Leadership team elected for ICA

29/10/2019
Following its annual general meeting, the International Cotton Association (ICA) has elected a new leadership team. 

The team comprises Azeez Abdul Syed (president of cotton, Olam International) as the new president, Alex Hsu (managing director of Formosa Trading) as first vice-president and Tim North (global head of merchandising for ECOM) as second vice-president.

Mr Syed, who has been involved with the cotton industry for over 21 years,  said: “Our association plays a critical role in maintaining order – promoting the values of equitable trading and contract sanctity. It benefits all members, and the wider industry. 

“It is crucial not only that we continue to support our association, but that we champion membership of the ICA.” 

The board line-up, comprising 24 members including new board members such as Baofu Yang (China National Cotton Exchange) and Jamie Welsh (DJW Cotton Consulting), represents the ICA’s membership across the supply chain, and builds on its aim to engage the entire global cotton community.