New Feature

We are including a new section where each of the BFA’s Board of Directors will introduce themselves and give some views on footwear industry issues.  We start with our Chairman, Philip Luckett:

I am Philip Luckett, Chairman of Dunkelman & Sons Ltd.  It is a family owned business, offering everything to help take care of shoes and I took over the running of the business in 1997.  I joined the Board of the BFA in 2006 and was asked to become Chairman in 2007.  After some considerable restructuring, I believe that the Board now represents a broader section of the shoe trade and the BFA is financially strong and better placed to help members for the future.  We are facing a general election in 2010 and the aftermath will probably mean higher inflation and more tough trading times. The BFA will continue to support members whether through advantageous distribution, assistance with shows and/or training in many forms.  I feel privileged to work in an exciting, friendly industry that I am confident will continue to prosper in the UK.