All Writers: List

Marina Crnoja-Cosic, Board Member/Senior Advisor/Expert New Business Development, has almost 25 years of experience in fibre and application development as well as in business development. Customised and market-oriented solutions, cross-company cooperation along the value chain and constant attention to long-term industry and particularly to textile and nonwoven trends are the essential features of her work.

She has played roles in the textile and nonwoven organisations in Europe and extended network across fibre, textile and nonwovens industry.

Her role as president of the Joint Research Centre and Textile ETP (European Technology Platform) in Brussels, Belgium, provided her with valuable experience in driving collaborative research initiatives and advancing technological innovation in the textile sector.

As a Board Member of CIRFS (European man-made fibre association), she contributed to shaping industry policies and promoting the interests of European textile manufacturers on a broader scale.

Additionally, the role as a board member observer of EURATEX (The European Apparel and Textile Confederation) in Brussels and as a board member of the German Textile Research Board in Berlin, gave her invaluable insights into international industry dynamics, textile strategies and regulatory frameworks.

As a proactive member of the advisory board at the most important hygiene/nonwoven trade fair INDEX/Geneva, she influenced and worked on strategies in this sector too.

Sateesh Damle's company Srott is involved in brand creation, startups and creating sustainable tannery projects with no liquid and solid waste discharge in India. Strott has helped startups in setting up projects that offer quality Kolhapuris, custom-made footwear, etc.

Prof Akosua K Darkwah is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana and a former Director of the Center for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA) at the University of Ghana. She holds a B.A in Psychology and Sociology from Vassar College and a doctorate degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been teaching in the Department of Sociology Department at the University of Ghana since 2002.

Her research focuses primarily on the ways in which global economic policies and practices reconfigure Ghanaian women's work. Over the last two decades, she has explored this question with various segments of Ghana's female working population; traders of global consumer goods, factory workers, domestic workers, oil sector workers and farmers. Her work is published in a range of scholarly outlets including Women's Studies International Forum, International Development Planning Review, Journal of Gender Studies, Contemporary Journal of African Studies, Journal of Contemporary African Studies and Feminist Africa.

Raman Datta is a global market specialist who carries along experience of international markets with his many endeavours – Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), Ai Glocal, Nera Global Style, Sands of India & Brand Brullen, to name a few.

With over three decades of extensive experience in the lifestyle Industry, he stands as a strong proponent of the idea to bring about change. His attention to detail make him an excellent consultant, speaker, and coach. 

He has been a strong advocate for growth of India’s textile trade and its position in the world and has been actively collaborating with numerous government, non-governmental, and private organisations.

Jess Davies is a Professor in Sustainability at Lancaster University and the Director of the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation. She is an interdisciplinary researcher focused on nature-based solutions that help us tackle climate change and environmental risks, and create healthier, sustainable and resilient landscapes, cities, and food systems.

Fashion, Retail & Education Industry Veteran | Spiritual Tech Entrepreneur | 25+ years of experience | Former CEO of Ants Consulting & COO of Future Group Co- Mother Earth | MBA from IIM Bangalore & Post Graduate from NIFT | Passionate about tech, innovation and sustainability.

Viral Desai is an renowned entrepreneur and environmentalist. He is the CEO of Surat-based textile processing house Zenitex. Under his leadership, Zenitex has bagged several state, national and international awards for energy conservation and sustainability. Desai is very active in environmental protection. Currently, he runs a nationwide movement under the 'Satyagraha Against Pollution and Climate Change' campaign and making people aware about protecting the environment.

Ria Devereux recently submitted and defended her PhD which focused on microplastics in rivers and estuaries case study:The Thames River at the University of East London. Previous to that, she did a masters in marine science and a project on microplastic abundance within Cnidaria and Ctenophores within the North Sea. Devereux has a strong interest in plastic pollution especially within marine and freshwater environments with research papers published within the area.

Danielle Dove is Surrey Future Fellow and a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey. Her research centres on Victorian and Neo-Victorian literature, with a specific focus on dress and fashion history, material culture, and sustainability.

Katherine Duffy s a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the Adam Smith Business School. Her research interest lies broadly within consumer culture and explores two research domains: 1) sustainability and circularity 2) the digitalisation of consumption. Her approach is qualitative and interpretivist.

Her research is published in a range of international journals including Journal of Management Studies (FT50), Journal of Business Research, Consumption Markets and Culture, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Marketing Management and Gender Work and Organisation.