Edmund Ingle

Chief Executive Officer & Director, UNIFI INC

Search every verified Edmund Ingle interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Edmund Ingle, Chief Executive Officer of Unifi, spoke on the company's fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call, discussing the firm's ongoing repositioning efforts and financial outlook. He stated that Unifi is beginning to show improvement from a transformation initiative started 18 months ago, which included significant cost reductions. Ingle outlined expectations for fiscal 2027, projecting year-over-year improvements in sales and profitability as the benefits of past strategic actions are realized. He noted that the Brazil segment is expected to see improved sales and profitability, while the Asia segment faces revenue challenges but holds opportunities for growth through innovative technologies and circular solutions. For the Americas, he described the broader market as challenging but emphasized a focus on driving growth in margin-accretive revenues from value-added products. Ingle also commented on sustainability trends in the apparel market, stating that most brands have not backed off their sustainability targets despite market tensions. He highlighted the company's REPREVE brand, describing it as a 100% recycled offering with strong brand power, and mentioned the company's goal to reach 50% of fiber sales from REPREVE by 2030, a target that was pushed out in a recent sustainability report. He expressed confidence in the brand's growth, particularly through circular solutions like REPREVE tape and thermal loop insulation, and noted the importance of the company's verification system for proving the use of sustainable materials.