The Team

PROFILE

CHIEF CONSULTANT

John O’Connor has worked in the textile industry for over 50 years, and as a consultant for the past 25 years. John has managed the largest textile vertical operations in Australia predominately in the woven fabric sector.

A Diploma in Business Management and certified as an Associate of the Textile Institute underpin the vast experience in textile manufacturing.

Either as a manager or as a consultant, John has been engaged to elevate performance – albeit in volume, reduced off-quality, productivity, plant reliability by engaging employees to take ownership of assets and processes and having them adopt a preparedness for cross-skilling and up-skilling. Mentoring the management and supervisory teams in the process of establishing robust process controls and procedures with regular auditing to ensure compliance.

Aligning those support structures supporting the production process to the timeliness of their service delivery
John has experience across apparel, home textiles, industrial filtration & outdoor fabrics sectors. He has also project managed textile plant relocation from various parts of the world mainly into Asia.

This knowledge, experience and business acumen that John brings offers the opportunity to textile manufacturing organizations to fast track sustainable business improvement projects.

PROFILE

ASSISTANT MARKETING & COMMERCIALIZATION CONSULTANT, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT & PROJECT COORDINATOR

Daniel offers marketing and branding insight with a double degree in international marketing and management. Daniel also majored in knowledge management and change strategies and now has over 6 years of working experience across a variety of industries.

As a Consultant, Daniel is experienced in identifying change drivers and freezers, evaluating and mentoring on knowledge sharing, international marketing/management and project facilitating.

Within his role as Project Manager, Daniel works closely with textile manufacturing personnel to understand their project needs and look for appropriate solutions. He works with various members of the organisation such as floor level, general manager, operations manager, market analyst, marketing communications officer, fundraising officer, brand strategist and social media marketing officer roles.

Daniel has a strong work ethic and values respect, honesty and integrity.

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SENIOR CONSULTANT GARMENT MAKING

Theo Rodenberg, Garment Manufacturing Consultant, has worked in the garment and textile industry for almost 50 years, and as a consultant for the past 18 years undertaking assignments for suppliers to Dutch and Belgium customers that are based in Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Romania, Tunisia, Egypt, India, China and Bangladesh.

An Engineering qualification in Production and Business Management of Garment Making facilities underpin the vast experience in garment making and associated textile manufacturing.

Theo has managed production in two of the largest garments making operations in Netherlands before taking on the senior management roles including Levi in Belgium, and international companies based in Jakarta, Hong Kong and China before being recruited to C&A as Regional Manager – Garments for C&A Head Office Belgium.

Theo’s expertise was to access potential suppliers and then guide them through improved work methods resulting in productivity improvements, product enhancements, the use of new technology, fabrics as well as mechanical and electronic aids in all parts of the world.
Having reliable suppliers was Theo’s focus, which enhanced his employers and his consultancy assignments.

It is this experience and business acumen that Theo brings to any assignment offers the opportunity to garment and textile manufacturing organizations to fast track sustainable business improvement projects.

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SENIOR CONSULTANT TECHNICAL TEXTILES

Bob Low has held Managing Director and Sales Director positions in the technical textile industry for over thirty years and as a consultant for the last three years. He is a textile graduate from Leeds University UK and an Associate of the Textile Institute.

His experience covers a wide range of technical textile applications both in the UK and internationally with specific experience in China and India.

Technical textiles incorporates a spectrum of activities and Bob has direct experience in polypropylene extrusion both yarn and non-woven spunbond, high performance spun and filament yarns, warping and woven fabrics for markets from air filtration, ballistic and knife protection, activated carbon to coated fabrics both pvc and pu.

Bob is also involved with a company producing activated carbon cloth from viscose. Applications include military clothing for NBC (Nuclear, biological, Chemical) suits, ostomy filters, polishing filters in air filter stacks and wound dressings.

Bob has managed start-up companies in Bangladesh, India and China and enjoys a hands-on approach with direct involvement with the local operators and seeing both the businesses and people develop.

Sales and marketing have always been a major focus for Bob and he enjoys mentoring in these roles and passing on his knowledge and practical experience.

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OPERATIONS OR MANUFACTURING MANAGER & MRP SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Trevor is a self-motivated, dynamic, and dependable professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and supporting IT systems, having strong planning, communication with decision making abilities to successfully direct concurrent projects.

He is forward focused with the skills to identify opportunities for system and process improvement, cost reduction while driving the concept that customer service is paramount, while priding himself on mentoring staff to encourage high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction to ensure a harmonious environment.

Trevor’s personal values include working smart while prepared to invest time bringing about appropriate routines within the team, honest and flexible, with the ability to thrive in high pressure environments.

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OPERATIONS OR MANUFACTURING MANAGER & MRP SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Chartered Colourist

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in all production and technical aspects of textile wet processing (Dyeing, Finishing & Printing) on a variety of fabrics across variety of fibres and specialised finishes, Colin Lusty has the expertise to bring about positive and rapid improvement. Manufacturing of textiles in Homewares, Apparel – casual and workwear and Furnishing fabrics are his passion.

With a mentoring style that enables knowledge transfer and upskilling those working with him, sustainable improvements will be owned by the local team.

Colin has considerable experience dealing with the Client’s Customer Representatives with Product Engineering, establishment of Product Specifications and Quality Assurance Standards.

A competent production and technical professional with more than 37 years of working experience in Northern Ireland, Australia, Asia (mainly in China), India and Pakistan. The last 13 years Colin has consulted to chemical suppliers to assist their customers optimise their processes using their respective products.

This broad experience and Colin’s mentoring skills enables him to achieve technical and productivity improvements, in a variety of cultural environments.