Our governance

As a business association, amfori operates under a clear and transparent governance framework designed to ensure accountability and efficiency.

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Our structure enables members and stakeholders to be heard and to actively contribute to shaping the future direction of amfori.

How is amfori governed?

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amfori General Assembly

amfori’s governance is anchored in its General Assembly, where all members have a voice in key decisions, ensuring transparency and representation.

amfori General Assembly 2026
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Board of Directors

amfori is run by an elected board of directors that reflects the diversity of our membership—including retailers, importers, and brands from a wide range of countries and industries.

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amfori MAC and amfori SAC

The board is advised by two councils. The amfori Member Advisory Council (amfori MAC) provides strategic input from a business perspective. The amfori Stakeholder Advisory Council (amfori SAC) offers external insights on developments in sustainable and responsible trade.

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Who governs amfori?

Chair

Leon Mol

Ahold Delhaize
Vice-Chair, Chair of Finance Committee

Heather Canon

Target

Antonio Roade

Adolfo Dominguez

Bozena Gerits

Amazon

Phoebe Ewen

Woolworths Group

Vera Galarza Heinrichs

Triumph Holding AG

Satte Tsao

Li & Fung Ltd
HR Committee

Patricia Rajkovic Widgren

Rugvista AB
Finance Committee

Nina Elomaa

SOK/S Group
Chair

Marius Lang

Federation of Migros Cooperatives
Vice-Chair

Thom Cao

Loloi Rugs

Francisca Leiva

Casaideas
amfori Network Chair Canada

Kristina Warzecha

Giant Tiger

Lisa Longley

ESG ltd
amfori Network Chair Sweden & Norway

Erica Persson

New Wave Group AB

Ninna Rask

Sofaco Design ApS
amfori Network Chair Denmark

Katarina Knorth

Whitewear ApS
Maria Lecuona amfori Network Vice-Chair Spain & Portugal

María Lecuona

El Corte Inglés
amfori Network Chair The Netherlands

Anne Karine Lemstra

PF Concept International

Shanne Pritchard

AS Colour Ltd
amfori Network Chair Greater China

Martin Kroenig

Schwarz Asia Pacific Sourcing Ltd

Brian Wong

GP Batteries International Ltd
amfori Network Chair Finland

Rabeya Huq

Nordicwear International LTD
amfori Network Chair France

Edouard Castets

GERS EQUIPEMENT

Judith Laloupo

JJA

Ellen De Jong

JOG Group
amfori Network Chair Spain

Mariví Sánchez Jiménez 

Nauterra
amfori Network Chair Switzerland

Kevin Richmond

Coop
amfori Network Chair UK & Ireland

Abigail Balicao

Kingfisher PLC
amfori Network Chair Australia & New Zealand

Julian Grant

Grant Studios

Axel Kollberg

Systembolaget
amfori Network Chair Germany & Austria

Marc Hoerburger

Walser

Annette Koch

Bonita GmbH
Chair

Ruben Korevaar

Mondiaal FNV
Vice-Chair

Sarah Cuttaree

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Bernardo Cruza

Independent (observer)

Lene Wendland

Independent (observer)

Thuy-Anne Stricher

Care France

Livio Sarandrea

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (observer)

Katja Freiwald

UN Women (observer)

Sally Smith

Anker Institute (observer)

Richard Howitt

Former Member of the European Parliament (Independent)

Dante Pesce

Vincular (observer)

Liang Xiaohui

China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC)

Joseph Wozniak

International Trade Centre (ITC)

Shahamin S. Zaman

CSR Centre

Heidi Hautala

Former Vice President of the European Parliament

Namit Agarwal

World Benchmarking Alliance

Sonia Prashar

Federation of European Business in India

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