Peter Ackroyd has succeeded Sir Nicolas Coleridge as the new Chairman of The Campaign for Wool with immediate effect.
A former COO of the non-profit orgnaisation, Ackroyd has been engaged with it since 2009 following a successful career in the textile industry spanning around 50 years.
During his stint in the textile industry, Ackroyd served as the President of the International Wool Textile Organisation, and Global Strategic Advisor for Australian Wool Innovation/Woolmark Company.
In the The Campaign for Wool, Ackroyd will be responsible for navigating the complex issues facing the international wool sector. In close collaboration with ITWO, he will work towards resolving the challenge facing the wool industry with respect to the Environmental Footprint legislation of the European Union.
According to Ackroyd, the new framework fails to address critical environmental factors, including microplastic pollution, the renewability and biodegradability of natural fibers and the full environmental footprint of fossil fuel-based fibers.
