HameediaWins Group &IndividualRetail Leadership Awards at Golden Globe Tiger Summitat Malaysia
Leadingmenswearfashionretailer, Hameedia, shone in the spotlight at the Global Golden Tiger Awards heldinKuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At the prestigioussummit, Hameediawascrowned the ‘Retailer of the Year – Fashion&Lifestyle’ whilethe Deputy Managing Director of Hameedia Hussain Sadique wasselected for the prestigious ‘Retail Leadership’ award at the high profile event. The Golden Globe Tiger awardsaim to recognize “Tigers” in marketing, branding CSR & social innovation, education&academiaacross leadership levelsamongstindividuals and organisations thatbelieve excellence isinfinite, that perfection has no limit and thattargets are milestones not the end of the journey.
Commenting on Hameediabeingthe ‘Retailer of the Year’, Managing Director of Hameedia, FouzulHameed(whohimself won the OutstandingEntrepreneurshipAward – Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship),said: “It gives me greatpride to accept the Retailer of the Yearaward for Hameedia, which leads the men’sclothingmarket in Sri Lanka. Our aimis to provide the latest styles and custom fittingclothes and accessories for men in Sri Lanka, and to match their aspirations for a wellgroomed look, whichiswhyweoffer a complete range of solutions includingbespoketailoring, Made-to-Measure and Readymade clothing. Our innovative marketing strategiesand the concept of corecustomization has createdstrongrelationshipswithourcustomers. I wouldalsolike to congratulateourDeputy Managing Director, Hussain Sadique, for winning the RetailLeadership award. He is a crucial member of our team andmakesasignificant contribution to oursuccess. WinningtwoGoldenGlobe Tiger awardsdemonstrate the cutting-edgeadvantagethatHameediapossessesin the local and regionalmenswear segment – and theseawardswillspur us on toreachnewerheights in the segment.”
Foundedin 1949, Hameediaisengagedin the designing, manufacturing, retailing&distributing of men’sapparel, footwear, and accessoriesthroughitschain of outletslocated in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Australia and Seychelles.It is the onlyverticallyintegratedclothingretailer in the country with a strongsupplychain and isamong the top 50 corporate brands in Sri Lanka. It boasts a network of over 30 retail showrooms and more than 300 dealers islandwide.
Deputy Managing Director of Hameedia, HussainSadique,hadthis to say on winning theRetail Leadership award: “I amhumbled to beawardedthe covetedRetail Leadership award by the Golden Globe Tiger selectioncommittee. I owemysuccess to Hameedia, which has nurtured me and inspired me to domy best since 1984, when I joined the company as a young Management Trainee. In keepingwith the company’sprinciples of innovation and customer care, I have had the freedom to express myideas and ledmy team to meet the aspirations of ourcustomerswhilefulfillingcorporate goals.
Hussain Sadique functions as the Deputy Managing Director at Hameedia Group. He isalso the Founder Director of Alif Investment Company. Reportingdirectly to the Group Managing Director and Board of Directors, heis a dynamic and dedicatedcorporateexecutivewithproven expertise, a wealth of experience in the men’sclothingindustry and a strongtrack record in managingcomplexprojectssuccessfullytowardsdefinedcorporate goals and objectives. He possesses an impressive track record of enhancing the bottom-line, whilespearheadingoperationalimprovements to drive productivity and reducecost, and developingcorporatehumanresources and the company’s image. Over the years, he has establishedhiscredentials as a prominentmember in business and society, having made significant contributions to both areas.