In a significant career move, textiles and fashion industry veteran Rishi Suri has joined UK-headquartered textile and apparel powerhouse FCI Group as Director – Sales & Marketing. In his new role, Suri will spearhead the company’s ambitious entry into the high-end synthetic and manmade fabric segment, with a vision to further extend into the growing sportswear sector.

The transition marks a major shift in Suri’s professional journey after a successful 16-year tenure with The LYCRA Company. Announcing his decision on LinkedIn, Suri reflected: “Change is the only constant… I have decided to change gears and embark in a different direction.”

He expressed his gratitude for his time at LYCRA, where he held several key leadership roles across India and Hong Kong.

With over two decades of global experience spanning the entire textile value chain, Suri has built a reputation for pioneering next-generation fibre technologies and driving strategic growth, particularly in South Asia. His leadership positions at The LYCRA Company included Regional Business Head – South Asia, Global Business Development Director for a new segment based in Hong Kong, and most recently, Business Development Director – South Asia, overseeing operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Before his extensive stint at LYCRA, Suri also held senior leadership roles with Pangea Fabrics Italy, Brandix, and Arvind Limited. In his new role at FCI, he is tasked with crafting and executing the commercial strategy for an ambitious project aimed at transforming the high-performance fabric landscape.