Chirag Bhutra

Chief Executive Officer @ Times Apparel Factory

About

As the CEO of Times Clothing, a bespoke premium clothing manufacturing company in Dubai, I lead the strategic vision and direction of the business, overseeing the production, logistics, and delivery of high-quality apparel for our clients. I have been in this role for over 9 years, and I have more than 12 years of experience in the clothing industry, where I discovered and explored new business opportunities and maintained relationships with current and targeted clients. I have a strong background in finance, having completed a Master of Science degree in International Securities, Investment and Banking from the ICMA University of Reading. I have also developed expertise in trading and CRM, using my skills to optimize the profitability and efficiency of our operations and to enhance our customer satisfaction and loyalty. I am passionate about health, cars, sports, tech, crypto & coffee, and I am always looking for opportunities to convert my passions into business. My mission is to create and deliver value-added solutions for our customers and stakeholders, while staying ahead of the market trends and challenges.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Trading, Financial Modeling, CRM, Market Research, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Private Equity, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, English, Research, Teamwork, Business Analysis, Sales, Accounting, Valuation, Investments, Management Consulting, Microsoft Word

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

Times Apparel Factory

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Dubai

Director

The Garment Factory Ltd

2011-6 - Present · 15 yrs 4 mos

London, United Kingdom

The Garment Factory Ltd is our UK trading house.

Chief Development Officer

Times Silk Screen Trading

2011-1 - 2018-12 · 8 yrs

Dubai

• Discovering and exploring business opportunities for the company by identifying and contacting potential clients. • Develop and maintain business relationships with current and targeted clients. • Involved in the production and logistics of delivery.

Research Analyst

KGM Securities

2010-8 - 2010-12 · 5 mos

• Interpret, evaluate and clarify research requests to determine potential data sources and informational resources; identify and discuss research needs. • Provide customized research reports, highlighting main findings and key points, and effectively communicating the results both orally and in writing.

Treasurer

International Students Representation Group

2007-9 - 2008-7 · 11 mos

• Founding member of the group. • Preparation of the quarterly budget and presenting it to the Reading University Students Union (RUSU). • Proactively targeting potential sponsors and involved in development activities including tie ups with external groups. • Involved in planning and marketing events involving the Ambassadors of Belgium and Japan. • Received 2 awards for the year 2008 – Best Group & Best Event of the Year.

Junior Auditor

Sajjad Haider & Co.

2006-7 - 2006-8 · 2 mos

• Part of the external audit team. • Main responsibilities were to carry out field work for external audit and report to audit manager. • Involved in real estate company sale and purchase contracts vouching.