Managing Director (Bangladesh & Pakistan)

• Jan 2023 - Present

Vision: Our vision is to empower transparent and fair trade in sustainable natural fibers from growers to consumers.Market Transformation: Direct-to-Grower™Strategy: Detailed program planning, stakeholder identification, and operational integration, road map development, and resource alignment.Standards and Protocols: strengthen the leading standards and protocols by connecting brands, retailers, and suppliers directly with the most sustainable growers around the world.Traceability: Chain-of-custody guidance and mapping, technology due diligence for fiber markers, and blockchain software. Impact: Development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and data collection and reporting best practices.Quality: Guidance on quality and integrity testing including HVI classing, GMO testing, and third-party sample collection.Establishment of Team in Bangladesh, India & Pakistan.Building up Supply Chain network include cotton Grower, ginner spinner and fabric supplier Show less

Director Global Board

• Nov 2022 - Present

Director South Asia

• Mar 2020 - Present

Vision: Our vision is to empower transparent and fair trade in sustainable natural fibers from growers to consumers.Market Transformation: Direct-to-Grower™Strategy: Detailed program planning, stakeholder identification, and operational integration, road map development, and resource alignment.Standards and Protocols: strengthen the leading standards and protocols by connecting brands, retailers, and suppliers directly with the most sustainable growers around the world.Traceability: Chain-of-custody guidance and mapping, technology due diligence for fiber markers, and blockchain software. Impact: Development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and data collection and reporting best practices.Quality: Guidance on quality and integrity testing including HVI classing, GMO testing, and third-party sample collection.Establishment of Team in South Asian Countries primary focus Bangladesh, India & Pakistan.Building up Supply Chain network include cotton Grower, ginner spinner and fabric supplier Show less

Brand Ambassador

• Jan 2021 - Present

Earth’s only climate positive, traceable cotton. Good Earth Cotton® is a modern regenerative farming program that empowers global producers, communities, and members of the textile supply chain as agents of change through an environmentally beneficial approach to global cotton and agriculture. 1. Climate Positive 2. Ecology at the Forefront 3. Data Driven 4. Verified by FibreTrace® At Good Earth Cotton®, our conscious cotton production can achieve this through attention to detail in a science-backed approach to agriculture. Change in agriculture is the first step to a change in attitude toward Earth’s resources; a movement to prioritise long-term environmental well-being in the global supply chain. This climate positive result leads to enriched soil and so much more; Good Earth Cotton® benefits from reduced inputs and amendments, higher yields and ongoing improved environmental effects. Our climate positive output acts as a ‘bank’ of carbon credit, passing along the supply chain. Living Soil Soil carbon is the key driver to healthy soils; the key driver to soil carbon is plant life. Healthy plant life draws carbon from the atmosphere, storing the resource in their leaves and branches, sinking it into the soil through the plants’ roots. Under the surface, the process of transferring atmospheric carbon to the soil delivers essential nutrients, enhancing the microbiome and soil structure. In a self-perpetuating cycle, as the plant absorbs more carbon and grows through the photosynthesis process, the plant’s capacity to absorb increases. When soil is left undisturbed and tillage is minimised through thoughtful soil management, this positive feedback loop is retained and carbon is effectively captured under the soil in the carbon sequestration process. Show less

Brand Ambassador

• Jan 2021 - Present

Every fibre tells a story, what’s yours? FibreTrace® MAPPED is an advanced digital transparency solution which maps the global textile supply chain from fibre to retail. FibreTrace® VERIFIED connects digital transparency with physical technology to provide integrity and authentication. We Are Leaders In Traceable Fibre Technology Founded in 2018 by a group of likeminded leaders in the global textile industry, we are focused on fronting a new era of transparency, honesty and accountability. FibreTrace®’s mission is to ensure every member of the textile supply chain has the ability to take direct accountability to reduce the environmental impact of the global industry. In doing so, we aim to ultimately provide the consumer the opportunity to choose a transparent and sustainable supply chain to follow and purchase from. In developing FibreTrace® we have focused on overcoming the hurdles the global industry is faced with. We are providing true custody of supply, real-time verification of a product as it moves through the global supply chain, primary impact data on emissions at farm, and verification of fibre content and quantity. We know there is no finish line and that circularity is key to our future, over the years we have been quietly developing FibreTrace® we have ensured it is indestructible and can still be read post recycling products into new yarns. Our global team works alongside fibre producers, spinners, fabric manufacturers, brands and retailers to connect and unite the supply chain – from raw source to store. Through transparency, brands and suppliers will be empowered to make better decisions for the environment, their customers and the bottom line. Every fibre tells a story®. Let us help you tell yours. Show less

Director Sustainability Projects

• Jul 2020 - Present

Support in Strategies: Quality, Compliance SOP and Inspection processing, Oversee performance on a weekly basis, Support in Strategies: Quality, Compliance SOP and Inspection processing, Oversee performance on a weekly basis,

Executive Vice President / Board Member Sustainability Projects

• Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

Head Of Sustainable Raw Materials

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

Successfully implemented the foundation’s strategy in sustainable raw materials. Grounded in the values that drive SIA and its sustainability priorities, SIA Foundation aspires – through its partnerships, and its convening power – to have a positive impact on the lives of the millions of people worldwide who contribute to the apparel industry.1. Strengthening and Scaling up Existing Organic & Sustainable Cotton Project.a. Supporting the development of an implementation plan to meet the stated targets. b. Supporting field partner in setting up and scaling up organic cotton projects including organizing content specific training programs for field partners on technical issues related to organic cotton thereby creating a cadre of expert trainersc. Providing inputs to the field partner in budget allocation and programme structured. Putting in place and strengthening existing ICS systems for enabling third partycertification of the field projects with the idea of improved integritye. Monitoring performance of project partner for achieving deliverablef. Facilitating exchange programs & exposure visits to other projectsg. Providing information & assisting partners in accessing potential schemes / programs that can further enhance the sustainability of the organic cotton projects2. Leading initiatives on strengthening the Organic Cotton Standard in Pakistana. Co-ordination with universities and Government Research Institutions to ensure non-GMO seed availabilityb. Enabling policy changes in favor of organic cotton / organic textiles in the country through organizing/conducting/participating in specific policy advocacy meetings and/or workshops/ conferencec. Generating involvement of local supply chain actors (mills/gins/others) in organic cotton procurement and eventual investment by these actors in the SIA Foundation Organic Cotton project in Pakistan.Developing a repository of best practices, case stories, other communicationmaterials in organic cotton Show less

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

• Developed a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction • Developed sustainable supply chain with focus of GOTS, OCS, RCS & GRS and BCI based Materials • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients • Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives • Handled textile order in Mills throughout all process stage for Kids, Ladies & Men Apparel • Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines • Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc. • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers Show less

Senior Merchandiser Sourcing (Y. F. C. ) / Team Leader

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2017

•Sustainable strategy: Organic cotton / REEL cotton, BCI & and Recycle,•Responsible for overall Organic Cotton Supply Chain of C&A and to achieve the targets of Organic garments.•Mapping and controlling C&A’s complete organic supply chain including Bangladesh and Pakistan (Farm , Ginner, Spinner, Weaving, and Manufacturing•Coordinating with almost all spinning mills of Pakistan / Bangladesh yarn sourcing.•Coordinating with all C&A supply chain partners for their organic certification process.•Responsible for presenting the monthly data of organic supply chain to C&A management.•Visiting cotton fields•Responsible for Auditing the mills and generate report for the nomination process.•Responsible for evaluating the organic certification GOTS, OCS, RCS, GRS of Supply Chain•Complete coordination with garment merchants / C&A team right from the development to bulk fabric procurement.•Handling total fabric sourcing of C&A – both woven and knits and organize the necessary samples, latest fashion trends, etc.• Procurement of raw materials & involved in their procurement strategy for Bangladesh & Pakistan.•Product costing and benchmark the prices to reduce the supplier cost price of the garment.•Meeting and contribution of product presentation with Global Sourcing team and Product Managers/Buyer.•Provide technical consultation/support to mills / garment manufacturers with respect to fabric / garment quality & standard related issues.•Coordinating with all reputed textile laboratories for the results / decision.•Supporting the mapping and establishment of Mills for the knits/woven area•To update the necessary fabric details in the Corporate Fabric Database.•Defined and selection of Mills who are meeting the C&A compliance and environmental requirement.•Monitoring actively fabric Mill performance through KPI chart along with fabric merchandiser’s,Project: •Switched all Buying in BCI by 2015 without any upcharges •Organic farms within Pakistan•PLM Show less

Fabric Merchandiser

• Mar 2011 - May 2013

Manage global buying negotiation meeting with supplier and European counter part by participating in regional hub office Dhaka, Manage & monitor day to day activity production & development challenges,Handle all Pakistani mill independently in both Denim & NON Denim categories implement cross development like for like to gain more financial benefits in term of price negotiations with / without alternate options and manage a attractive cost saving

Senior Merchandiser

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

Effective partnership developed with European and Gulf Region Brand through managing their requirement in Apparel Sector, Accomplished to develop lean team who was responsible for managing day to day task, leading development activity E2E (End to End) through out from Yarn to till finished garment for buyer's meeting, Leading re-engineering in fabric for targeted costing keeping buyer standard constant and developed new fabric's, Leading product development & execution across multiple product categories Show less

Senior Merchandiser

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Managed Spanish and Turkey Fashion Market, Manage and lead development team and Merchandising team to ensure right product developed with right raw material such as sustainable fabric trims washes etc, Have manage to secure approx $1 Million Business from Spanish and Turkish customer in Adult category, Lead R&D team to capture and develop latest fashion trend using different re-source such visiting fairs / monitoring European leading fashion brand through their website / fashions shows etc, Show less

Manager Merchandise

• Apr 2005 - Jul 2009

in 2005 got additional responsibility to manage team of Garment Merchandising for Spain & Turkish Market, in era we together as team manage to secure approx $3 Millions business from both market annually implement strategic development policy to use one or two core fabric qualities which are regular qualities for Factory and being use for other countries / Brand's, in this position I have manage both Kids and Adult categories in Woven Denim / NON denim and tops,

Fabric Manager

• Jan 2003 - Jul 2009

Manage and Lead Fabric Development Sourcing Activity negotiation with Mills for price, quality and delivery,Manage team of 4 person for Fabric division keeping align with latest requirement for Chemical and physical standard of different brand to in-corporate with one internal fabric standard,Targeted development / cross development with Mills to gain more financial benefits for organisation,Implemented effective sourcing timeline where we have gain shorter lead-time and mange fabric delivery available within 20 days for cutting through advance greige fabric availability, Implemented Fabric processing inline checking in processing mill to ensure best quality fabric produced for final product. Show less

Production Co-ordinator

• Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

Successfully developed to monitoring system for product activity on Production floor keeping in mind targeted shipments date, bridging within Marketing & Production team and assist C.E.O with daily production output update, Manage & lead team of 10 individual for cross departmental record keeping,Support Admin / HR Team during ISO Audits

Assistant Admin Officer

• Dec 1998 - Jan 2002

Mainly responsible for attendance and payroll activity by managing individual employ files for their Leave and other record, Co-ordinate with Admin/HR Team during the audit. Mainly responsible for attendance and payroll activity by managing individual employ files for their Leave and other record, Co-ordinate with Admin/HR Team during the audit.