10 Nov Chris Plemmons Appointed as Head of CSI
Charlotte, United States, 10 November 2026 – Color Solutions International (CSI), a global leader in color standards, color forecasting, and digital color communication solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Plemmons as Head of CSI.
Color Solutions International (CSI) is a member of the DyStar Group, serving brands, retailers, and manufacturers across the global textile and apparel value chain. Chris brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in global operations, manufacturing excellence, and business transformation. He holds an MBA and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams, driven operational excellence, and developed strong customer partnerships across international markets.
Prior to joining CSI, Chris served as Senior Vice President of Global Operations at American & Efird (A&E), where he led international operations supporting major apparel brands, retailers, and manufacturers worldwide. His extensive experience in global supply chain management, operational optimization, and customer-centric leadership positions him well to guide CSI’s continued growth and innovation. In his new role, Chris will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic direction and growth, with a focus on strengthening its market leadership in color management, standards, and digital solutions. His industry expertise, commitment to operational excellence, and customer-focused approach will further enhance CSI’s ability to deliver innovative and sustainable color solutions to customers around the world.
Eric Hopmann, Senior Vice President of Americas and Europe at DyStar Group, said: “We are pleased to welcome Chris to Color Solutions International. His extensive leadership experience, operational expertise, and strong customer focus make him well positioned to lead CSI as it continues to strengthen its market position and deliver value to customers worldwide. We look forward to working with Chris as CSI advances itsinnovation capabilities and supports the evolving needs of the industry.”
Under Chris’s leadership, CSI will continue to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to the textile and apparel industry, delivering color standards, digital solutions, and innovative technologies that help customers achieve greater color accuracy, efficiency, and consistency throughout the supply chain.
About Color Solutions International (CSI) www.CSIColors.com
Color Solutions International (CSI) is a leading provider of color standards and color communication tools for leading brands and retailers. Since 1999, the CSI team of color experts has worked with designers and color managers, providing in-depth color data, customized color, innovative software, and color communication tools for the global supply chain.
Color Solutions International (CSI) is a member of DyStar Group.
About DyStar (www.DyStar.com)
DyStar is a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation from the textile industry. Today, the company operates with more than 1,400 employees spanning across 20+ countries and with 10 production sites, supporting customers from diverse sectors and supply chains with reliable products and solutions.
DyStar is committed to sustainability. Our service supports the supply chain, including brands, retailers and their industry partners, to ensure that they meet stringent quality and ecological specifications in a cost-efficient way and with short lead times.
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