Arun Bhatt
Arun is a fashion industry leader with expertise in Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Sustainability across apparel, footwear, and accessories for India and select European markets.
He brings over two decades of global experience across manufacturing, sourcing, and product development, having held leadership roles at Levi Strauss & Co. and as Managing Partner at Asmara Group. He began his career in global merchandising and marketing roles across Thailand and Indonesia.
In addition to his corporate career, Arun is a Business Mentor at Klarity Jewellery and serves as a Board Trustee at Stadium Football Club, where he supports youth development and sports excellence.
Career Stats
- 20+ years of experience in apparel, sourcing, and global supply chains
- Led sourcing, quality, and product development across South Asia and global markets
- Built and scaled high-performance teams across apparel and footwear categories
- Managed end-to-end operations from manufacturing to global sourcing organizations
- Worked across India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand markets
Previous Roles
- Business Mentor, Klarity Jewellery (2024–Present)
- Board Trustee, Stadium Football Club (2008–Present)
- Senior Director – South Asia (Sourcing & Quality), Pepe Jeans
- Leads development of a youth football ecosystem in Bangalore
- Supports nationally competitive teams and long-term athlete development
- Director – Sourcing & Quality (India / South Asia), Pepe Jeans
- VP – Sourcing, Quality & Design (India), Pepe Jeans
- Regional Manager – South Asia, Product Development & Sourcing, Levi Strauss & Co.
- Sr. Sourcing Manager – Global Sourcing & Supplier Management, Levi Strauss & Co.
- Managing Partner – Europe Business Division, Asmara Group
- Founder, Fashiontoolbox.Net (Apparel sourcing for European brands)
- Merchandising & Marketing leadership roles across Thailand and Indonesia
Interests
- Youth sports development and football coaching (FA England certified)
- Building athlete development ecosystems
- Exploring AI-led opportunities in sports and apparel