Frans van der Velde

Frans Van Der Velde is an experienced professional in the textile and fashion industries, currently serving as the Director of Intercontinental Affairs, Partner, Chairman of the Advisory Board, and COO at FashionUnited World Wide Ltd since March 2006. With a long history in textile consultancy, Frans Van Der Velde has also been a Consultant at FieldWork since June 2003 and Owner of Field Work bv since January 1991. Additional roles include consultancy positions at MCXMC.com and 2ware agencies, as well as serving as Vice Chair at Pax Kinderhulp. With a focus on sustainable garment production, Frans Van Der Velde has specialized in encouraging manufacturers to adopt innovative techniques for environmental benefits. Educational qualifications include various studies in business management and craftsmanship, underscoring a diverse skill set in both practical and strategic aspects of the industry.