About Us

The International Fur Federation was established in 1949 and is the only organisation to represent the international fur industry and regulate its practices and trade. The federation promotes the business of fur, establishing certification and traceability programmes on welfare and the environment. It is also committed to supporting young designers and retailers who intend to go into fur and fashion.

The international Fur Federation represents 56 members associations in over 40 countries around the world. The members encompass all parts of the fur trade including farmers, trappers, dressers, manufacturers, brokers, auction houses, retailers and designers. Each of these members have signed a strict code of conduct committing them to upholding the industry-relevant laws they fall under in their home countries.

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Meet our CEO

Mark Oaten

Mark Oaten is CEO of the International Fur Federation. Oaten joined the IFF in 2011 with a remit to represent national fur trade associations and organisations from across 40 countries.

Prior to this he was a Member of Parliament in the UK for 13 years and served for 4 years as the UK member of the Council of Europe. During his time in Parliament he was Liberal Democrat Party Chairman and the Shadow Home Secretary. He served on a number of boards including the British Healthcare Trade Association, Alcohol Concern, Mental Health Matters, the prison Charity Unlock, the Council for Administration and a Director of the Charity Finance Directors Group. Prior to his time at Westminster he was Managing Director of one of the UK top lobby consultancy firms.

He lectured at Wroxton College in Oxford and was a regular broadcaster for Sky and BBC TV.

Following his retirement from active politics, Oaten published two books, one on the history of coalition governments Coalition and the other a memoir entitled Screwing Up: How One MP Survived Politics, Scandal and Turning 40.

Meet the IFF Team

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    Mark Oaten

    IFF CEO

  • Johannes Manakas

    Johannes Manakas

    IFF CHAIRMAN

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    Kiran Mahmood

    IFF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & GLOBAL EVENTS

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    Jyrki Sura

    FURMARK PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Mike Brown

    DIRECTOR, NATURAL FIBERS ALLIANCE OF AMERICAS (Affiliate Partner)

  • Molly Wang

    ASIA REGIONAL DIRECTOR

  • Milan Rai

    SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE

  • Mia Tiller

    DIGITAL MARKETING & GLOBAL EVENTS EXECUTIVE

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