The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its Board of Director’s leadership, and eight newly appointed and re-elected Board members. 

The following were elected for the 2022/23 term:

  • Chair: Sarah Clarke, PVH Corp. 
  • Vice-Chair: Ted Dagnese, Lululemon 
  • Secretary: Josue Solano, BBC International 
  • Treasurer: Katherine Gold, Goldbug 
  • Past Chair: Colin Browne, Under Armour, Inc. 

The following were elected and re-elected to the Board of Directors:

  • Newly elected
    • Sally Gilligan, Gap, Inc.
    • Rick Horwitch, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services*
    • David Katz, Randa Apparel & Accessories
    • Tom Lorang, Target Corp.
    • Allison Murphy, TTI Global Resources*
    • Melissa Nelson, SanMar
    • Liz O’Neill, Levi Strauss & Co.
    • Lisa Williams, Patagonia, Inc

*Appointed

  • Re-elected
    • Cameron Bailey, VF Corp.
    • Thomas C. Chubb, III, Oxford Industries, Inc.
    • Abbey Doneger, The Doneger Group
    • Allan Ellinger, MMG Advisors
    • Edward A. Gribbin, Gribbin Strategic, LLC
    • Edward M. Manburg, Byer California
    • Michael Mansh, Pennsylvania Apparel, LLC
    • Luis Marquina, Intradeco Apparel, Inc
    • Bruce Munro, Munro & Company, Inc.
    • Joe Preston, New Balance Athletics, Inc.
    • James Schwartz, MGF Sourcing
    • Paula Zusi, Advent International Corp.

“I am honored to step into the role of Chair of this incredible Board of Directors,” said Sarah Clarke, chief supply chain officer, PVH Corp. “This industry has proven its resilience time and time again. Through our combined leadership efforts, we hope to swiftly and significantly make advancements to AAFA’s 2022-2024 strategic plan. The pace of change is only continuing to accelerate and together we will find new solutions to new problems, become more agile so we can adapt, and continue to evolve to meet ever more complex global challenges.”

“Sarah Clarke’s track record of fostering diverse and strategic partnerships is vital and unparalleled as we continue to navigate global supply chain disruptions and enter a critical period of trade policy negotiations,” said Steve Lamar, president and CEO, AAFA. “Her laser focus on what it takes for supply chains to be competitive, sustainable, and responsible, combined with a uniquely global perspective, will be hugely beneficial.

“I extend a very special thank you to the full Board of Directors for their committed leadership and focus on industry advancement. We are also deeply indebted to Colin Browne, of Under Armour, Inc. who assumes the role as past-chair following the conclusion of his unique two-year term, where he led the association and the industry forward during global COVID-19 shocks and resulting shipping crisis.”