Dr. Umair Ahmed Siddiqui
Program Coordinator, Textile Institute of Pakistan
Dr. Umair Ahmed Siddiqui is a sourcing and supply chain professional with over 23 years of experience in textile, apparel and home sectors, specializing in export-oriented operations and EU market requirements. His expertise spans sustainable sourcing, vendor development and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on ESG, circular economy and Digital Product Passport (DPP) compliance. He currently serves as Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Fashion Design Management at the Textile Institute of Pakistan, where he teaches, mentors students, and leads industry-collaboration initiatives alongside his research into sustainable fashion and textile supply chain transformation. He previously held senior sourcing and product development roles at Euro Centra Pakistan and Edenrobe, and serves as a Program Evaluator for HEC Pakistan. He holds a PhD in Fashion Design and an MS in Clothing and Textiles from the University of Ulsan, South Korea, and is a vocal advocate for sustainable, EU-aligned manufacturing across Pakistan's textile industry.