‘Dynamic leader’ leaves AAFA
The president of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is stepping down after a year and a half to take on a new role, leaving the board to develop a leadership transition plan.
Juanita Duggan took over the role in June 2014 from Kevin Burke, who led the organisation for 12 years.
She will remain on the board until the end of the year and for the move into the new headquarters close to Capitol Hill in Washington.
Rick Helfenbein, chairman of AAFA, said: “When we brought Juanita on, we knew that she was a dynamic leader with deep Washington insight which is why we selected her to chart a new course for AAFA and that’s what she has done.
"Under her leadership, we have garnered important legislative wins in trade, raised the profile of the organisation, and put a new architecture in place that sets AAFA up for future success.”
