Dr Volker Rabe joins the Leather Working Group Executive Committee

Leather industry chemical supplier TFL has been re-elected to serve a second term in the Supplier position of Leather Working Group’s Board (Executive Committee).

Dr Volker Rabe will represent TFL in this role. We extend our sincere thanks to Dietrich Tegtmeyer for his valuable contributions and dedicated service during the company’s first term on the board.
 
Volker is an accomplished chemist with over a decade of leadership in the leather chemical industry, bringing a unique combination of scientific expertise, industry insight, and strategic vision. With deep roots in the leather sector, he offers a lifelong connection to the craft, complemented by a strong foundation in research and development.
 
Currently serving in a senior research and development role at TFL, Volker has led initiatives focused on innovative and sustainable chemical solutions for leather processing. Previously, he was part of the research team at the FILK Institute, contributing to advancements in materials science and application technologies.
 
In addition to technical leadership, Volker is an active member of the wider leather industry in the form of various board and advisory roles with key organisations including the German Tanning Association (VGCT), TEGEWA and the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS). Through these appointments, he supports policy development, scientific exchange and the promotion of responsible innovation across the global leather value chain.
 
Please join us in welcoming Volker to the Leather Working Group Board.