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Hua Du has been appointed chief executive officer, effective September 14. © The Lycra Company

21/09/2026 – Leadership

Leadership

CEO change at The Lycra Company

Hua Du has served as CEO of The Lycra Company since September 14. Dean Williams, previously interim CEO, continues in his role as chief financial officer. By Daniel Keienburg

18/09/2026 – Personnel appointment

Personnel appointment

Alvanon with two new senior executive appointments

Alvanon has announced two senior appointments: the US sizing-technology specialist has named Tabitha Chilton and Laura Berens as Regional Directors. By Larissa Terwart

Olymp-Andreas-Telahr-und-Stefan-Klieber-Copyright-Olymp.jpg — Stefan Klieber (left) and Andreas Telahr. © Olymp

07/08/2026 – Personnel

Personnel

Olymp reshuffles Corporate Fashion and Private Label

At Olymp, Andreas Telahr will step down at the end of 2026 after more than three decades with the company. Stefan Klieber is set to take over responsibility ... By Daniel Keienburg

The General Assembly also confirmed the composition of the Euratex Presidency Team, which will support the President in steering the organisation’s strategic direction. From left to right: Ismail Kolunsag (Vice President), IHKIB, Türkiye, Franz Peter Falke (Treasurer), T+M, Germany, Barbara Cimmino (Vice-President), Confindustria Moda, Italy, Mario Jorge Machado (President) and Gregory Marchant (Vice President), UIT, France. © Euratex

19/06/2026 – The European Apparel and Textile Organisation)

The European Apparel and Textile Organisation)

Euratex backs Machado for new term

Representing around 200,000 EU textile and clothing companies, Euratex reaffirms Machado to lead a competitiveness-first industrial agenda. He insists ... By Editorial staff

Alistair Williamson, vice president of product sustainability at The Lycra Company, guides the company’s next chapter of sustainability strategy. © The Lycra Company

08/05/2026 – Executive appointment

Executive appointment

Lycra strengthens sustainability leadership

Lycra has appointed longtime executive Alistair Williamson as vice president of product sustainability. In this role he will guide the company's next ... By Daniel Keienburg

Vivien-Altmann-Morelli--Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt-Exhibition.jpg — As of May 1, 2026, Vivien Altmann-Morelli will take over as Director of Texcare International. © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition

29/04/2026 – Personnel Announcement

Personnel Announcement

New Director for Texcare 2026

With Vivien Altmann-Morelli taking over as Director on 1 May 2026, the Texcare portfolio gains clear leadership across all global events in textile care ... By Daniel Keienburg

Sibylle Egele, Director Product. © Ortovox

29/01/2026 – People News

People News

New Team-Members at Ortovox

Mountain sports specialist Ortovox has filled important key positions, setting the course for the next phase of development of its innovative mountain ... By Larissa Terwart

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