Dr A Sakthivel is the new chairman of the Apparel, Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC).

As a visionary industry leader for the Indian apparel sector, he has actively and strongly represented the issues of apparel exporters and has played a vital role in the tremendous growth and overhaul of the apparel sector in India, especially micro, small and medium units.

He has an experience of over three and a half decades in the apparel sector and currently also serves as the president of Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).The new chief is also honorary chairman of the Tirupur Exporters Association. His contribution to the growth of Tirupur exports has been outstanding as the sector saw a growth from a mere Rs 15 crores to over Rs 30,000 crores. He has been instrumental in bringing Tirupur on the global map by getting it recognized as an apparel cluster hub.

Over the years, he has also strongly promoted the manufacturing and export of synthetic garments. He has expressed motivation and commitment to give a further impetus to entrepreneurship, job creation and to strengthen the value chain of the apparel industry by providing skilled youthful manpower to the industry and making India as the world’s skill capital.