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Mangala P B Athauda

Mangala P B Athauda

Country Head
Chittagong

Summary

Experienced and accomplished professional with a proven track record of success in the apparel industry. Currently holding the position of Country Head at MAS Intimates Bangladesh, overseeing the largest manufacturing unit in the MAS group. Responsible for plant profitability, process innovation, and manufacturing automation. Also leading the establishment of a new expansion unit to incubate new capabilities and complex products for MAS in Bangladesh, with production starting in October 2021. Additionally, driving the shift towards localized sourcing by collaborating closely with local suppliers. In previous roles, successfully integrated MAS Direct Brands in Bangladesh and established a strong base of lingerie trading customers. Solid background in operations management and a wealth of experience gained over 25 years in the industry, including manufacturing, trading, and working with European and US-based companies. Holds a Master's degree in Marketing from Cardiff Metropolitan University and completed a General Management program from NUS. Passionate about sports, particularly cricket, rugby, boxing, powerlifting, and golf. Active participation in national-level competitions, both in school and at the mercantile and club levels.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Country Head -Bangladesh

MAS Holdings -MAS INTIMATES BANGLADESH (Pvt) Ltd.
Chittagong, Bangladesh
05.2023 - Current

At present heading the MAS Intimates Bangladesh manufacturing arm as Country Head. Holds the responsibility for the plant P&L, being the Largest individual manufacturing unit in the MAS group, to overlook Process innovation and Manufacturing automation. Also holding the responsibility of the new expansion unit-2. Establishing to incubate new capability & complex products to MAS in BD. Expected begin production by January 2024.

Also taking the lead of strengthen localized sourcing, by working closely with local suppliers, to pivot from Overseas sourcing to localized sourcing.


My previous role as Country Manager-MAS Direct Brands, successfully completed its integration process in Bangladesh by establishing new business venture (Trading house) in 2013. Established strong lingerie trading base with range of customers, such as La-Sanza, Dunns, Walmart, Primark, K-Mart, sears, Amante, Ultimo, etc.… Also, product complex like brief’s, boxers, Bra, nightwear, swim wear, sports bras and body-suites.

Began my career at MAS in 2011 as Manager Operations at Direct-brands-MDS Rathmalana, which is a startup venture at MAS Intimates group. In 2013 moved to Dhaka- Bangladesh as Country Manager, with total responsibility of BD SBU


BU Head -Marks & Spencer -Sri Lanka

Marks & Spencer (pvt) Ltd
Colombo-3 / N Wharf - London , Sri Lanka / United Kingdom (UK)
12.2008 - 04.2012

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Christies Holdings (pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2005 - 11.2008

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Sunman Group (pvt) Ltd
Chittagong, Bangladesh
03.2004 - 10.2005

Head of Operations -Tech /Quality

SR Ggents (pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2003 - 02.2004

Head of Outsourcing Division

Lanka equities (Growth Lanka Ltd)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.1999 - 02.2003

Head of Technical & Quality

Littlewoods Int (pvt)ltd
Colombo -03 / Delhi , Sri Lanka / India
04.1997 - 03.1999

– Product Specialist (Merchandising+ Technical +Qu

Linmark International Pvt (Ltd)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.1997 - 02.1999

Management trainee, Floor in-charge

Smart Shirts Pvt (Ltd)
Katunayaka -Colombo , Sri Lanka
02.1993 - 03.1996

Education

A-Levels - Bio Science

St. Sylvesters college Kandy, Kandy / Sri Lanka
01.1990 - 04.1994

Diploma - Business

Edith Cowan University , Perth Western -Australia
05.1999 - 08.2001

General Management Program - General Management

National University of Singapore (NUS) , Singapore
06.2013 - 08.2013

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - BUSINESS ABMINISTRATION

Cardiff Metropolitan University
07.2013 - 07.2016

Skills

- Effective and Accountable in high-profile executive roles

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Accomplishments

Successfully completed its integration process in Bangladesh by establishing new business venture (Trading house) in 2012

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Timeline

Country Head -Bangladesh - MAS Holdings -MAS INTIMATES BANGLADESH (Pvt) Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
Cardiff Metropolitan University - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), BUSINESS ABMINISTRATION
07.2013 - 07.2016
National University of Singapore (NUS) - General Management Program, General Management
06.2013 - 08.2013
BU Head -Marks & Spencer -Sri Lanka - Marks & Spencer (pvt) Ltd
12.2008 - 04.2012
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Christies Holdings (pvt) Ltd
07.2005 - 11.2008
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Sunman Group (pvt) Ltd
03.2004 - 10.2005
Head of Operations -Tech /Quality - SR Ggents (pvt) Ltd
02.2003 - 02.2004
Edith Cowan University - Diploma , Business
05.1999 - 08.2001
Head of Outsourcing Division - Lanka equities (Growth Lanka Ltd)
03.1999 - 02.2003
Head of Technical & Quality - Littlewoods Int (pvt)ltd
04.1997 - 03.1999
– Product Specialist (Merchandising+ Technical +Qu - Linmark International Pvt (Ltd)
02.1997 - 02.1999
Management trainee, Floor in-charge - Smart Shirts Pvt (Ltd)
02.1993 - 03.1996
St. Sylvesters college Kandy - A-Levels, Bio Science
01.1990 - 04.1994
Mangala P B AthaudaCountry Head