The LWG Executive Committee (EC) makes crucial decisions about the strategy and direction of the Leather Working Group, representing the interests of our entire membership base. The EC works to achieve our ultimate aim of a fully sustainable and responsible leather industry, build on information and transparency.
As the group's governing body, the Executive Committee is also responsible for the creation of dedicated subgroups, which advise them on specific topics. The current LWG Sub-Groups include:
-
LWG Technical Sub-Group (TSG)
-
LWG Tannery of the Future Sub-Group (TOTF)
-
LWG Traceability Working Group (TRWG)
-
LWG Trader Working Group (TWG)
-
LWG Supplier Sub-Group (SSG)
-
LWG Animal Welfare Group (AWG)
-
LWG Environmental Impact Working Group (EIWG)
Members of the LWG Executive Committee
Leather Manufacturers
PrimeAsia Leather Co.
Ian Scher (Chair)
Until September 2023
Industrias del Curtido
Silvino Navarro
Until September 2024
ECCO Leather B.V.
Thomas Gregor
Until September 2025
Gruppo Mastrotto
Renata Sartori
Until April 2026
Brands & Retailers
LVMH
Hugues Pichon
Until April 2024
Tempe Inditex
German Garcia Ibañez
Until April 2024
Adidas
Hernan de Santis
Until September 2024
VF Corporation
Jon Hopper
September 2025
Remit
The LWG Executive Committee exists to guide the development of the group. The EC holds monthly conference calls and meets twice per year to discuss:
-
Project strategies, progress and review of agreed milestones
-
Review of Executive Committee structure, appointment and rotation
-
Review of budgets and projected spend
-
Annual review and sign off accounts
Eligibility
To join the LWG Executive Committee, a company must:
-
Have been a Member of LWG for at least 3 years
-
Have attended at least 3 of the previous 5 LWG Member Meetings/Webinars
EC Members are elected to a 48-month term (4 years) and are eligible to serve for a total of two consecutive terms.
After two terms, the EC Member is required to step down and cannot re-nominate for at least 12 months.