Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a global, non-profit alliance in apparel and consumer goods that owns and develops the Higg Index, announced the appointment of Harsh Saini as interim CEO, effective August 1, following the conclusion of Colin Browne’s tenure.
Saini, who currently serves on Cascale’s Board of Directors, will lead the organization in advancing its key 2025 strategic priorities while it continues its global search for a permanent CEO.
Saini brings over three decades of international business leadership experience in the consumer goods industry, having held senior executive roles at The Fung Group and Nike. She also currently serves on the Boards of Global Fashion Agenda, Puma, and Worldly.
Saini, based in the U.K., has spent 25 years living and working in Asia.
“Harsh’s appointment ensures continuity during a critical phase of implementation,” said Tamar Hoek, Cascale Board chair and senior policy director, Sustainable Fashion at Solidaridad. “She knows our organization well, understands the landscape, and brings both strategic vision and operational insight. We’re confident she will support the team and help accelerate our work on climate and decent work.”
Images courtesy Cascale/Harsh Saini
