Tamar Hoek

Chair; Affiliate Member

Senior Policy Director Sustainable Fashion, Solidaridad

Tamar Hoek is Senior Policy Director Sustainable Fashion for Solidaridad. Her European and global agenda on policy influencing and market uptake focuses on influencing the private sector to commit to and implement responsible environmental management, decent work and fair value distribution within their supply chain, and the public sector to enforce national norms and regulatory frameworks for sustainability and due diligence. Important platforms for her policy influencing work are multi-stakeholder initiatives around sustainable fashion, like Cascale and the Policy Hub.

Solidaridad’s cotton and textiles programs focus on working with brands/retailers, factories, farmers and other stakeholders in the supply chain to improve the environmental and social performance of the textiles wet processing sector and the Read Made Garments (RMG) sector, and to increase the uptake of sustainable cotton.

Bill Foudy

Director; Brand & Retailer Member

SVP & President, Owned Brands, Target

Bill Foudy

Director; Brand & Retailer Member

SVP & President, Owned Brands, Target

As SVP & President of Owned Brands, Bill leads a global team responsible for the end to end creation of Target’s Owned Brands, responsible for Design, Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Safety & Quality, Supply Planning, Packaging, Technology, Business Operations, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainable Capabilities, as well as our expanding Wholesale business outside of the US. Today, these brands cover product categories within Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Hardlines (stationery, seasonal, electronics, pets & outdoor/sporting goods), Essentials and Beauty. Owned Brands serve as a key differentiator for Target, bringing joy and a deep connection to guests while consistently delivering responsible and profitable growth and making up nearly a third of the total business.

Bill’s experience in the retail sector spans more than 30 years and across companies such as Nike, the adidas Group and Walmart in areas of global sourcing, supply chain, product development, inventory management, demand planning, technology, and strategy. More than half of Bill’s career has been spent in Asia with stints in India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand.

In addition to his leadership at Target, Bill serves on the Board of Trustees for the Target Foundation. He holds a degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College and resides in Minneapolis with his wife and their two children.

As SVP & President of Owned Brands, Bill leads a global team responsible for the end to end creation of Target’s Owned Brands, responsible for Design, Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Safety & Quality, Supply Planning, Packaging, Technology, Business Operations, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainable Capabilities, as well as our expanding Wholesale business outside of the US. Today, these brands cover product categories within Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Hardlines (stationery, seasonal, electronics, pets & outdoor/sporting goods), Essentials and Beauty. Owned Brands serve as a key differentiator for Target, bringing joy and a deep connection to guests while consistently delivering responsible and profitable growth and making up nearly a third of the total business.

Bill’s experience in the retail sector spans more than 30 years and across companies such as Nike, the adidas Group and Walmart in areas of global sourcing, supply chain, product development, inventory management, demand planning, technology, and strategy. More than half of Bill’s career has been spent in Asia with stints in India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand.

In addition to his leadership at Target, Bill serves on the Board of Trustees for the Target Foundation. He holds a degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College and resides in Minneapolis with his wife and their two children.

Delman Lee (Dr)

Immediate Past Chair; Manufacturer Member

Vice Chair, TAL Apparel

Dr. Delman Lee is currently the Vice Chair of TAL Apparel Limited. He leads TAL Apparel on its long-term strategy and continuous innovations in various aspects of the business. Major focuses are digital transformation, disruptive technologies, business model innovations and sustainability. He is responsible for the innovative services of TAL such as Vendor Managed Inventory and leads the sustainability journey of TAL for the past 15+ years.

Dr. Lee possesses extensive experience in information technology and management in global operations. He also has a strong background in research.

Fiona Sadler

Director; Brand & Retailer Member

Global Head of Responsible Sourcing, Marks & Spencer

Fiona is the global head of responsible sourcing and has worked at M&S for 26 years. She is a senior ethical, sourcing, sustainability, and technical professional with extensive experience in development programs and management within retail and supply chains. She brings a strong external perspective on global issues, stakeholder management, and an ability to manage and influence issues within the corporate framework. Having developed ethical strategies focusing on emerging social issues, Fiona aims to use this knowledge and experience to help Cascale achieve its goals and shape the future.

Harsh Saini

Chair of the GNC

Global Supply Chain, Human and Labor Rights Specialist, Sustainability/ESG Professional

Harsh Saini

Chair of the GNC

Global Supply Chain, Human and Labor Rights Specialist, Sustainability/ESG Professional

An accomplished ESG leader in global consumer products corporations, I develop and implement integrated sustainability strategies, linked to purpose and impact, across diverse global businesses and supply chains. I deliver impact and enhance brand reputation through close partnership with internal business leaders, industry influencers, industry coalitions, and other critical stakeholders.

Subject matter expert in human rights, supply chain transparency, safety, climate, biodiversity strategies.
Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with businesses upstream and downstream and with key external ESG related and multi-stakeholder organizations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with expertise in major trade, government, communications, brand reputation and issues management strategies.
Experienced in building, developing and inspiring global teams.
Proficient at change management and transformation.
Experienced in highly complex operational settings, with practical experience across multiple global cultures, including experience at global supply chain management pioneer Fung Group and global brand Nike.

An accomplished ESG leader in global consumer products corporations, I develop and implement integrated sustainability strategies, linked to purpose and impact, across diverse global businesses and supply chains. I deliver impact and enhance brand reputation through close partnership with internal business leaders, industry influencers, industry coalitions, and other critical stakeholders.

Subject matter expert in human rights, supply chain transparency, safety, climate, biodiversity strategies.
Proven ability to establish trusted relationships with businesses upstream and downstream and with key external ESG related and multi-stakeholder organizations.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with expertise in major trade, government, communications, brand reputation and issues management strategies.
Experienced in building, developing and inspiring global teams.
Proficient at change management and transformation.
Experienced in highly complex operational settings, with practical experience across multiple global cultures, including experience at global supply chain management pioneer Fung Group and global brand Nike.

Krishna Manda

Vice Chair; Manufacturer Member

Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, Lenzing Group

Krishna Manda

Vice Chair; Manufacturer Member

Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, Lenzing Group

Krishna Manda is VP of Corporate Sustainability at the Lenzing Group, which is a world-leading producer of sustainable cellulosic fibers with brand names such as TENCEL™, ECOVERO™ and REFIBRA™.

Krishna has 17+ years of sustainability experience with various stakeholders, brands, manufacturers, associations, academia and NGOs. Krishna is passionate about embedding sustainability into core business functions (e.g. R&D, operations, procurement, marketing, strategy) to nurture culture change anchored in values and to create holistic sustainability impact from raw materials to the final product.

At Lenzing, he is responsible for sustainability & ESG strategy, targets, governance, incentives and strategic engagements with stakeholders and policy makers for orchestrating systemic change in the industry.

Krishna served as co-chair of Policy Hub from May 2020 – Oct 2022 and serves on the Board of Directors for Cascale.

Krishna obtained an M.Sc in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University, Sweden and a Ph.D. in Sustainability Integration from Utrecht University, Netherlands. Krishna has worked and lived in 5 countries & currently lives in Austria with his wife and daughter who are a continuous inspiration.

Krishna Manda is VP of Corporate Sustainability at the Lenzing Group, which is a world-leading producer of sustainable cellulosic fibers with brand names such as TENCEL™, ECOVERO™ and REFIBRA™.

Krishna has 17+ years of sustainability experience with various stakeholders, brands, manufacturers, associations, academia and NGOs. Krishna is passionate about embedding sustainability into core business functions (e.g. R&D, operations, procurement, marketing, strategy) to nurture culture change anchored in values and to create holistic sustainability impact from raw materials to the final product.

At Lenzing, he is responsible for sustainability & ESG strategy, targets, governance, incentives and strategic engagements with stakeholders and policy makers for orchestrating systemic change in the industry.

Krishna served as co-chair of Policy Hub from May 2020 – Oct 2022 and serves on the Board of Directors for Cascale.

Krishna obtained an M.Sc in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University, Sweden and a Ph.D. in Sustainability Integration from Utrecht University, Netherlands. Krishna has worked and lived in 5 countries & currently lives in Austria with his wife and daughter who are a continuous inspiration.

Lena Staafgard

Treasurer; Affiliate Member

Chief Operating Officer, Better Cotton Initiative

In her role as Chief Operating Officer at BCI, Lena leads Better Cotton’s global operations and ensures the day-to-day work delivers positive change and impact for cotton farmers around the world. Lena joined BCI during its first year of operation and has helped guide the organisation towards becoming the largest cotton sustainability initiative in the world with programmes in multiple countries reaching millions of smallholder farmers.

Sean Cady

Director; Brand & Retailer Member

Vice President, Global Sustainability, Responsibility, Trade and Government Affairs, VF Corporation

Sean Cady

Director; Brand & Retailer Member

Vice President, Global Sustainability, Responsibility, Trade and Government Affairs, VF Corporation

Sean Cady is Vice President, Global Sustainability, Responsibility, Trade and Government Affairs at VF Corporation. VF Corporations is a global leader in lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. VF is the owner of 12 iconic brands, including The North Face®, Vans®, Timberland®, Dickies® and Supreme®.

Cady’s direction of VF’s global sustainability strategy has been instrumental in the implementation of the company’s comprehensive and industry-leading actions to reduce the environmental impacts of products, direct operations, and the supply chain. In leading VF’s global trade strategy, product stewardship team, government relations and global impact initiatives, Cady ensures best-in-class management of product impacts through design and manufacturing due diligence, regulatory compliance, traceability, and substantiation of raw materials, while simultaneously representing VF’s interests to eliminate barriers to free trade. Additionally, he oversees the global responsible sourcing team across VF, ensuring the nearly 1 million workers making VF products, which are sold in more than 125 countries and over 1,200 owned retail stores across the globe, are assured fair treatment and a safe workplace.

Prior to joining VF in 2010, Cady led various teams at Levi Strauss & Co. His perspectives have been shared in numerous publications and at recent events such as the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference, the Redress Design Awards, MAGIC Las Vegas and the World Business Forum.

Cady holds an M.B.A. in International Business and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. He serves on the Board of Directors for Cascale and Worldy and the advisory board for the Business for Impact program in Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.

Sean Cady is Vice President, Global Sustainability, Responsibility, Trade and Government Affairs at VF Corporation. VF Corporations is a global leader in lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. VF is the owner of 12 iconic brands, including The North Face®, Vans®, Timberland®, Dickies® and Supreme®.

Cady’s direction of VF’s global sustainability strategy has been instrumental in the implementation of the company’s comprehensive and industry-leading actions to reduce the environmental impacts of products, direct operations, and the supply chain. In leading VF’s global trade strategy, product stewardship team, government relations and global impact initiatives, Cady ensures best-in-class management of product impacts through design and manufacturing due diligence, regulatory compliance, traceability, and substantiation of raw materials, while simultaneously representing VF’s interests to eliminate barriers to free trade. Additionally, he oversees the global responsible sourcing team across VF, ensuring the nearly 1 million workers making VF products, which are sold in more than 125 countries and over 1,200 owned retail stores across the globe, are assured fair treatment and a safe workplace.

Prior to joining VF in 2010, Cady led various teams at Levi Strauss & Co. His perspectives have been shared in numerous publications and at recent events such as the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference, the Redress Design Awards, MAGIC Las Vegas and the World Business Forum.

Cady holds an M.B.A. in International Business and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. He serves on the Board of Directors for Cascale and Worldy and the advisory board for the Business for Impact program in Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.

Vidhura Ralapanawe

Director; Manufacturer Member

Executive Vice President, Epic Group

Vidhura is the executive vice president, innovation & sustainability for Epic Group, focusing on emissions, water, chemicals, and sustainable product innovation. With 18 years of experience in apparel sustainability, he is also a renewable energy and climate activist. His expertise covers facility design, product LCA, and standards design. He is an advocate for equal partnership in the apparel industry as it transitions towards sustainability.