PrimeAsia, a leading manufacturer of high-quality lifestyle and sports inspired leathers, has appointed Sarah Swenson as chief sustainability officer. 

Swenson, who joined PrimeAsia in 2011 as environmental manager, will also become a member of the PrimeAsia senior management team.

She will guide PrimeAsia's strategy and practices covering current environmental stewardship, sustainability, resource management, efficiency creation, commitment to natural resources, and clean waste stream management.

Swenson is also chairperson of the Leather Workign Group (LWG) and a member of the steering committee of LeatherNaturally.