The Board of Directors of the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, INDA, Cary, NC/USA, has elevated Tony Fragnito from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to President of INDA effective May 31, 2022. He will assume the position currently held by Dave Rousse, who will become President Emeritus and provide support and assistance to Fragnito as needed until Rousse fully retires in January 2023.
Fragnito joined INDA on November 29, 2021 as COO and has been leading the association’s implementation of its new Strategic Plan, as well as updating its technology platform. This follows decades of leadership experience assisting trade and professional organizations in realizing their organizational and operational potential.
A certified public accountant, Fragnito brings strong financial acumen in addition to extensive information technology, human resource and program management accomplishments from organizations representing a variety of professions and industries.
»Promoting Tony to President of INDA completes the transition plan put in place by the INDA Board in 2021 to provide continuity through Dave’s impending retirement in the development and implementation of the new Strategic Plan.«
Dr. Bryan Haynes, INDA Board Chair and R&E Technical Director at Kimberly-Clark