Mohair

Genesys Bolsters Asia Pacific Presence with New Appointments to its Regional Leadership Team Amid Robust Business Momentum in the Region

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Cloud, General manager, QNET, Global Sales Law Project, Sony Pictures, Growth, International, Leadership, Internet, Oracle, Solution, Mohair, Event Marketing Solutions, Marketing, AI, Senior, Funnell, Head, CX, CEO, LinkedIn, Adobe, Organization, VP, MobiTV, Security Bank, IKEA, Management, Video game console

Gwilym Funnell, who previously led Genesys in Asia Pacific, transitions to a global appointment as Head of Strategic Growth.

Key Points: 
  • Gwilym Funnell, who previously led Genesys in Asia Pacific, transitions to a global appointment as Head of Strategic Growth.
  • Assaf Tarnopolsky, Senior Vice President and General Manager, APAC, Genesys
    The appointments of Tarnopolsky and Hamill reaffirm the importance of Asia Pacific as a growth market for Genesys.
  • During his time at the company, he was a core member of the APAC leadership team and drove significant growth for LinkedIn's advertising business in Asia.
  • Genesys, the Genesys logo, Genesys Cloud, Genesys Cloud CX, Genesys Engage, Genesys Multicloud CX, Genesys DX and Experience as a Service are trademarks, service marks and/or registered trademarks of Genesys.

Textile Exchange Releases New Responsible Mohair Standard and Updated Responsible Wool Standard

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Fashion, Mohair, Wool, Decades

LUBBOCK, Texas, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Textile Exchange announces the release of the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) alongside the first revision to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) that was originally released in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • LUBBOCK, Texas, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Textile Exchange announces the release of the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) alongside the first revision to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) that was originally released in 2016.
  • The newly released Responsible Mohair Standard verifies and identifies mohair produced in farming systems that respects animal welfare and the environment.
  • The Responsible Mohair Standard was based on, and is closely aligned with, the Responsible Wool Standard and the two standards are combined for the supply chain.
  • Textile Exchange is hosting a webinar focused on the Responsible Mohair Standard release and Responsible Wool Standard revision on March 23rd at 12pm EST.

Mohair South Africa Issues Final Statement Regarding Claims of Animal Abuse

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Wool, Fashion, Mohair, Angora goat, Goat, Cruelty to animals, Food and drink, Agriculture, Culture

Mohair South Africa condemns any acts of cruelty against animals, whether it be by farmers, farm workers, contracted labour or any individual that mistreats animals.

Key Points: 
  • Mohair South Africa condemns any acts of cruelty against animals, whether it be by farmers, farm workers, contracted labour or any individual that mistreats animals.
  • Following the release of PETA's video illustrating breaches of its guidelines and policies as well as South African National Legislation (The Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962), Mohair South Africa immediately launched its own investigation into the allegations of animal abuse on South African angora goat farms.
  • Mohair South Africa, along with a third-party investigator, will be present during shearing to ensure compliance with the industry's sustainable guidelines.
  • Mohair South Africa is committed to the sustainability of the mohair industry, not only in South Africa, but globally.

South African Mohair Industry's Response to Claims of Animal Abuse

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Saturday, May 5, 2018
Wool, Fashion, Mohair, Angora goat, Goat, Clothing, Fiber, Food and drink, Agriculture

The South African Mohair Industry is shocked by reports about animals being mistreated that came to light on Wednesday, 2 May 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The South African Mohair Industry is shocked by reports about animals being mistreated that came to light on Wednesday, 2 May 2018.
  • We view these reports in a very serious light and are treating them with the greatest of urgency.
  • While we consider much of the report, and accompanying footage, to be factually incorrect and a misrepresentation of the South African Mohair Industry, some isolated issues have been raised and we have launched an investigation to address these issues directly and swiftly.
  • Angora goats are farmed for their fibre and not intentionally harmed in any way as they are the livelihood of every mohair farmer.