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AAFA announces the leadership of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Mar 12, 2024 United States
AAFA announces the leadership of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the renewal of its Board leadership, as well as the addition of 15 new and re-elected Board members
For the 2024-2025 term, the association has confirmed Josue Solano of BBC International as Chairman of the board, Halide Alagöz of Ralph Lauren as Vice Chair, Katherine Gold of Goldbug as Treasurer, Joe Preston of New Balance Athletics as Secretary and Ted Dagnese of Lululemon as Past Chairman.

It was also announced that Peter Charles, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Tapestry, Sarah Clarke, Chief Supply Chain Officer of American Eagle Outfitters and Sarah Hurzeler, COO of Dorfman Milano were elected to the Board of Directors for the first time.

They will join Halide Alagöz of Ralph Lauren Corporation, Ted Dagnese of Lululemon Athletica, Bill Ells of Vibram USA, Katherine Gold of Goldbug, Rick Horwitch of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Sid Howard of Amann Group, David Miller of Minnetonka Moccasin Company, Allison Murphy of TTI Global Resources, Josue Solano of BBC International and Deborah Weinswig of Coresight Research, all of whom were re-elected to the Board.

“I’m repeatedly reminded of the value of the AAFA Membership through everyday challenges and the breadth of support provided as we empower our employees and industry partners. I look forward to shaping the next year of aspirations as we continue to convert new hurdles into opportunities for continuous improvement”, commented Josue Solano, AAFA Chair and CEO of BBC International.


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