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The LWG Board makes crucial decisions about the strategy and direction of the Leather Working Group, representing the interests of all stakeholders. The Board 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 Board is also responsible for the creation of dedicated subgroups, which advise them on specific topics.

Members of the LWG Board (Executive Committee)

Leather Manufacturers

JBS Couros
Cezar Gernhardt
Until March 2027

Industrias del Curtido
Silvino Navarro
Until March 2028

KH Exports India Pvt. Ltd
Malack Abdul Wahab 
Until September 2029

Gruppo Mastrotto
Renata Sartori
Until September 2026

Brands & Retailers

Tapestry
David Wright
Until March 2029

VF Corporation
Jon Hopper
Until March 2026

Dr Martens
Tuze Mekik
Until September 2028

Hermes
Bertrand Jaud
Until September 2027

Suppliers

 

TFL Ledertechnik GmbH
Dr Volker Rabe
Until September 2029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remit

The LWG Board exists to guide the development of the group, it holds bi-monthly conference calls and holds an annual, stratgeic in-person meeting to discuss:

  • Project strategies, progress and review of agreed milestones 

  • Review of the Board structure, appointment and rotation 

  • Review of budgets and projected spend 

  • Annual review and sign off accounts 

Eligibility

To join the LWG Board, a company must:

  • Have been a member or held a valid certification for at least consecutive 3 years 

  • Have attended at least 3 of the previous 5 LWG Stakeholder Meetings (including virtual meetings)

Board 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 Board Member is required to step down and cannot re-nominate for at least 12 months.