Jaana Quaintance-James

CEO, Australian Fashion Council

A seasoned leader in sustainability and commercial strategy, Jaana has dedicated her career to driving impactful change and has a track record of delivering market advantage through sustainable practices and innovation. 
Previously Jaana was Chief Sustainability and Sourcing Officer at Global Fashion Group (GFG), parent company of THE ICONIC, and using strategic planning and strong governance, delivered significant commercial and sustainability benefits. Prior to GFG Jaana led sustainability at THE ICONIC and earlier, led ethical sourcing at David Jones following its acquisition by Woolworths South Africa. 
A graduate of the Institute of Company Directors, Jaana also serves as a Board Director of The Social Outfit, the social enterprise and since March 2024, has been the CEO at the Australian Fashion Council.