Chief Executive Officer - Apparel/Garments/Textile Manufacturing

Role Overview:

The CEO will lead the company's strategic direction, growth agenda, and organizational leadership, building a scalable and globally competitive contract manufacturing platform. The role requires a commercially strong leader with proven experience in driving growth, customer partnerships, and enterprise-level execution, supported by a capable manufacturing leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Growth

- Define and execute the long-term vision, growth strategy, and expansion roadmap.

- Drive revenue growth and margin improvement through customer acquisition and diversification.

- Identify new growth opportunities across products, geographies, and value-added services.

- Evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.

- Partner with the Board on capital allocation and long-term value creation.

Commercial & Customer Leadership

- Build senior relationships with global brands, retailers, and buying organizations.

- Position the company as a preferred long-term manufacturing partner.

- Oversee sales, merchandising, and customer management functions.

Organization & Leadership

- Build and lead a high-performing executive leadership team.

- Drive a performance-driven culture with strong accountability.

- Develop leadership depth and succession planning.

Operational Oversight & Governance

- Provide strategic oversight to operations ensuring scalability, quality, and compliance.

- Establish governance, KPIs, and performance review mechanisms.

Financial & Stakeholder Management

- Own full P&L; accountability and capital efficiency.

- Represent the company with investors, lenders, regulators, and key stakeholders.

- Ensure strong governance, risk management, and ethical practices.

Candidate Profile

- 20+ years of leadership experience in apparel, textiles, or manufacturing-led businesses.

- Proven track record as CEO / Business Head / COO in scaling businesses and driving growth.

- Strong exposure to export-oriented operations and global customers.

- Strategic thinker with strong execution and people leadership capabilities.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Textiles / Business. MBA or equivalent preferred.

Success Measures

- Sustained revenue and margin growth.

- Diversified customer portfolio with long-term partnerships.

- Scalable organization with strong leadership depth.

- Consistent delivery, compliance, and governance.