AAFA names new president and CEO

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the voice of apparel and footwear industries on Capitol Hill and around the world,

has named Juanita D. Duggan as president and CEO, effective July 1.

With more than 25 years experience on Capitol Hill and in The White House, Duggan was selected to head up AAFA for her experience in multi-industry advocacy, fundraising, and representing several industries as primary spokesperson. Duggan joins AAFA after serving three years as policy director at national law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

“Juanita has demonstrated time and again her relentlessness and dedication to succeed for her clients," said Rick Helfenbein, Chairman of AAFA. “Her ability to lead organizations, develop coalitions, and successfully manage complex lobbying efforts and public affairs campaigns is quite impressive."

Duggan added: “I look forward to taking the reins at AAFA and building on the fine work of my predecessor, Kevin Burke. This is a great opportunity to up the association’s game in an era of fast-paced change in the industry and the policy world. The apparel and footwear industry is a key driver of economic growth in the US and globally. I can’t wait to tell their story.”