Ashesh Amin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pivot Apparel. He is an influential leader in the global apparel industry, with revenues ranging between $20 million to $1 billion with teams ranging from 10 to 5,000 spanning across 30 countries. A strong orator and industry evangelist, Ashesh holds deep knowledge and significant global networks in creative services, manufacturing operations, global sourcing, licensing (business), e-commerce initiatives, supply chain nuances and the latest technology solutions. Before starting up Pivot Apparel, Ashesh held various positions where acquisitions, financial turn arounds, and brand building were key results of his leadership. Reach out to Ashesh to hear more about how he keeps up with the growth and the changing needs of a omni-channel global apparel business.

Jerry Passeretti is the Co-Founder of Pivot Apparel. Jerry has spanned his career over five decades through various industry cycles and business environments. He started his career working at Cathy Daniels LLC. in the stock room then grew into directing business ventures and eventually presiding over the company. Relationships have been a driving force behind the success of the business and Jerry has managed sales strategies with almost every retailer in the country. Reach out to Jerry to learn more about his impressive career working in every level of the garment industry and how he built one of the biggest brand operations within American missy apparel.

Julie Hoko is the Chief Merchandising & Design Officer at Pivot Apparel with 20+ years of experience in design, product development and brand management in the apparel industry. She has a proven record of driving growth and profitability for larger retail companies such as Target and Kohl’s as well as wholesalers. She has demonstrated excellence in developing strategic product initiatives that create brand awareness, highlight value propositions and increase market share.  Julie is customer-focused and is passionate about researching new inspiration and bringing fresh designs from concept to customer.  Reach out to Julie to learn more about Pivot’s industry-leading merchandising, design and development team and how we can bring your ideas to life.

Alla Dupont is the Director of Design at Pivot Apparel where she oversees the design, development, and execution of the women’s product. She joined the original founding team as a Senior Designer when Pivot Apparel first formed in 2020 and has had the privilege of growing professionally in tandem with the company. Reach out to her for an overview of the product lifecycle and approaching design from a combination of the creative, manufacturing and merchandizing perspectives.

Nilda Garabo is the Production Director for Pivot Apparel. With ambitious and versatile methodologies for leadership and partnership, Nilda holds a range of pertinent and dynamic skillsets in apparel sourcing and product development with key concentrations in vendor cost negotiations, fabric development and sourcing, and software systems like ERP and Flex PLM. Reach out to Nilda to engage in multiple collaborative negotiations in regard to our production and sourcing.

Eunice Sosa serves as the Financial Controller for Pivot Apparel. Eunice joined the company in 2020, and since then, she has been responsible for overseeing all of our financials, payroll, and employee benefits. With a Master's from Harvard University and over 10 years of experience in providing high-performance accounting and financial service management, Eunice brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her attention to detail and commitment to accuracy ensures that our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Reach out to Eunice to hear more about her results-driven experience.

Emily Platt is the Vice President of Sales at Pivot Apparel. Along with her expertise in sales, she is an effective communicator, negotiator, and has extensive knowledge of our entire supply chain. She has worked in the fashion industry for many years across all different categories. Reach out to Emily to hear more about her expertise and potentially becoming a client of ours.  

Kourtney Wilson is the Senior Designer for Women’s RTW, Contemporary, and Athletic wear at Pivot Apparel.  She facilitates the concept, design, & product development for various customers, for both off price and private label product lines. With a background working for large corporations and start-ups alike, Kourtney is adept at being flexible and working into a variety of price points.  Reach out to her with any design challenges and learn how to improve your business through innovative design.

Shanay Amin is the Operations Manager at Pivot Apparel where he is responsible for new technology integration, EDI management, technical training, and ERP efficiency. Shanay is a recent graduate from The University of Richmond and joined the company at its inception in 2020 where he grew from a technology intern to operations coordinator to his now full-time position as operations manager. Reach out to Shanay to learn about our implemented systems and new technology partnerships.