March 31 was Gustavo González-Quijano’s last day at COTANCE. He has stepped down as secretary-general of the leather industry’s main representative body in the European Union after almost 40 years in the role.

In a farewell message, Mr González-Quijano said he was grateful for the trust, collaboration and support he had received from colleagues in the leather industry across the decades. 

He said working in partnership with people in all parts of the leather sector had made the experience “enriching and memorable”.

He added that his intention is to continue to have Brussels as his base and, after a break, continue his work in the field of advocacy.

COTANCE had already announced Edoardo de Paola as his successor in the secretary-general role.

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