ICOC Officers and Committees

Executive Committee 

The activities of ICOC are primarily performed by its Executive Committee, which consists primarily of the officers of ICOC. Those officers and members of the Committee are:

• Dennis R. Dodds (USA), Secretary-General
• Wendel R. Swan (USA) Chair, Executive Committee
• Michael Buddeberg (Germany)
• Anette Granlund (Sweden)
• Esther Sackmann Rageth (Switzerland)
• Markus Voigt (Germany)
• Alberto Boralevi (Italy), Chair, Academic Committee
• Peter Bichler (Austria), Chair, International Committee

International Committee

ICOC – International Committee Potential Assignments:

• The ICOC – IC serves as a platform and network of active experts in the field of carpets, textiles and related arts. Its members may be contacted from time to time on the following:
• Information on any relevant activities e.g. exhibitions, seminars, congresses, etc. in their respective countries.
• Input of ideas and suggestions for future ICOC activities.
• Advice/information on possible lectures, speakers and viable venues.
• Suggestions on possible outreach programmes focusing on further education colleges and universities in the field of textile studies.
• Report on new and relevant scientific developments in respective sphere of textiles and textile art.
• Assist with the setting up of a local organisation committee should an ICOC event be planned in their respective geographical area.

The International Committee (IC) oversees the broader goals and objectives of ICOC and elects its officers. Drawn from around the world, the members of the International Committee are: