engineering, Nickerson brings a strong understanding of polymer science and material processing and manufacturing, paired with the ability to clearly communicate value to both technical and non-technical partners. He has extensive factory experience across North America, South America, and Asia, and has collaborated cross-functionally with design, development, sourcing, engineering, and supplier teams to bring high-performance products to market.

“Doug’s ability to bridge technical depth with customer-facing strategy makes him a tremendous addition to our sales organization,” said Marty Greenwald, Vice President of Sales. “His experience in performance materials and his collaborative, solutions-driven approach align perfectly with how we support our brand partners.”

As Sales Manager, Performance East, Nickerson will be based in the Boston region and he will work closely to support OrthoLite’s performance-focused brand partners, strengthen long-term relationships, and accelerate the delivery of innovative comfort and performance solutions across the Eastern region.

“I’m proud to join OrthoLite at a time when innovation, performance, and material science are more important than ever,” said Nickerson. “I look forward to working closely with OrthoLite’s internal teams and our brand partners to help deliver best-in-class comfort and performance solutions to the market.”

On October 30, 2025, Coats announced the completion of its acquisition of OrthoLite, the global leader in open-cell foam insole technology. The acquisition of OrthoLite is the latest step in Coats’ ambition to shape the future of the global apparel and footwear supply chain through

innovation, sustainability, and digital technologies that improve quality, efficiency and performance

About Coats Group plc
Coats is a world-leading Tier 2 manufacturer and trusted partner for the apparel and footwear industries. We deliver essential materials, components, and software solutions that help our customers grow, compete and win. With over 250 years of industry expertise, we’re shaping the future of the apparel and footwear supply chain through insight-led innovation, impactful sustainability practices, and digital technologies that unlock better product quality, efficiency and
performance. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE 250 company and a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index. In 2024, we generated $1.5 billion in revenue and employed 16,000 people worldwide—all united by a spirit of innovation, quality and service.

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