Our Experts

Bimal Attodi is the Regional Manager for South East Asia and Sri Lanka at BTTG® & Shirley®. He is a Qualified Textile Technologist with an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University and 30 years of experience in various roles within the textile industry, from spinning to the garment manufacturing process. His expertise encompasses textile laboratory operations, quality control, key account management, product development, sustainability, auditing, and certification.

Trang Huynh is the Vietnam Country Manager for BTTG® and Shirley®. With over 17 years of expertise in testing and certification, Trang specialises in the textile industry, with a background in textiles and footwear. Trang has been an integral part of Shirley® and BTTG® for the past 9 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience. As an auditor of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Trang plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with global standards.

Jacob Koech has been the Country Manager for BTTG® and Shirley® in Kenya since 2014, managing operations across Africa. With 16 years of experience in the textile industry, he specialises in OEKO-TEX® certifications, auditing, customer support, and quality control. Jacob lectures on Fashion, Clothing, and Textiles at the Technical University of Kenya. His career spans research in textile science, industrial production auditing, and management, as well as hands-on experience in manufacturing and academia.