As part of the essential foundation needed to deliver the organizations 2030 Climate+ Vision, Textile Exchange has made certain changes to its company’s leadership. The organization has appointed La Rhea Pepper, Co-founder, Textile Exchange, as CEO and Claire Bergkamp as COO from November 1.

Bergkamp joins Textile Exchange from Stella McCartney, where she was the position of Worldwide Sustainability and Innovation Director for more than eight years. In this role, she led the global environmental, human rights, and innovation strategy for the brand. During her time at the brand, she built a qualified, high-functioning sustainability department and team, a purposeful strategy, and an ambitious project portfolio. She helped to develop and cement the brand’s reputation as a leader in sustainability and innovation.

Bergkamp and Pepper will co-lead the organization as it enters an important phase of growth, not only for Textile Exchange, but for the industry as a whole. Pepper will maintain a focus on industry engagement and standards while continuing to provide visionary leadership for the organization. Bergkamp will oversee the implementation of the 2030 Climate+ Vision, the acceleration and fiber centers, as well as the Shared Measurement Systems and digitalization needs, and operations.