Alfred J. Beerli has been named CEO of Oeko-tex, a Swiss company that produces a range of sustainability labels. In June, Beerli was hired with the goal of utilising his contacts and expertise to promote transparent, sustainable practices in the global leather and textile sectors.
According to the press announcement, Oeko-tex’s new CEO will prioritise “dialogue and cooperation with government institutions, initiatives, and trade associations, for which he has excellent expertise and an extensive network.” Beerli was a board member of amfori BSCI, an initiative to improve working conditions in global supply chains, and the former CEO of uniQconsulting and workfashion.com.
Beerli shares his enthusiasm about his new role at the company, “Ecologically responsible actions and social justice have shaped my professional and private life. Through Oeko-tex, I am returning to the textile industry, a sector that depends on both.” He adds, “In recent weeks, I have adapted to my new role and look forward to supporting the textile and leather industry and, through Oeko-tex, promoting a path towards greater sustainability and transparency.”
