New Regulations Issued By The International Fur Association

Recently, International Fur Association The annual conference was held in London, and more than 75% of the group members voted for it. Constitution A series of major changes.

Under the new constitution, the Executive Council of the association will be composed of 7 nominated members from industry, elected members and 7 from auction houses and farmers. The new regulations will take effect from the annual general meeting in 2011. 2 of the elected members came from Asia (one must be from China), 2 from Europe, 2 from North America and 1 from Russia. The length of office of the chairman, vice chairman and members of the board is also determined in the constitution. It is emphasized that there must be a member from China who embodies the recognition of the importance of the fur industry to the importance of the Chinese market. In addition, the association will add an important position: the CEO is responsible for overseeing the operation of the association, and mainly supports the work in the political field of the association. The daily management of the association is still in charge of the executive director. At the annual meeting, Ms. Pirkko Rantanen Kervinen, who served the international fur industry for 18 years, officially resigned from the position of chief financial officer and executive director of the association. Steven Hurwitz served as the chief financial officer of the association, while Pertti Fallenius became the nominee member of the Finland fur auction house in the Executive board of the International Fur Association.

Mr. Andreas Lenhart, chairman of the International Fur Association, reiterated at the meeting. Fur industry We must be united in solidarity to deal with the necessity of all the challenges at present. He said: "with the revision of the Constitution and the reorganization of the International Fur Association, the association can concentrate all its efforts on conveying the mission of IFTF and, in the best direction, fully promote the fur industry."