Our Value.
Kompas Sourcing is a hands-on sourcing and product development partner to apparel and accessory brands seeking to elevate quality, reduce costs, and expand globally. We go beyond traditional sourcing by embedding ourselves into your product creation and supply chain process, partnering with teams every step of the way from concept to delivery.
Our team works closely with your brand to co-create and engineer world-class product, providing technical expertise and production guidance that align with your creative vision and commercial goals. We manage global factory relationships on the ground, ensuring that each partner follows our proven Kompas SOPs for quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
We proactively research and present fabrics, trims, and components that support your aesthetic and sourcing strategy, helping you stay ahead of market trends while maintaining cost discipline. As your business evolves, we act as a trusted guide to explore new product categories, geographies, and sourcing opportunities, managing transitions and vendor onboarding to ensure a seamless execution.
At every step, we optimize workflows to reduce duplication, speed timelines, and lower the total cost of doing business. With a deep commitment to collaboration, innovation, and execution, Kompas Sourcing is built to partner and grow alongside your brand.
Our Team.
Alan Kirk
Alan Kirk is a seasoned executive and consultant with over three decades of leadership experience in the global apparel and footwear industry. He has held senior roles at iconic brands including Filson, Eddie Bauer, Lands' End, Billabong, and Mast Industries, driving sourcing strategy, product development, and operational excellence. Alan is the founder of Kompas Sourcing Global, a boutique sourcing company focused on helping brands and private equity firms optimize supply chains, accelerate product timelines, and unlock growth through global manufacturing partnerships. Known for his hands-on leadership style, product knowledge and deep factory and field experience globally, Alan combines strategic vision with practical execution to deliver results.
Eddie Lee
Eddie Lee is the co-founder of Kompas Sourcing - HKG, he is a seasoned apparel industry executive with a strong background in brand development, sourcing, and global supply chain management. He served as GM of Northstar Design,, where he led private-label product development and sourcing initiatives for major U.S. retailers. Prior to that, Eddie held key leadership roles at Billabong, where he was instrumental in streamlining operations and expanding the brand’s global manufacturing footprint. With over two decades of experience, Eddie brings deep expertise in vendor management, product lifecycle execution, and aligning creative direction with commercial strategy. He is known for building agile teams, fostering supplier partnerships across Asia and Latin America, and driving margin growth through operational efficiency.
Rajib K Chowdhury
Rajib Chowdhury is the co-founder of Kompas Sourcing South Asia, and the founder and managing director of Allure Sourcing, a dynamic apparel sourcing and manufacturing agency known for connecting global brands with high-quality, ethically responsible factories across South Asia. With over 30 years of experience in the textile and garment industry, Rajib specializes in end-to-end product development, cost engineering, and supply chain optimization. Under his leadership, Allure Sourcing has built a strong reputation for reliability, transparency, and innovation—delivering high-quality apparel across categories including knits, wovens, and performance wear. Rajib’s deep factory relationships and hands-on approach ensure that clients receive flexible, scalable, and speed-to-market solutions tailored to their brand DNA.
Ronan Kirk
Ronan Kirk is a Los Angeles based Product Development Manager with expertise in driving end-to-end apparel creation for global brands. He currently leads development across knits, wovens, outerwear, and accessories—delivering high-quality, sustainable products while optimizing costs and accelerating timelines. With a background in private equity research and international economics, Ronan brings a unique blend of strategic and creative problem-solving to brand partnerships. A graduate of the University of Washington with degrees in Economics and Psychology, he thrives at the intersection of product, supply chain, and business growth.
Ann Taylor & Loft
Arbor
BCBG
Ben Sherman
Billabong
Black Diamond
Cabela’s
Calvin Klein
Dakine
Some of the Brands Our Team Has Worked With:
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Eddie Bauer
Element
Filson
Finish Line
J. Crew
Kenneth Cole
Land’s End
Manduka
Martha Stewart
Mountain Khaki
Roots
RVCA
Talbots
The Limited Inc
Tommy Hilfiger
Watermen
Zig-Zag