Nick Weatherill is new Better Cotton CEO
Global not-for-profit organisation Better Cotton on Thursday named Nick Weatherill as its new CEO. The world's largest cotton sustainability initiative will now be led by the Briton who's a former executive director of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI).
He replaces Alan McClay, who's been leading the organisation for the past decade and announced his plan to step down at the end of last year.
Better Cotton said that in his previous role "he led efforts to drive impactful, scalable solutions across the cocoa supply chain'. It added that he 'has a strong record of promoting sustainability and human rights in global supply chains'.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he's also provided valuable consultancy for organisations such as the International Trade Centre – the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organisation supporting sustainable and inclusive trade in developing countries.
He's an English Language and Literature graduate from the University of Oxford and has a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Weatherill said of his new role: 'Better Cotton is the most important reference in sustainability in the cotton industry, a position that makes its work vital for the whole sector, today and in the years to come. I look forward to leading the organisation at a moment when it increases its impact on the quality of cotton and the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers around the world, building on the fantastic work Alan has done over the past 10 years.'
The change in leadership happens at a time when Better Cotton is making significant progress in its global activities. In 2023, the organisation launched its traceability solution, allowing Physical Better Cotton to be traced back to its country of origin, and in early 2025, it announced it had become a certification scheme, ensuring greater transparency through the supply chain.
McClay and Weatherill will work together over the course of June to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of Better Cotton. Both will be present at the organisation's conference in İzmir, Türkiye, on 18-19 June.
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Global not-for-profit organisation Better Cotton on Thursday named Nick Weatherill as its new CEO. The world's largest cotton sustainability initiative will now be led by the Briton who's a former executive director of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). He replaces Alan McClay, who's been leading the organisation for the past decade and announced his plan to step down at the end of last year. Better Cotton said that in his previous role "he led efforts to drive impactful, scalable solutions across the cocoa supply chain'. It added that he 'has a strong record of promoting sustainability and human rights in global supply chains'. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he's also provided valuable consultancy for organisations such as the International Trade Centre – the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organisation supporting sustainable and inclusive trade in developing countries. He's an English Language and Literature graduate from the University of Oxford and has a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Weatherill said of his new role: 'Better Cotton is the most important reference in sustainability in the cotton industry, a position that makes its work vital for the whole sector, today and in the years to come. I look forward to leading the organisation at a moment when it increases its impact on the quality of cotton and the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers around the world, building on the fantastic work Alan has done over the past 10 years.' The change in leadership happens at a time when Better Cotton is making significant progress in its global activities. In 2023, the organisation launched its traceability solution, allowing Physical Better Cotton to be traced back to its country of origin, and in early 2025, it announced it had become a certification scheme, ensuring greater transparency through the supply chain. McClay and Weatherill will work together over the course of June to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of Better Cotton. Both will be present at the organisation's conference in İzmir, Türkiye, on 18-19 June.
Fashion Network
a day ago
- Fashion Network
Nick Weatherill is new Better Cotton CEO
Global not-for-profit organisation Better Cotton on Thursday named Nick Weatherill as its new CEO. The world's largest cotton sustainability initiative will now be led by the Briton who's a former executive director of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). He replaces Alan McClay, who's been leading the organisation for the past decade and announced his plan to step down at the end of last year. Better Cotton said that in his previous role "he led efforts to drive impactful, scalable solutions across the cocoa supply chain'. It added that he 'has a strong record of promoting sustainability and human rights in global supply chains'. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he's also provided valuable consultancy for organisations such as the International Trade Centre – the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organisation supporting sustainable and inclusive trade in developing countries. He's an English Language and Literature graduate from the University of Oxford and has a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Weatherill said of his new role: 'Better Cotton is the most important reference in sustainability in the cotton industry, a position that makes its work vital for the whole sector, today and in the years to come. I look forward to leading the organisation at a moment when it increases its impact on the quality of cotton and the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers around the world, building on the fantastic work Alan has done over the past 10 years.' The change in leadership happens at a time when Better Cotton is making significant progress in its global activities. In 2023, the organisation launched its traceability solution, allowing Physical Better Cotton to be traced back to its country of origin, and in early 2025, it announced it had become a certification scheme, ensuring greater transparency through the supply chain. McClay and Weatherill will work together over the course of June to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of Better Cotton. Both will be present at the organisation's conference in İzmir, Türkiye, on 18-19 June.
Fashion Network
a day ago
- Fashion Network
Nick Weatherill is new Better Cotton CEO
Global not-for-profit organisation Better Cotton on Thursday named Nick Weatherill as its new CEO. The world's largest cotton sustainability initiative will now be led by the Briton who's a former executive director of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). He replaces Alan McClay, who's been leading the organisation for the past decade and announced his plan to step down at the end of last year. Better Cotton said that in his previous role "he led efforts to drive impactful, scalable solutions across the cocoa supply chain'. It added that he 'has a strong record of promoting sustainability and human rights in global supply chains'. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he's also provided valuable consultancy for organisations such as the International Trade Centre – the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organisation supporting sustainable and inclusive trade in developing countries. He's an English Language and Literature graduate from the University of Oxford and has a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Weatherill said of his new role: 'Better Cotton is the most important reference in sustainability in the cotton industry, a position that makes its work vital for the whole sector, today and in the years to come. I look forward to leading the organisation at a moment when it increases its impact on the quality of cotton and the livelihoods of millions of farmers and workers around the world, building on the fantastic work Alan has done over the past 10 years.' The change in leadership happens at a time when Better Cotton is making significant progress in its global activities. In 2023, the organisation launched its traceability solution, allowing Physical Better Cotton to be traced back to its country of origin, and in early 2025, it announced it had become a certification scheme, ensuring greater transparency through the supply chain. McClay and Weatherill will work together over the course of June to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of Better Cotton. Both will be present at the organisation's conference in İzmir, Türkiye, on 18-19 June.
