TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Sept. 22, 2025 — J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a prominent supplier of cutting-edge carbon fiber and composite solutions for diverse uses such as personal sports gear, medical items, automotive components, resin formulations, and R&D services, today disclosed the appointment of Sam Van as its Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Mr. Van takes over from Jonathan Chiang, who will maintain his role as Chairman of the Board, concentrating on fostering ongoing market innovation and engaging with pivotal clients.
Mr. Van’s arrival coincides with a significant period for J-Star. Subsequent to the Company’s recent initial public offering, the firm is enhancing its recently established cutting-edge manufacturing plant in Taiwan, is getting ready to venture into the United States with a new production line, an R&D hub, and a sales and administrative office, and is introducing its proprietary brands of athletic equipment and e-bikes. With Mr. Van at the helm, J-Star intends to quicken its expansion both intrinsically and via calculated merger and acquisition prospects.
Mr. Van contributes substantial leadership acumen and capital markets proficiency, having devoted his career to aiding the expansion of international enterprises. Throughout his notable career, he has supported over 70 companies in completing IPOs and listing on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. His most recent role was CEO of SRO Partners, an investment company specializing in rapidly expanding firms, and prior to that, he held prominent roles such as SVP and Head of Advisory Services for Freedom U.S. Markets, Director of Business Development for the New York Stock Exchange, and also worked at FINRA. Presently, he holds board positions at Picard Medical Holdings (NYSE: PMI) and Reed’s, Inc (OTCQX: REED).
“Sam is the ideal leader to steer J-Star into its subsequent phase as a publicly traded entity,” stated Jonathan Chiang, Chairman of J-Star’s Board of Directors. “He is an esteemed executive possessing profound expertise in global capital markets and a demonstrated capacity to assist companies in reaching scale and fostering growth. Sam grasps our organizational culture, principles, and strategic outlook, and I am convinced that his leadership will empower J-Star to capitalize on emerging prospects and generate significant value for our investors. Having guided the company from its inception, I now anticipate contributing to J-Star’s ongoing achievements in my capacity as Chairman.”
“As a fervent tennis enthusiast who has personally utilized racquets crafted with J-Star carbon fiber, I am privileged to assume the position of CEO,” commented Sam Van. “J-Star is an inventive enterprise founded on engineering and design superiority, whose offerings have supported many world and Olympic titleholders. This marks a period of profound transformation for the organization, and I am keen to collaborate with Jonathan and our skilled staff to expedite expansion, reinforce our worldwide presence, and cultivate enduring value.”
About J-Star Holding Co., Ltd.
J-Star (NASDAQ: YMAT) functions as a holding company, operating through its subsidiaries situated in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Samoa, with its primary office located in Taiwan. The precursor to J-Star was founded in 1970, amassing more than five decades of specialized knowledge in the material composites sector. J-Star advances and markets technology concerning carbon reinforcement and resin systems. Leveraging extensive experience and insights in composites and materials spanning decades, J-Star adeptly applies its proficiency and innovations to conceive and produce a diverse array of lightweight, high-performance carbon composite items, encompassing essential structural components for electric and sports bicycles, racquets, automotive parts, and healthcare goods. For additional information, please visit and to learn more.
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