New Delhi, March 31, 2026: Strengthening its focus on the upstream ecosystem, the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has nominated Sanjay Gupta as Convenor of the Components and Allied Panel, reinforcing alignment across critical input segments of the leather and footwear value chain. He currently also heads IFCOMA.

Gupta brings extensive industry experience and a sharp understanding of component manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain dynamics. His company, Sandeep Rubbers, is a key industry supplier, providing soles to a wide spectrum of footwear manufacturers across the sector. His appointment comes as the industry sharpens its focus on scale, quality, and global competitiveness particularly in components that significantly influence finished product value. As Convenor, Gupta is expected to foster deeper collaboration among manufacturers, drive innovation in materials, and strengthen India’s positioning within global supply chains, while advancing policy advocacy, standardisation and export growth in the components segment.