Emma Leeke, Leekes md has joined the board of the BFA as it looks to widen its representation across the furniture industry.
‘I am delighted to accept the invitation to join the board of the British Furniture Association, with a particular brief of representing the interests of British furniture retailers. With a variety of challenges facing the sector currently, I am looking forward to working with the board to continue to raise the profile of our industry and to lobby on its behalf,’ says Leeke.
‘We’re extremely pleased to welcome Emma to the board. Her leadership at Leekes and in the wider industry shows the breadth of knowledge and experience she has to offer. The BFA was established to reflect the broadening scope of the former British Furniture Manufacturers as a trade body, and Emma’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to be representative of furniture retailers as well as suppliers and manufacturers,’ says Phil Spademan, BFA md.
