Global Fashion Agenda appoints Lennart Bernhoft as COO

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4 November 2024: Global Fashion Agenda, the established non-profit organisation that fosters industry collaboration to accelerate impact, has appointed Lennart Bernhoft as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

 

Working in close partnership with GFA CEO, Federica Marchionni, the Leadership Team, and the Board, Lennart Bernhoft will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s operational efficiency and supporting its strategic direction as it advances towards its vision of a net positive industry.

 

As COO, Lennart Bernhoft will work with the team to build on the organisation’s solid 15-year foundation of convening the fashion industry to drive action on sustainability. His responsibilities will span across multiple areas including financial operations, strategy execution, corporate governance and programme management. In addition, he will oversee the operations of the renowned forum for sustainability in fashion, Global Fashion Summit, in Copenhagen and other key locations around the world.

 

Lennart Bernhoft brings over 20 years of experience as a supply chain and operations executive in the consumer goods and apparel industries. His most recent leadership roles include Head of Operations at Theis Vine, COO & Co-Founder of Projectkin, COO of Design Letters and CEO of Mads Nørgaard – Copenhagen. Lennart Bernhoft possesses a deep understanding of global fashion trends and consumer behaviour, backed by seven years of living and working in China, India, and Southeast Asia where he focused on developing sustainable supply chains for companies including IC Group. Additionally, he served as Sourcing Director for VF Corporation in Belgium. Such practical experience has equipped him with a robust understanding of the complexities of sustainable fashion and its associated barriers, enabling him to identify effective implementation projects to overcome them.



Federica Marchionni Chief Executive Officer, Global Fashion Agenda
"We are thrilled to welcome Lennart to the GFA team as we strive to unlock the next level of industry progress. Lennart’s industry knowledge, practical experience in sustainable supply chain development, leadership skills, and holistic understanding of the fashion value chain is well suited to GFA’s current and future endeavours. I look forward to collaborating with him and continue to accelerate our impact."
Lennart Bernhoft Chief Operating Officer, Global Fashion Agenda
"Joining GFA is a full-circle moment for me. I had the privilege of participating in the inaugural Copenhagen Fashion Summit in 2009, where I was captivated by the vision and agenda set forth. Today, GFA has established itself as a remarkable organisation dedicated to a cause I am eager to support. I am honoured and proud to join the team of dedicated professionals and look forward to leading the operational and strategic execution, as we advance towards our vision."

Lennart Bernhoft commences his role today and will join the dedicated team based at the GFA Headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.



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