Han Bekke appointed new president of IAF

The members of the International Apparel Federation appointed Han Bekke (Chairman, MODINT, Netherlands) as the new President. He succeeds Rahul Mehta (Chairman CMAI, India) who has held this position since 2014. The decision was taken at the general assembly of IAF as a part of the ongoing 32nd IAF World Fashion Convention being held in Mumbai.

“I worked hard and tried my best, IAF is like a family, a brilliant team and it has been a mind blowing experience. I cannot find any better person than Han Bekke for the next President.” said Mehta while handing over charge. “I am honored and privileged to take over, I look forward to work with the new team,” said Bekke, the new president IAF.

The other industry leaders nominated to the board were-Ed Gribbin, President of Alvanon Inc (US), elected treasurer, Jiang Hui, Chairman of CCCT (Chinese Chamber of Commerce for Textiles and Clothing) elected a member of the Executive Committee, Faruque Hassan, Senior VP, BGMEA (Bangladesh) and Les Miller, CEO, American & Efird (US) as board members.

Bekke has a long career in Dutch and international fashion and textile industry and has held different leadership positions. Since 2013, he is chairman of the Dutch Trade Association for Fashion and (Interior) Textiles MODINT, a member of IAF. Bekke was secretary general of IAF between 2006-2014 and became its board member in 2014.

The IAF is the world’s leading federation for national clothing and textile associations from more than 40 countries, representing over 150,000 companies and over five million employees. Also, individual companies from industry and retail as well as suppliers to this industry and educational institutes can be a member of IAF.