In a landmark development at the Annual Conference 2023 of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) in Keqiao, China, K.V. Srinivasan from India ascended to the presidency. The Committee of Management unanimously elected Srinivasan to lead the Federation for the 2023-2025 term, signaling a significant shift in leadership.
Spain's Juan Parès retained his position, being re-elected, while Mustafa Denizer from Türkiye joined as Vice President. The newly elected Honorary Treasurer is Ernesto Maurer from Switzerland. The Non-executive Board saw several familiar faces with re-elections, including Uday Gill (Thailand), Salman Ispahani (Bangladesh), and others.
Notably, new additions to the Non-executive Board include Stefan Hutter (Singapore), Anees Khawaja (Pakistan), and others, reflecting a diverse global representation. Additionally, prominent figures like Rafael Cervone (Brazil) and John Cheh (Hong Kong, China) were co-opted to the Board.
A standout recognition went to Ruizhe Sun from China, appointed as Honorary Life Member for his exceptional contributions during his tenure as Vice President (2016-2020) and President (2020-2023). This ITMF leadership transition sets the stage for a dynamic period, with a mix of experienced hands and fresh perspectives steering the global textile industry.
