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Our client is a leading international apparel manufacturer with a strong global customer base, seeking an exceptional Director - Bangladesh Operations to lead and drive the strategic growth of its Bangladesh business. Based in Bangladesh, this is a high-profile executive leadership opportunity with full responsibility for business performance, operational excellence and customer development. Leading a large, multi-functional operation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy, strengthening customer relationships and driving sustainable, profitable growth across sourcing, merchandising, product development, manufacturing and supply chain. Main Responsibilities Will Include: • Develop and execute the overall business strategy for the Bangladesh operation, delivering sustainable growth and profitability. • Take full ownership of country P&L, ensuring financial performance, cost optimisation and operational efficiency. • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with international customers while identifying new business opportunities. • Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain. • Drive operational excellence by improving speed to market, production efficiency and on-time delivery performance. • Strengthen factory partnerships and manufacturing capability while implementing continuous improvement initiatives. • Champion digital transformation through technology, automation and data-driven decision making. • Build a high-performance culture through leadership development, succession planning and employee engagement. • Ensure robust governance, compliance, ESG standards and effective risk management across the business. • Represent the organisation with customers, strategic partners, industry bodies and government stakeholders. Person Specifications: • Significant senior leadership experience within the apparel manufacturing or sourcing industry. • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and developing high-performing leadership groups. • Strong commercial acumen with experience owning P&L and delivering profitable business growth. • Extensive knowledge of merchandising, sourcing, product development, manufacturing, quality and supply chain operations. • Established relationships with international retailers, brands and buying offices. • Strong strategic planning, business development and customer relationship management skills. • Passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and digital transformation. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level. • Degree educated or equivalent, with extensive experience in senior apparel operations leadership.