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Infinity InnovationCo Founder
Dec. 2020GlobalINFINITY INNOVATION Fashions platform for empowering creativity and digital supply chain solutions, for all sizes of businesses. Infinity Innovation has created a customized digital solution to service existing business models whilst creating opportunities for new ones. Comprehensive software platform, which elevates design and trend forecasting through AI, product development streamlines production (Smart factory), provides scalability, ensuring consistency and sustainability whilst providing, TRUE on-demand and DTC capabilities. Moving traditional linear supply chains into a digital circular core, thus enabling and addressing some of the historical legacy issues, such as cost, time, and flexibility.
MAR Consulting Ltd. / Hong KongCEO and Founder
Feb. 2020Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
I focus and work with the strategic visions of organizations and leadership to build long-term solutions across operations planning, strategic management, optimizing P&L, supply chain, product development through digitization, and the global expansion processes to harness team strength and improve company-wide performance. Specializing in circular digital supply chain models that service eCommerce, on-demand, and mass customization initiatives. I offer practical experience-based solutions to complex problems based on lessons learned through a myriad of dynamic global leadership roles, challenges, reinventing and addressing, points of differentiation, relevance, and sustainability. https://www.markalexanderrussell.com
Infinity InnovationChief Strategist & Operating Officer | Infinity Innovation
Jan. 2019Hong Kong | China | Thailand | Philippines• I lead Infinity Innovation’s global strategic transformation agenda, creating a digitally enabled, ESG-integrated, and growth-oriented business model through the proprietary Infinity Innovation Prism framework. Focusing on AI, Advanced Analytics, Circular Economy & Closed-Loop Systems Strategic Achievements
• Digital & AI Innovation – Launched AI-powered platforms for rapid market testing and agile product design, shortening development cycles from 6 months to 8 weeks and capturing new market opportunities.
• Operational Transformation – Delivered >25% cost savings through reengineered supply chains, strengthened resilience, and increased speed-to-market.
• Sustainability & Circular Practices – Built ESG-based supplier evaluation and closed-loop systems, reducing carbon footprint by measurable margins.
• Developed Crestwell Attire hospitality uniform division, securing contracts with 5-star hotel chains throughout APAC
• Created proprietary ESG scoring system for supplier evaluation and continuous improvement.
MAR Consulting LtdCEO and Founder
Jan. 2019China | Hong Kong | PhilippinesLeading the transformation of global retail through our proprietary Infinity Innovation Prism model—an integrated framework combining digital innovation, sustainable practices, and operational excellence. I am a growth-oriented, future-focused leader. I believe the next era of retail will be defined by AI, sustainability, and digital ecosystems — and I thrive in guiding organizations through that transformation. My leadership philosophy: transform complexity into opportunity, ensure every innovation connects to commercial results, and build resilient, high-performing teams. I continuously invest in staying ahead of industry trends (AI, analytics, circular economy, digital commerce) to ensure businesses remains competitive, and scalable.
• Strategic consultant for private equity firms on retail acquisitions and turnarounds
• Executive coach for C-suite leaders in retail transformation Core Competencies : CEO | COO | Global Executive | P&L Leadership | Specialty Retail | Luxury Apparel | Consumer Goods | Omnichannel | Digital Transformation | AI | Advanced Analytics | Supply Chain Optimization | Circular Economy | Sustainability & ESG | Global Expansion | Market Entry | Strategic Transformation | Board Governance | Investor Advisory | Entrepreneurial Leadership
TillsonburgChief Operating Officer
May. 2012 - Dec. 2019Hong Kong / New York► CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER- GLOBAL Based in Hong Kong and New York. Tillsonburg is a Trading Company and Vertical Manufacturer, based in Hong Kong and New York. Responsible for Global day-to-day operations, overseeing 124 staff organization, including sales and marketing, design, manufacturing, product development, merchandising, technical quality and control, finance and shipping, with full P&L responsibility.
CFL Enterprise LtdChief Operating Officer
Jun. 2005 - Oct. 2011Hong KongCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER: ASIAN OPERATIONS. CFL is a trading company and manufacturer. Headquarters based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, with support offices in Northern China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and India. Suppling top US and European apparel retailers, with full product development and supply chain management capabilities from our US offices through to Asian Manufacturing base.
Limited BrandsTechnical Director / Eastern Hemisphere
Jan. 2000 - Sep. 2005Senior Technical position, based in Hong Kong. Oversaw Manufacturing and Technical Services teams covering QA, Production Engineering, Technical, QC, Fabric, Color, Wet Processing, vendor base management and compliance across many countries, within the region.
Karin StevensVP of Manufacturing
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1999Senior Executive with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development, operations management, project development, customer service and production for the 2 million dollar facility and 1000 workers in Philippines. Maintained excellent affairs with both Goverment bodies, workforce and labor institutions in Philippines and Indonesia.
Bernard Chaus LtdTechnical Director / Technical manager
Jan. 1988 - Jan. 1994Technical Manager based in various countries namely Korea, Philippines and Honduras prior to being promoted to Regional Director based out of their Hong Kong head office. Chaus were best known for their separates and private label brands selling to such department stores as Macys, Dillards and Belk stores Regionally responsible for all aspects of quality from Product development through to shipped goods
Managed a team of 30 technical staff regionally across 5 offices
Responsible for the restructuring, hiring and training of all technical associates
Working with the various brands and ensuring that fit consistency was maintained through the introduction of block management.
Reduced rejects rates form our DC form 3% to 0.05%.
Training of manufacturing base to reduce repairs and achieve a first time right quality approach
Liz Claiborne IncTechnical Manager
Jan. 1985 - Jan. 1988Technical Manager based out Singapore covering all manufacturing units throughout the Eastern Hemisphere. Reported directly into NY and worked primarily on Claiborne. In Charge all Technical issues related to sample making and bulk production
Introduce efficient and cost effective techniques for all brands
Formatting of proper Pre production and bulk feasibility studies
Coordinating with buyer on all technical related issues related to new product and sample making process
Implementation of shrinkage formulas and grade rules throughout all manufacturing units
Supervise the PAD system for the development and cross checking of markers and utilizations
Sample evaluation and bulk production control
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