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Burke Steps Down as AAFA President to Join Airports Council

Kevin Burke will step down as President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, effective Jan. 21, said the AAFA in a Dec. 16 statement (here). Burke will join the Airports Council International--North America as President and CEO,…

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according to an organization press release (here). The AAFA board of directors already began the search for a new CEO, said AAFA Chairman Philip Williamson. "With so many pressing policy issues facing the industry, including the near conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, time is of the essence. We will act quickly to ensure seamless continuity in both leadership and AAFA's mission of standing at the forefront as a leader of positive change for the apparel and footwear industry."