Standard Fiber
Shiv Shankaran has extensive experience in the textile industry. Shiv worked at Standard Fiber LLC as the Sr. Vice President-Technical Sales and Global Sourcing, where they developed a vendor partner network across multiple countries and managed offices and employees. Shiv also had responsibilities in sales and market development. Prior to this, they served as the General Manager-Home Division at Venus Group Inc for 15 years, focusing on improving efficiency and increasing departmental profits. Shiv started their career at Raymond Limited as a Quality Assurance Manager.
Shiv Shankaran holds a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree in Business Administration and Management from LSU Shreveport. Shiv also has a Diploma in Export-Import Management from K.C College of Management Studies in 1994. Prior to that, they obtained a B.E degree in Textile Technology from the University of Mumbai from 1989 to 1993. In 2014, Shiv obtained the SPSM certification in Supply Chain Management from Next Level Purchasing, which was offered by the Next Level Purchasing Association.
Standard Fiber
Standard Fiber is one of the leading producers of home bedding products and textiles around the globe. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with operations on three continents, the company is recognized for the quality of design, production, and customer service, and for a commitment to low-cost solutions. Since it’s inception in 1998, Standard Fiber has quickly grown to a leadership position in the industry, with many design and production innovations. Our customers, the largest suppliers in the industry, sell to major retailers such as Wal*Mart, Macy’s Bloomingdales, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears, and many others.