The CTF Advisory Board for 2025 consists of key-industry experts and stakeholders, who will help strengthen CTF’s position as a pioneering cross-industry platform.
The members of the board cover areas of expertise within the textile, fashion, and forest industries.
Board Member, IMPETUS Group
With over two decades of experience in the textile industry, Tércio has built a robust career marked by leadership and innovation in textile trading, logistics, and sustainability. Beginning in 1999 as a trainee in a textile agency, Tércio advanced quickly to become the Commercial Director, a role held from 2002 to 2008. Tércio then transitioned to the textile trading business as a Market Manager while concurrently implementing and overseeing logistics operations from 2010 to 2019.
Currently, Tércio serves as a Board Member at several prominent organizations: Impetus (since 2020), Acatel (since 2021), and Refibertech (since 2023), contributing expertise in textile finishing and textile recycling to promote sustainable practices in the industry.
Sustainability and Materials Consultant, Konekti
Jodi supports suppliers and brands with material strategies, innovation, and product development through her consultancy, Konekti. She has 20 years’ experience in fabric R&D in fashion for brands ranging from luxury to mass market. Most recently she was Head of Sustainability at LOEWE, and previously spent 6 years at Filippa K in Sweden, where she led the fabric team before becoming VP of Sustainability.
Jodi is keen to drive change within the industry by bringing together diverse stakeholders to implement new fibres or processes at scale. She was a founding member of the Swedish Wool Initiative, a multi-stakeholder group that enabled more local wool to be used for commercial textiles; she has worked with researchers in Sweden to develop new and alternative materials; and she has driven initiatives to increase the repair, reuse, and recycling of garments and materials for brands.
Director Global Innovation Apparel & Accessory at PUMA Group
Howard is a passionate advocate for sustainability in sportwear. Under his leadership, PUMA has made significant strides in reducing its environmental footprint. He has championed initiatives to use sustainable materials, minimize waste, and embrace eco-friendly manufacturing processes, ensuring that PUMA remains a responsible and forward-thinking brand.
Howard is known for his ability to inspire creativity and foster innovation within his team and across the industry. He believes that the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives is key to unlocking the next wave of ground-breaking ideas.
Dissolving Pulp Sales Director
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA
Erik Frisk is presently responsible for the worldwide sales of Dissolving pulp. Involved in the conversion of the Valdivia mill from paper grade to Dissolving pulp since the beginning.
Worked in Arauco since 1994 in different divisions of the company. 10 years in Holland in charge of sales of wood pulp for the European market. 7 years as Pulp Commercial development director in Chile. Presently responsible for the worldwide sales of Dissolving pulp.
Sustainability Leader, Textiles, Eastman
Claudia de Witte has a strong passion for creating change for the better. She has a track record of spearheading initiatives in diversity and inclusion and has worked on strategic partnerships with nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in developing countries. She believes, now more than ever, that we should all work together to solve global sustainability issues and preserve our planet for generations to come.
Based in the Netherlands, Claudia joined Eastman in 2014 and has held various sales, strategy and marketing positions. Prior to Eastman, she served in similar roles at Philips. As a sustainability leader for Eastman’s textiles division, she is responsible for developing and driving global sustainability strategies and innovation programs for Naia™ cellulosic fibers and yarns.
Claudia holds a bachelor’s degree in social responsibility and an MBA in strategic management with additional marketing and psychology minors from Erasmus University Rotterdam. She enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new cultures, places and interests.
