Licensing & Brand Management Committee
Responsible for promoting, managing the registration of, and overseeing—nationally and internationally—the AIA’s brands; taking the appropriate actions to ensure their best use; reviewing applications from prospective new associate members; and granting brand-use licenses.
President
Mariella Gonzales
Mariella Gonzales Espejo is the designer and founder of Kero Design, a Peruvian brand that brings together tradition and contemporary design. Her work is inspired by the cultural richness of the Andes and the use of noble fibers such as alpaca. Through her collections, she promotes the use of sustainable fibers. Mariella is committed to purpose-driven design, reviving ancestral techniques through a modern lens. Her creative approach celebrates color, identity, and authenticity. Kero Design reflects her commitment to culture, quality, and positive impact.
Members
Ines Vizquerra
General Manager, Andes Textiles Perú S.A.C.
María del Carmen De La Fuente
General Manager, Allpa S.A.C.
Industry Sector Committee
The Committee’s main role is to assess compliance with good commercial practices among AIA associate members, and to present the Board of Directors with policy proposals, guidelines, and actions in support of the alpaca textile industry.
President
Ines Vizquerra
General Manager, Andes Textiles Perú S.A.C.
Specialized in Business Administration and Marketing, with more than 15 years of experience in the alpaca industry and a strong interest in sustainable development projects in Peru—especially those that create jobs for women.
Since 2020, she has actively participated in the International Alpaca Association, serving as part of the Organizing Committee of Alpaca Fiesta 2024.
Members
Silvia Crosato
Commercial Director, Itessa S.A.C.
April Borda
CEO, Trading Ventures S.A.C.
International Committee
Responsible for proposing institutional alliances and collaborative work with international organizations related to alpaca and other natural fibers; and, in coordination with the Licensing & Brand Management Committee, developing actions to defend, protect, and promote alpaca and the brands associated with it internationally.
Presidente
Luca Alvigini
Partner and Director of Alpha Tops S.A. until 2018, and President of the AIA until 2020.
He is the son of Pier Giuseppe Alvigini, internationally recognized as “Mister Alpaca” and the first to introduce alpaca and other noble fibers in Italy since 1955. He is currently CEO of Alvigini Fibre Nobili S.r.l., Chair of the AIA International Committee, and Vice President of Fondazione Master delle Fibre Nobili. Since 1983, he has been dedicated to promoting and selling alpaca and other noble fibers (cashmere, mohair, and vicuna) in the global market.
Members
Juan Pepper
Commercial Director, Michell & Co. S.A.
Breeders Committee
Responsible for promoting collaboration between Peruvian breeders and breeders in other countries, as well as coordinating actions with ASCALPE for the development of productive projects, prioritizing the participation of Associate Breeders.
Presidente
Mateo Macedo
Deputy Commercial and Operations Manager, Clasificadora de Lanas Macedo – CLAMASA.
Specialized in Corporate Communications and Image, with experience in foreign trade, industrial operations, and community relations, having worked for more than five years with high-Andean communities in Peru.
Members
Andrés Chaves
General Manager, Inca Tops S.A.
Marketing Committee
Responsible for proposing AIA communication plans, strategies, and actions; proposing updates and improvements to the website; and leading and supervising AIA’s social media management, as well as the development of advertising materials and other tasks assigned by the Board of Directors.
Presidente
Bruno Franco Abuapara
Bruno tiene más de dos décadas de experiencia trabajando en la cadena de valor de la alpaca, dentro de las distintas categorías de negocios, desde la división de hilados, tejido a máquina y a mano, “retail”, “e-commerce”, y tejido plano en el Grupo Michell. Con un “background” en economía, administración de negocios y “retail management”, Bruno ha trabajado como “research assistant” para el Instituto Peruano de Economía, Corporación Andina de Fomento, y El Instituto de Economía de Libre Mercado, contribuyendo a la elaboración de ideas, que promuevan y defiendan el libre mercado.
In 1998 and 2000, he received a scholarship from the Iacocca Institute to join the selective program “Global Village for the Future Leaders of Business and Industry” at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. In 2016, Harvard Business School’s FIELD Global Immersion program selected one of Bruno’s new retail projects as among the most compelling to be developed in Peru. He currently works for the Michell Group and serves on boards both in Peru and abroad.
Members
Ines Vizquerra
General Manager, Andes Textiles Perú S.A.C.
Mateo Macedo
Deputy Commercial and Operations Manager, Clasificadora de Lanas Macedo S.A.C.
Mariella Gonzales
General Manager, Kero Design S.A.C.
Diego Saca
Marketing Director, Incalpaca TPX S.A.
Fernando Vargas
Head of Marketing, Inca Tops S.A.
International Advisory Committee
The Committee’s purpose is to carry out strategic planning functions and propose institutional policies related to AIA’s international positioning.
Presidente
Luca Alvigini
Partner and Director of Alpha Tops S.A. until 2018, and President of the AIA until 2020.
He is the son of Pier Giuseppe Alvigini, internationally recognized as “Mister Alpaca” and the first to introduce alpaca and other noble fibers in Italy since 1955. He is currently CEO of Alvigini Fibre Nobili S.r.l., Chair of the AIA International Committee, and Vice President of Fondazione Master delle Fibre Nobili. Since 1983, he has been dedicated to promoting and selling alpaca and other noble fibers (cashmere, mohair, and vicuna) in the global market.
Members
Kentaro Kurono
President & CEO, Nagawa Co., Ltd.
Gao Shoudi
Director, Andean Sky Co. Limited
Mauricio Chirinos
Administrative Manager, Michell & Cía. S.A.
Luis Torres
Honorary Member, AIA
Alejandro Olazabal
General Manager, Incalpaca TPX S.A.