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British Footwear Association names new CEO

The BFA has appointed Richard Shetliffe as its new chief executive officer. Richard, who was formerly Group MD at footwear retailer Dune, succeeds Lucy Reece-Raybould, who left the organisation in January after five years at the helm.

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