SGS, the
world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has announced
the appointment of Yvonne Tse as Vice President, Global Softlines
division.
Yvonne joined SGS in 2011 as Deputy Director of Global Softlines and in
2017 was promoted to International Business Head.
Across a career spanning almost 25 years, Yvonne has
established an outstanding reputation in the TIC industry for her expertise on global textile
regulations and standards.
After graduating from the Institute of Textile & Clothing at Hong
Kong Polytechnic University, Yvonne gained a MSc in Marketing from University
of Stirling, UK. Her career flourished in Hong Kong where she spent 15 years
with a
British multinational assurance, inspection, product testing and certification
company rising to the position of Assistant General Manager in Consumer
Goods.
Charles LY WA HOI, Executive Vice President, Connectivity & Products said: “We are delighted to appoint Yvonne to the role of Vice
President, Global Softlines. Yvonne’s
proven expertise across the full range of our testing and inspection solutions will
be vital in developing our business and ensuring our partners and clients
around the world are supported to navigate the increasingly complex textile and apparel industry.
“With her
passion for the environment, Yvonne will no doubt inspire businesses to reach
high levels of conformity, creating solutions and
services that satisfy consumer needs and demonstrate a commitment to
sustainability.”
Yvonne Tse added: “I have
worked in the softlines business for more than two decades, helping to ensure
the quality, safety and sustainability of textile, footwear and related
products. I am proud to embark on this new role and look forward to leading
such a great global team to expand our services to new locations and markets.”
SGS offers a
wide range of services to the softlines and accessories industry, at every
stage of the value chain, with services to help them meet the requirements of
regulators, distributors, retailers and consumers around the world. The company helps to ensure the
quality, safety and sustainability of products, and their mode of distribution,
to satisfy regulatory requirements as well as the demands of the market.
Its softlines and accessories solutions cover:
- Textiles and clothing
- Shoes (and other footwear)
- Bags and accessories
- Jewelry
- Linens and towels
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For further information, please contact:
Julie Cabrol
Global Marketing and Communication Director
Connectivity & Products, SGS
Tel: +33 7 86 75 02 46
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification,
testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark
for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a
network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.