There are four new entries to the 2010 list. They are Muhammad Yavar Dhala, Managing Director of the Forward Group, India, Robert Hein, Senior Vice President/General Manager, National Beef Leathers, USA, Roberto Motta, Director – Leather Division, JBS, Brazil and Jonathan Muirhead, Chairman, Scottish Leather Group, UK.

Those included in the list represent some of the largest tanning groups in the world and/or have a proven track record of innovation and development of their businesses and the promotion of the tanning industry in general.

Clearly, everyone will have their own opinion on their personal top 20 list but our list brings together opinions from around the world.