Welcome 2025 Cotton Council International President Carlo Bocardo

“CCI is driving innovation and technology to lead the world to cotton’s next level, and I’m eager to serve as CCI President and show our export customers that U.S. cotton remains the global cotton leader,” Bocardo said. “CCI is an integral partner to our mill customers, offering personal and curated services that are unique to COTTON USA™ and valuable to our customers’ business, which can only increase U.S. cotton demand and loyalty.”

Carlo Bocardo, executive vice president of sales for Calcot, Ltd., takes over the presidency from U.S. cotton grower Lee Cromley, who will serve as CCI chairman.

CCI is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotion arm and carries out programs in 50 plus countries under the COTTON USA™ trademark.