{"id":8212,"date":"2026-10-21T10:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T03:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lec.events\/?p=8212"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T03:45:26","slug":"mr-andrew-tey-director-of-the-cambodian-garment-training-institute-cgti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lec.events\/en\/2026\/10\/21\/mr-andrew-tey-director-of-the-cambodian-garment-training-institute-cgti\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Andrew Tey, Director of the Cambodian Garment Training Institute (CGTI)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"920\" data-attachment-id=\"8213\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lec.events\/en\/2026\/10\/21\/mr-andrew-tey-director-of-the-cambodian-garment-training-institute-cgti\/21-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?fit=920%2C920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"920,920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"21\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?fit=920%2C920&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=920%2C920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8213\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?w=920&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=500%2C500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lec.events\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/21.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Andrew Tey has led CGTI since 2017, driving national progress in technical and soft skills for Cambodia\u2019s Textile &amp; Apparel sector. With over 27 years of industry experience, he has held senior roles in multinational corporations and is recognised for elevating operational excellence across the value chain. He is a certified Trainer, Assessor, Auditor, and Lean Master Black Belt, with advanced qualifications in multiple ISO standards. His expertise spans Lean Management, quality systems, sustainability, environmental management, and workplace safety. Mr. Andrew also serves on Cambodia\u2019s National Training Board and is the appointed Chairman of Technical Committee 12 on Textile, reflecting his strong influence in shaping industry standards and supporting sustainable growth in Cambodia\u2019s textile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr. Andrew Tey has led CGTI since 2017, driving national progress in technical and soft skills for Cambodia\u2019s Textile &amp; Apparel sector. With over 27 years of industry experience, he has held senior roles in multinational corporations and is recognised for elevating operational excellence across the value chain. 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