Giovanni Schneider is a shareholder and chairman of the Schneider Group which was founded by his grandfather in 1922. The company sources, processes and sells fully traceable and sustainable wool and precious natural fibres (including cashmere) to spinners and weavers around the world. The Schneider Group operates 4 wool combing mills and 2 dehiring plants, one of which is located in Ulaan Bataar.
Giovanni is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Wool Trade Organization and serves in the Governance Board of Textile exchange as part of his committed in supporting the industry in becoming more sustainable everyday.