We supply many customers from Pentland Group and other global third-party customers; Aigle, Umi Shoes, KangaROOS, Ellesse/Brasher Boots, Lacoste, Speedo, Dr Scholl, ecco, Romika, Viking, etc.

- I returned to Asco and Pentland as Vice President of Sourcing Operations for the Far East. - I travelled throughout the Far East including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Taiwan, and Vietnam. I believe, I was trained well through my experience of handling business for a wide variety of customers, including ‘Elefanten’ in Germany, ‘Aigle’ in France, Ellesse, KangaROOS, Lacoste, and non-branded business-EEGIM in Holland selling to Andre, Deichmann, and Van Haren in Europe. -… Show more - I returned to Asco and Pentland as Vice President of Sourcing Operations for the Far East. - I travelled throughout the Far East including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Taiwan, and Vietnam. I believe, I was trained well through my experience of handling business for a wide variety of customers, including ‘Elefanten’ in Germany, ‘Aigle’ in France, Ellesse, KangaROOS, Lacoste, and non-branded business-EEGIM in Holland selling to Andre, Deichmann, and Van Haren in Europe. - Overall, I worked for Asco/Pentland for more than 16years. Show less

- The job of Country Manager of Adidas concentrated upon all operations, including materials and component sourcing and specification, tooling, and shoe production, providing me with the experience of working for a major international athletic shoe brand at a senior management level. - My involvement was extensive including sourcing activities in general throughout Asia as well as China and Korea, plus the development of tooling for advanced concepts.

- I started with Asco General Supplies (Far East) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pentland Group in UK General as Manager of their Thailand operation, covering the company’s non-branded business and Reebok sourcing. At that time my office was sourcing in excess of 5 million pairs of shoes per month. Within a short, while I was promoted to General Manager for Indo-China sourcing operations, involving operations in Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam with the addition of Korea, I… Show more - I started with Asco General Supplies (Far East) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pentland Group in UK General as Manager of their Thailand operation, covering the company’s non-branded business and Reebok sourcing. At that time my office was sourcing in excess of 5 million pairs of shoes per month. Within a short, while I was promoted to General Manager for Indo-China sourcing operations, involving operations in Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam with the addition of Korea, I also travelled extensively in Indonesia. - During this period, I established a significant sourcing business in my region for Ellesse, Lacoste, and other international brands, as well as non-branded footwear. Show less

- This company was concerned with footwear components and fabrics.- I was running their regional operation in Korea and Taiwan as Director of Sales covering the whole of Asia providing me with experience of the industry in Taiwan and other Asian shoe-making countries.

- I began working in the Footwear Industry with HS Corporation in Korea which was one of the biggest manufacturers/exporters in Busan, Korea making for Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. - I started at HS Corp in Seoul and then moved to Busan big shoe factories was based. - from this beginning, I started learning the technical and commercial aspects of footwear manufacture and export. - At that time, I worked at Tong Yang Rubber, which produced rubber boots, canvas Vulcanised shoes and cold… Show more - I began working in the Footwear Industry with HS Corporation in Korea which was one of the biggest manufacturers/exporters in Busan, Korea making for Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. - I started at HS Corp in Seoul and then moved to Busan big shoe factories was based. - from this beginning, I started learning the technical and commercial aspects of footwear manufacture and export. - At that time, I worked at Tong Yang Rubber, which produced rubber boots, canvas Vulcanised shoes and cold cemented athletic shoes for Nike/Reebok and other International brands. Show less