Darren Collins
Lilyfield,New South Wales
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in textile construction and international logistics, adept at building strong relationships and ensuring quality assurance for both customers and suppliers. Demonstrates a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution. Committed to leveraging skills in a dynamic environment to drive business success and foster long-term partnerships.
Driven professional with strategic mindset, showcasing leadership acumen and business development expertise. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organisational growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence. Committed to delivering impactful results and fostering culture of success in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing Director
Garmentex
01.2008 - 06.2025
- Darren started a new business, Garmentex, to seize opportunities in the supply of finished garments.
- Today that business proudly counts among its customers some the biggest names in wholesale and retail Australian Fashion and Corporate Uniforms.
Managing Director
Centrotex (Aust) Pty Ltd t/a Collins Textile Group
01.1996 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Collins Textile Group enjoys longstanding relationships with many of the world’s leading textile production enterprises in Asia and Europe. The company sources and supplies bulk quantities of woven and knitted textiles to major fashion, uniform, home textile and textile wholesale businesses across Australia & New Zealand.
- Darren managed the sourcing and sales functions of the company.
- As Managing Director, Darren has spent almost 30 years directing the sourcing policy of the company and building engaging relationships with reliable mills capable of delivering a diverse range of textile product.
- Darren has comprehensive knowledge of woven and knit textile constructions and production methods, an exhaustive understanding of international logistics and shipping, and has proven himself capable of building long term relationships and delivering quality outcomes for customers and suppliers.
- Collins Textile Group enjoys longstanding relationships with many of the world’s leading textile production enterprises in Asia and Europe. The company sources and supplies bulk quantities of woven and knitted textiles to major fashion, uniform, home textile and textile wholesale businesses across Australia & New Zealand.
- Previous projects of scale include: Supply of Textiles, Garments and Bath Towels to Australian Defence Apparel, Victoria.
- Current activity includes production and supply of large volumes of woven fabric used to produce Hospital Scrubs for the NSW Department of Health, supply of fabric and garments to NSW Police and NSW Corrective Services, VIC Corrections, NSW Health, NSW Department of Justice and production and supply of Bath Towels to the Australian Defence force (Army). Turnover exceeds AUD3.5M+ annually.
- Production and wholesaling of Blankets to Australian retailers Myer and David Jones. Started in 1991 and continues today. Blankets were previously produced in Australia from imported textiles, and are now made in China. Stock is held and supplied from the companies Sydney warehouse and turnover exceeds AUD1.5M annually.
- Production of bulk textiles and finished garments for leading Australian fashion brands including Country Road, Workwear Group, Belgravia Apparel, Industrie Clothing, Zimmermann and others and supply of home textiles to Materialised Pty Ltd.
Sales Manager
Centrotex (Aust) Pty Ltd
Lilyfield, New South Wales
02.1989 - 01.1996
- Propelled company towards achieving set KPIs and goals through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying and capitalising on emerging market trends.
- Forged strategic partnerships with stakeholders for profitable outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Business -
Skills
- Textile construction expertise
- International logistics
- Relationship building
- Quality assurance for customers and suppliers
Personal Information
Title: Managing Director
Custom
Supply of Textiles, Garments and Bath Towels to Australian Defence Apparel, Victoria, Production and supply of large volumes of woven fabric for Hospital Scrubs for NSW Department of Health., AUD3.5M+ annually Production and wholesaling of Blankets to Australian retailers Myer and David Jones, 01/01/91, Continues today with production in China., AUD1.5M annually Production of bulk textiles and finished garments for leading Australian fashion brands, Country Road, Workwear Group, Belgravia Apparel, Industrie Clothing, Zimmermann
Timeline
Managing Director
Garmentex
01.2008 - 06.2025
Managing Director
Centrotex (Aust) Pty Ltd t/a Collins Textile Group
01.1996 - 06.2025
Sales Manager
Centrotex (Aust) Pty Ltd
02.1989 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Business -
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