The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Reece-Raybould, has left the organisation.
She joined in 2019 and helped to significantly grow the membership during her tenure. In a statement issued by the BFA this week, it said that Ms Reece-Raybould had been instrumental in raising the profile of the footwear industry at government level, and supporting partners through the challenges of recent years presented by Brexit and the COVID pandemic.
Before starting at the BFA, she previously worked at the Company of Master Jewellers since 2010.
Ms Reece-Raybould said: “We’ve undertaken an incredible journey together as a sector and I want to express my appreciation for the friendships and connections forged during my time at the BFA.”
Adding to that, Chair of the BFA, Jane Wilson, said: “On behalf of all our members and partners I would like to thank Lucy for her work with the BFA. She leaves it in a strong position with an engaged membership and active schedule of events. I’m sure they will join me in wishing Lucy every success in the future.”
The BFA has an exciting year planned in 2024 with a programme of webinars, events and the much-anticipated Sustainability Summit on 17 April.
Ms Wilson and the BFA Board will oversee the CEO responsibilities on an interim basis while the search for a replacement takes place.
