New ICHSLTA president puts sustainability and transparency top of her list
The International Council of Hides, Skins, and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA) has elected Micaela Topper as its new president.
Ms Topper is the executive manager of her family’s hide processing and export company, AI Topper. She has also worked extensively on sustainability on behalf of the Australian Hides, Skins and Leather Association (AHSLEA).
Her work at AHSLEA has also included completing an industry framework and roadmap, and education and communication strategies to drive change. She has also worked closely with key Australian cattle, meat and hide industry groups on traceability, with the aim of enabling greater transparency across supply chains.
After her election, she said: “I am honoured to serve as president of ICHSLTA. My focus will be on working closely with all industry stakeholders to address key challenges such as sustainability, traceability, and transparency. By fostering collaboration and open dialogue, we can drive positive change across the global supply chain and ensure a robust future for our industry.”
Chen Zhanguang of the China Leather Industry Association and Nick Winters of the French Hides & Skins Federation were elected as vice-presidents of ICHSLTA, and Lénaïg Manéat will continue to manage the administration of the organisation.
