Adidas joins the Board of the Leather Working Group

The Leather Working Group announces the appointment of Catherine Lee, a representative of the Adidas brand, to its Board. “We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Jon Hopper, Senior Director, Global Materials Supply at VF Corporation, for his dedicated service as an outgoing Board member and for his invaluable contributions to LWG’s work over the past eight years” they add. “His commitment and support have played an important role, and we are truly appreciative of the time, expertise, and passion he has brought to advancing our mission”.
It may be worth noting that the Leather Working Group is an international organization that evaluates and certifies tanneries based on their environmental performance. Its goal is to promote sustainable and responsible practices in leather production.
Catherine Lee is Senior Director, Product Development at adidas and she brings extensive experience in sourcing operations and material development, with strong expertise in aligning strategic sustainability goals, regulatory requirements and operational readiness.
Her appointment is effective from 1 April, 2026.