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Mason Asgha

Kirk Deighton,North Yorkshire

Summary

UK-born professional and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience and contacts in, supply chain management, e-commerce, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). A Nottingham University graduate and trained chartered surveyor, I have successfully transitioned into the FMCG sector with a focus on the clothing and home retail industry. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to build high-performing teams and develop and execute effective sales, design, and sourcing and supply strategies for blue-chip and FTSE 500 companies. My expertise includes managing multi-million-pound contracts and driving significant business growth in both national and international markets.

  • Successfully negotiated a multi-million global licensing agreement for a renowned British designer with a billion-dollar multinational retailer, covering all womenswear categories. This initiative enabled the launch of a turnkey design and B&M team, achieving market entry within four months.
  • Launched the lingerie category under a licensing agreement for a prominent UK high street brand, overseeing the process from concept to delivery, and achieving £2m in sales within the first season across the UK and Europe.
  • Developed and launched lingerie, swimwear, nightwear, and activewear categories for various companies, ranging from start-ups to established brands and retailers, handling all aspects from strategy and brand concepts to design, supply chain and multi-channel sales.
  • Spearheaded the launch of a young women’s fashion swimwear brand in collaboration with a global events company, completing the process from brand concept to delivery within six months. This included product design and sourcing, marketing strategy and execution, e-commerce platform development, and social media creation, facilitating multi-channel sales through national and international wholesale, direct-to-consumer, in-store concessions, and marketplaces.
  • Effectively sourced and negotiated with retailers and suppliers on multiple product flow lines within the women's essentials category, collaborating with C-suite executives, technical teams, compliance departments, and buying teams.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CEO

Delta Connex
Leeds, West Yorkshire
02.2011 - Current
  • Joint Venture Leadership: Established a JV partnership with John Hargreaves (Matalan) to supply private label clothing to Matalan and other major high street retailers across the UK and Europe.
  • Team Building & Development: Assembled and led a cross-functional team of over 25 professionals in sales, design, and technical development over five years, successfully contract manufacturing £35-40 million worth of retail products annually.
  • Client & Supplier Relations: Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients and suppliers at both C-suite and B&M levels, ensuring seamless collaboration and long-term partnerships.
  • Global Sourcing Strategy: Created and implemented effective sourcing strategies for diverse product categories across the Far East and India, with a strategic focus on GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) countries to optimize cost and compliance.
  • Digital Transformation & Product Development: Developed innovative product and supply strategies to support retailers in their digital transformation efforts, enhancing their market competitiveness.
  • Operational Excellence: Drove and sustained significant business growth by implementing key operational strategies, with a strong emphasis on cash flow management due to the industry's extensive cash cycles of over 200 days.

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Candypants
Leeds, West Yorkshire
08.2017 - Current
  • Brand Creation & Partnership: Co-founded a direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brand with a global events partner, driving the venture from concept to launch within just three months.
  • Team Building & Leadership: Built and led a lean Buying and Marketing team, managing all aspects of brand development, including product design, sourcing, logistics, marketing, and customer acquisition (both paid and organic).
  • Market Expansion: Successfully launched Candypants on key marketplace platforms such as Debenhams, SilkFred, and eBay. Expanded wholesale distribution through partnerships with ASOS, utilizing both landed and FOB models.
  • Retail Presence: Opened 16 concessions in Topshop locations across the UK, from Brighton to Edinburgh, significantly increasing brand visibility.
  • Revenue Growth & Financial Management: Achieved over £3 million in sales within 2 years, overseeing complex financial reporting, including multi-channel revenue tracking and margin analysis.

Consultant and Investor

Rebecca Rhoades
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Strategic Assessment & Growth: Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the business to identify scaling opportunities, leading to significant operational changes and strategic adjustments.
  • Business Operations Overhaul: Streamlined and optimized business operations, resulting in 300% year-over-year growth for two consecutive years, with projections indicating an additional 300% growth for FY25.
  • Marketing & Customer Acquisition: Introduced a paid acquisition strategy, partnering with agencies for social media and Google Ads, achieving an impressive 10-15x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
  • Conversion Rate & SEO Optimization: Executed a deep-dive analysis and strategy on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), doubling the conversion rate from 0.5% to 1% and enhancing customer retention during a period of rapid growth.
  • Talent Acquisition: Recruited key personnel under a constrained budget, ensuring the right talent was in place to support business expansion.
  • ERP System Implementation: Researched and implemented a suitable ERP system to facilitate the efficient scaling of operations.
  • Product Line Expansion: Identified and introduced new product lines to diversify and broaden the target customer base.
  • Marketplace & Wholesale Strategy: Successfully launched Rebecca Rhoades on key marketplace platforms and initiated a wholesale strategy, securing partnerships with independent and international retailers.

Various Positions

Ebi
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2004 - 02.2011
  • Strategic Retail Partnerships: Cultivated and secured key relationships with major UK retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Next, and George (ASDA), successfully introducing and negotiating multi-million-pound flow line agreements.
  • Global Factory Sourcing & Compliance: Led the sourcing, onboarding, and management of 14 factories across China, India, Thailand, and Pakistan, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Spearheaded the acquisition of two companies, seamlessly integrating them into existing operations to drive business growth and operational synergy.
  • Financial Negotiations: Successfully negotiated a £6 million finance facility with the company's finance partner, securing essential funding for expansion and operational improvements.
  • Licensing Success: Introduced a licensing agreement with a retail partner, generating £2 million in revenue within the first year, significantly boosting the company’s financial performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
10.1998 - 07.2003

A-Levels -

Uppingham School
Oakham
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs -

St Peters School
York
09.1989 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Complex negotiation
  • Business scaling
  • Strategy development
  • P&L management
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Sales strategies
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand building

Affiliations

  • Coaching the Kirk Deighton CC Juniors
  • Coaching the Kirk Deighton FC Juniors
  • Padel and Backgammon !

Timeline

Consultant and Investor

Rebecca Rhoades
01.2022 - 04.2024

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Candypants
08.2017 - Current

CEO

Delta Connex
02.2011 - Current

Various Positions

Ebi
01.2004 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management

Nottingham Trent University
10.1998 - 07.2003

A-Levels -

Uppingham School
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs -

St Peters School
09.1989 - 06.1995
Mason Asgha