American Apparel & Footwear Association
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association. AAFA was formed in August 2000 through the merger of the American Apparel and Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and Footwear Industries of America (FIA).[1]
Role
[edit]As the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers – which compete in the global market – AAFA represents more than 1,000 world famous name brands.
Priorities
[edit]TAAFA drives progress on three key priorities: Brand Protection; Supply Chain & Sourcing; Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing. AAFA approaches this work through the lens of purpose-driven leadership in a manner that supports each member’s ability to build and sustain inclusive and diverse cultures, meet and advance ESG goals, and draw upon the latest technology.
Leadership
[edit]AAFA is led by President and CEO Steve Lamar and the AAFA Board of Directors. The AAFA Board of Directors includes five officers:
- Chair: Sarah Clarke, Chief Supply Chain Officer, PVH Corp.
- Vice Chair: Ted Dagnese, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lululemon Athletica
- Treasurer: Katherine Gold, President, Goldbug Inc.
- Secretary: Josue Solano, CEO, BBC International
- Past Chair: Colin Browne, Interim President and CEO, Under Armour, Inc.
References
[edit]- ^ Collins, Jane Lou (2003). Threads: gender, labor, and power in the global apparel industry. University of Chicago Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-226-11370-8.
External links
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