Mr Carlo R. Centonze

Founder and CEO, HeiQ Materials AG

Carlo Centonze started his professional career as co-founder of the ETH Spin-off Myclimate, one of the world’s leading providers of carbon offsetting measures today. Since 2004, he is serving HeiQ as CEO, developing the firm from two founders to a 240-employee company.

Mr Janak Mehta

Chairman, Asia Dyestuff Industry Federation (ADIF)

Janak Mehta has been the first Chairman of the Asia Dyestuff Industry Federation (ADIF) since its inception in 2018. He is also the President of The Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association of India (DMAI). He is a nominated member of many government committees and international forums in colourants and chemical topics.

Professor Dr. Michael Rauch

Treasurer, International Federation of Association of Textile Chemists and Colourists (IFATCC)

Professor Dr. Michael Rauch, Head of Master programme “Sustainable Textiles” at University of Applied Science Hof, Campus Muenchberg, Germany. His research activities are recycling of textiles, development of renewable textile auxiliaries and fibres and labor testing methods for control of biodegradability.

Mr Muhammad Fauz ul Azeem

General Manager, Corporate Sustainability & Chemical Management, Interloop Limited

Muhammad Fauz ul Azeem is experienced in Research & Development namely in textile, paper and polymers. He is accredited in Quality Assurance Labs ISO 17025, Corporate Sustainability & Strategic Management and Chemical System.

Dr Siva Pariti Kumar

Trustee, Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC)

A well-known professional in the global fashion value chain, Dr. Siva Pariti Kumar is Hon. Trustee of SDC UK. A chartered colourist, he is a chemical expert and sustainability consultant. He has been advising the textile, footwear, and leather industries for over 20 years. He has also been involved in the development of industrial standards, such as ZDHC CMS Technical Industry Guide, wastewater, sludge guidelines, and HIGG FEM 3.0 Technical Guide.