AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, OAKLAND, Calif., July 8, 2025 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance of more than 300 members across the consumer goods industry, has elected a new board director and re-elected two incumbent board directors to serve on its Board of Directors. These elections to the organization’s parity-based Board ensure equitable representation across manufacturers, affiliates, and brands & retailers to guide Cascale’s aim of powering collective action for a more sustainable, restorative consumer goods industry.
Cascale is pleased to welcome the following new board director:
Mallory McConnell, VP, Corporate Responsibility Operations, PVH Corp
McConnell is a seasoned sustainability executive at PVH Corp, where she leads global programs in ethical sourcing, social compliance, and environmental impact, integrating human rights and environmental stewardship across the apparel supply chain. With over a decade of experience, she has designed and implemented ESG strategies that boost operational efficiency and drive long-term business value. A strategic, solutions-driven leader, McConnell excels at building cross-sector partnerships, enhancing transparency, and delivering measurable impact. She will join Cascale’s Board as the representative for the Brand & Retailer member caucus.
Cascale also congratulates the following individuals on their re-election to the board:
Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director, Sustainable Fashion, Solidaridad and Cascale Board Chair
Hoek serves as senior policy director, sustainable fashion for Solidaridad, where she leads global advocacy on climate action, decent work, and responsible purchasing in fashion supply chains. She collaborates with public and private stakeholders to advance sustainable practices and effective regulation. Hoek has served on Cascale’s Board representing affiliate members since 2021, and contributes to multi-stakeholder initiatives including Better Cotton and the Policy Hub. At Solidaridad, she aligns industry actors to drive measurable improvements and impact in fashion production worldwide. Hoek will continue to represent Cascale’s Affiliate member caucus.
Krishna Manda, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, Lenzing Group and Cascale Board Vice Chair
Manda is Vice President of Corporate Sustainability at Lenzing Group, where he embeds responsible practices into core business functions and fosters culture change anchored in sustainability values. He leads executive-level strategy for TENCEL™, ECOVERO™, and REFIBRA™ fibers—advancing circular-economy solutions in fashion, home textiles, and hygiene products. Since 2022, Manda has served on Cascale’s Board representing the Manufacturer member caucus. He previously co-chaired the Policy Hub from 2020–2022 and holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability from Utrecht University. He will continue to represent the Manufacturer member caucus.
“The 2025 class brings both continuity and fresh insights,” said Harsh Saini, Cascale Board Director, Governance & Nomination Committee Chair, and interim CEO (as of August 1). “Tamar and Krishna’s ongoing service, together with Mallory’s operational expertise, will strengthen our Board’s ability to steer Cascale’s strategic plan and drive transformative industry change.”
“Strong governance is the backbone of Cascale’s impact,” said Colin Browne, Cascale CEO. “With this mix of experienced directors and new talent at the helm, I’m confident we’ll accelerate our mission—leveraging data, driving collective action, and continuing to build an industry that gives more than it takes.”
The newly-elected directors will be officially seated at the Q3 Board meeting in Hong Kong on September 15, 2025, which will be held in conjunction with the 2025 Cascale Annual Meeting.
Cascale also extends its heartfelt thanks to Sean Cady, vice president, global sustainability, responsibility, trade and government affairs at VF Corporation, whose dedicated service on the Cascale Board concludes this September 2025. Sean’s steadfast leadership has laid a strong foundation for the organization’s continued progress. The Board is grateful for his many contributions and looks forward to building on the momentum he helped create.
For more information about Cascale’s governance and to view the current Board of Directors, please visit our governance webpage.
ABOUT CASCALE
Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.