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Re-elected Brazilian footwear industry leader pledges to increase exports

30/07/2003

The Brazilian Association of Footwear Manufacturers, Abicalçados, has re-elected its president for a second consecutive term.

 

Elcio Jacomti is Director of Calçados Jacometi of Franca/SP, a manufacturer of mens shoes founded by his father in 1968.  He is president of the Franca Union of Footwear Manufacturers and president and founder of the Instituto Pró-Criança, a welfare organisation for the children of those employed by the local shoe industry. Mr. Jacometi is also regional director of CIESP - Confederation of Industries of the State of São Paulo and director of both FIESP - Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo - and the Franca Trade and Industry Association.

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