New Delhi, Delhi, India
Global Apparel Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader | Country Head | Asia Sourcing Transformation I am a sourcing and supply chain executive with 25 years of experience building and scaling operations across Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. My career has focused on transforming fragmented manufacturing bases into high-performing supplier ecosystems that support growth, speed, operational resilience, and long-term value creation for international apparel markets. As the apparel industry moves toward a future shaped by sustainability regulations, traceability, and digital integration, I am strategically focused on bridging the gap between deep operational roots in Asia and the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe. My current areas of focus include: • Digital Product Passport (DPP) and CSDDD readiness • AI-enabled sourcing and supply chain visibility • Supplier capability transformation • ESG and traceability integration • Resilient and future-ready sourcing ecosystems I recently completed specialized programs in Circular Economy (TU Delft) and Sustainable Fashion (Copenhagen Business School), strengthening the connection between operational sourcing expertise and evolving sustainability expectations across global apparel supply chains. Currently acting as an Independent Adviser, I am open to leadership, advisory, and transformation opportunities across global sourcing and supply chain networks.
Undertaking advanced study in Circular Economy (TU Delft) and Sustainable Fashion (Copenhagen Business School), aligning supply chain expertise with evolving EU regulatory frameworks (ESPR). Advising on supply chain resilience, sourcing strategy, and sustainable transformation across Asia manufacturing ecosystems. Focused on integrating circularity, compliance, and operational scale for global fashion businesses.
Greenfield Business Transformation: Spearheaded the end-to-end establishment of the regional entity, overseeing legal registration, office infrastructure, interior design, and the recruitment of a 35-member high-performance team. Strategic Client Portfolio: Successfully onboarded and scaled operations for a prestigious mix of global and domestic brands including s.Oliver, Tchibo, OVS Italy, Arvind, Wrogn, Rare Rabbit, and the sustainability-pioneer brand, Birdland. Sustainability & ESG Leadership: Directed regional sustainability initiatives with a focus on Birdland’s high-compliance requirements, ensuring traceable supply chains and ethical manufacturing practices across the vendor base. Supply Chain Architecture: Designed a robust vendor ecosystem from the ground up—managing vendor selection, auditing, and performance management to achieve a consistent 98% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) rate. Operational Governance: Responsible for regional Quality Assurance and Social Compliance, aligning factory outputs with stringent European and Indian retail standards.
P&L & Portfolio Management: Full P&L accountability for a $120M sourcing portfolio, managing a powerhouse of US retail brands including Express, Talbots, Madewell, Maurices, Torrid, NY&Co, and QVC. Strategic Business Development: Doubled the Talbots account turnover from $4.5M to $10M within two years by aligning regional production capabilities with US market demands. Global Stakeholder Influence: Orchestrated a seamless "Design-to-Delivery" workflow by collaborating with and influencing Design, Product Development, and Fabric teams in Hong Kong and the US to ensure KPI alignment and order placement. Top-Tier Performance: Elevated the regional supply chain to achieve "Top-Rated Global Vendor" status for prestigious accounts like J.Crew and Talbots, consistently exceeding global KPI benchmarks. Supply Chain Architecture: Directed a team of 21 to optimize vendor management and capacity planning, ensuring that all production met the rigorous technical and ethical standards of high-end US retailers. Cross-Continental Alignment: Served as the strategic link between the Asia Head Office and US Headquarters to drive business development strategies and regional KPI delivery.
Regional Market Leadership: Directed the strategic expansion and sales operations across the South East Asian market, positioning Tat Fung as a preferred textile partner for global apparel brands and regional manufacturing hubs. Strategic Business Development: Spearheaded high-value partnerships with global retailers, leveraging the mill’s technical capabilities to secure large-scale fabric programs and long-term volume commitments. Value Chain Integration: Bridged the gap between textile innovation and garment manufacturing, working closely with brand sourcing offices to align fabric development with seasonal trends and technical performance requirements. P&L & Revenue Growth: Managed the regional sales P&L, driving revenue growth through a combination of new account acquisition and the optimization of existing key accounts. Technical Consultative Selling: Influenced brand designers and sourcing heads by providing deep technical expertise in fabric construction, finishing, and sustainable material alternatives.
Exponential Revenue Growth: Orchestrated a massive scale-up of the Indonesia sourcing hub, increasing annual turnover from $4M to $120M over a 12-year tenure. Strategic Supply Chain Consolidation: Engineered a major operational turnaround by consolidating the vendor base from 27 to 12 strategic factories, improving On-Time Delivery (OTD) by 20% and maximizing negotiating leverage. Greenfield Regional Setup: Conceptualized and directed the establishment of regional merchandising offices, achieving a 25% reduction in operating costs while maintaining long-term market competitiveness. Market Expansion (Vietnam): Spearheaded the entry into Vietnam sourcing for the Denim category, providing technical orientation and leadership to the local teams to align with s.Oliver’s global standards. Organizational Leadership: Led a cross-functional team of 33 professionals (5 direct, 28 indirect) across Merchandising, Quality, and Supply Chain. Global Stakeholder Management: Partnered directly with Product Directors, Purchasers, and Design Heads in Germany to deliver 12 annual collections across 13 design labels (including Jacket, Denim, and Accessories). Speed-to-Market Mastery: Optimized production workflows to maintain a lean 65–75 day lead time for high-volume, trend-driven collections.