Description
MAS Holdings is a design-to-delivery solution provider in apparel and textile manufacturing, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987 by Mahesh, Sharad and Ajay Amalean, the company began as an intimate apparel manufacturer and later diversified into sportswear, performance wear, swimwear, brands, wearable technology, FemTech, start-ups and industrial parks. The organization employs 110,000 people across 57 manufacturing plants in 17 countries, with design locations in Colombo, New York, London, and Hong Kong.
MAS Holdings has been recognized and awarded by international bodies for its workplace culture of innovative, ethical working environment, and sustainable practices. In 2021, MAS Holdings received the Clarivate South and Southeast Asia Innovation Award in the ‘Corporations’ category for its innovative practices. In 2022, the company's Ocean Strainer initiative was named a finalist in the Water Category at Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards, and Twinery, Innovations by MAS was listed No. 18 for its world-class innovative culture and people at Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list.
MAS’ flagship women’s empowerment programme is titled “Women Go Beyond” and is implemented across its global facilities, conducting training and development for its female workforce.
Suren Fernando became the first non-family member to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer in January 2020.
MAS Holdings recently announced the launch of the MAS Foundation for Change, an independent non-profit organization aimed at addressing social and environmental challenges related to biodiversity loss, ocean pollution, and lack of access to clean water.
