Mr Michael Lawrence is the Executive Director of the National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF), which represents the interests of major clothing retailers based in Southern Africa. The federation engages with government, consumer bodies and labour organisations on trade and economic issues affecting the sustainability of both member operations and suppliers.


Mr Lawrence participates in various national, regional and continental conversations and think tanks on trade in and with Africa, with particular reference to women in trade, e-commerce, trade in services and regional value chains.