New appointments to management board of Leather Naturally
Leather Naturally has elected two new members to its management board following the latest voting round.
Marketing lead Jim Deheer, will take over as communications lead from Alexa Rosatti, JBS. Project manager Carla Vélez, will succeed outgoing board member Natasja Brouns, Stahl.
Mr Deheer has more than twenty years of experience in leather, luxury, and manufacturing, with previous roles at Scottish Leather Group, Leather Working Group, and One 4 Leather. His work focuses on sustainability, certification, and clear communication across the value chain.
Ms Vélez works across design, education, and sustainable innovation. At Leather Cluster Barcelona, she manages European projects that link creative disciplines with the leather sector, while also teaching at La Gaspar School of Art and Design.
Both will serve an initial three year term. Leather Naturally thanked Ms Rosatti and Ms Brouns for their contribution during their time on the board.
