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October 24, 2026 4:31 pm

International Leather Industry News

ICHSLTA Elects New Board at APLF Hong Kong

ICHSLTA Elects New Board at APLF Hong Kong

The International Council for Hides, Skins & Traders Association (ICHSLTA) has announced its newly elected board on the eve of APLF Hong Kong.

President: Micaela Topper (AHSLEA – Australian Hides, Skins, Leather Exporters Association)

Vice Presidents: Chen Zhanguang (CLIA – China Leather Industry Association) and Nick Winters (Fédération Française des Cuirs et Peaux – French Hides and Skins Federation)

Secretary: Lénaïg Maneat Daclin will continue in her role.

ICHSLTA members look forward to collaborating with the new leadership on key trade issues and working closely with global leather organizations. The Council also extends its gratitude to former president Toni Baltes for his dedicated service.

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