E. Gurumoorthi

E. Gurumoorthi is a textile professional with over two decades of extensive experience in the Textile Inspection, Testing, and Certification (TIC) industry. He brings deep expertise in textile technology, business development, laboratory operations, product integrity, and strategic client management across the global apparel value chain.

He is currently associated with Astrix Enterprise, a dynamic startup engaged in multiple product and service verticals, where he leads textile focused technical support for the apparel industry. In this role, he partners with brands, manufacturers, and exporters to enable sustainable, compliant, and future-ready practices. His work includes strengthening sustainability implementation, providing regulatory and technical guidance, sharing industry insights, and supporting the establishment and optimisation of in-house laboratory facilities to enhance testing capability and product development efficiency.

In his previous role at Annray Testing and Certification, he progressed from India Lab Operations Manager to Global Key Account Manager, where he led international client engagements, strengthened strategic partnerships, ensured service excellence, and drove business development by delivering high impact testing and certification solutions aligned with global standards.

Throughout his career, Gurumoorthi has held key positions in reputed organisations across the textile testing and apparel value chain. At Newtimes Group, he served as Product Integrity Manager and Fabric Manager, overseeing product integrity and fabric development while ensuring stringent quality standards across the supply chain. At Testtex India Laboratories Pvt. Ltd, he worked as Senior Manager, leading laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and managing key client relationships.

Earlier, as Product Development Manager at Aunde Faze Three Auto Fab Ltd, he contributed to the development and launch of innovative textile products in collaboration with cross-functional teams. He began his career in key account management at SGS India Pvt. Ltd, where he handled textile testing services and provided technical advisory support to clients.

He holds a degree in Textile Technology from the Institute of Textile Technology, Chennai, and an MBA in International Business. He has also completed certifications in Apparel Manufacturing Technology, Office Automation, and AutoCAD, reflecting his continuous pursuit of technical and managerial excellence.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Gurumoorthi brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic insight across the textile value chain. His holistic understanding from raw material evaluation to finished product compliance, enables him to convert complex technical requirements into actionable, business driven strategies that deliver measurable impact.

Recognised as a trusted industry advisor, he works closely with stakeholders across the apparel sector to strengthen compliance systems, improve product integrity, and enhance operational efficiency. His leadership approach is rooted in practical implementation, sustainability integration, and long-term value creation.

He continues to actively contribute to shaping the future of sustainable garment care and textile processing by influencing industry practices through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and forward-looking perspectives.

He stands at the forefront of industry transformation, driving the adoption of science-led, sustainability-driven solutions and enabling organisations to build resilient, future-ready global supply chains.