Press Release: Fairphone, the trailblazing ethical tech brand, is proud to announce that Chandler Elizabeth Hatton is joining Fairphone as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Chandler is a senior business leader driving innovation in high-tech industries, she brings international experience in new product development, technology innovation and growth strategy.
Chandler has over 15 years experience in tech with a focus on sustainable product development. In her most recent role as CTO at a computer vision specialist with a global customer base, she oversaw the development of breakthrough imaging technologies for socially relevant applications in healthcare and forensics. Prior to that she was CTO at a company that designed, engineered and manufactured biogas systems for the East African market, where she played a key role in the commissioning of local production facilities.
These roles underscore her experience realizing impact around the world through transformative technologies.
Chandler joins Fairphone in a year it has been awarded for its unparalleled contributions to the electronics sector. From the renowned GLOMO award for Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February to the highly-regarded Dutch Koning Willem I award in the Sustainable Entrepreneurship category in May, it’s been a rewarding year for Fairphone.
“We are delighted to welcome Chandler to the Fairphone team. With degrees in engineering from both MIT in Boston and Delft University of Technology, as well as a MBA from INSEAD, she combines a wealth of technical and international experience with a strong strategic and commercial focus. Her expertise in tech and engineering, along with her leadership skills, will be pivotal in driving our vision and shaping the future of the smartphone industry.” says Raymond van Eck, CEO at Fairphone.
Chandler Elizabeth Hatton comments on her new role: “I’m happy to be joining Fairphone and taking on the challenge of disrupting the electronics industry for the better. I look forward to working with Fairphone’s ambitious team to develop fair and sustainable technologies. Together, we’ll make innovative products that deliver long-lasting value to our customers.”
About Fairphone
Fairphone is a pioneering leader in the ethical smartphone industry, committed to creating quality sustainable products that are built to last as transparently as possible, challenging the status quo of the electronics industry. By prioritizing fairness, environmental responsibility, and social impact, Fairphone aims to inspire positive change across the technology sector and beyond.
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