SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 23, 2025--
Drawing on over 25 years of Search and Selection, including 16 years solely dedicated to Sourcing and Supply Chain within global footwear and apparel sectors, Chester Sullivan-Manders proudly announces his latest venture: Trident Partners Global Pte Ltd.
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Headquartered in Singapore, Trident Partners Global is a highly specialized search and selection firm focused on placing high-impact talent within the complex ecosystems of sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain. With clients ranging from global market leaders to cutting-edge startups, the firm is already recognized as a trusted ally in solving some of the industry’s most strategic people challenges.
“I’ve spent the past sixteen years partnering with brands that move the world — both in scale and innovation,” said Chester Sullivan-Manders, Founder and Principal Consultant. “This next chapter reflects my continued belief that the right people, placed in the right environments, are what truly transform businesses. Trident Partners Global was established to be the trusted partner of choice for companies committed to building world-class sourcing and supply chain teams.”
With a widely recognized track record among industry leaders and an already unrivalled global network, the firm is primed for strategic growth. Sullivan-Manders will be launching a formal U.S. presence in Q4 2025, followed by an expansion into Europe in Q3 2026. This global vision is underpinned by his unrivaled network, deep domain knowledge, and reputation for discretion, authenticity, and delivery.
Trident Partners Global places professionals from mid-management through to C-suite executives, with an emphasis on category-specific expertise in lifestyle, sporting goods, outdoor, and fast fashion. The firm also advises on talent acquisition, strategic hiring and long-term succession planning.
To learn more, visit www.tridentpg.com or contact Chester directly at Chester@tridentpg.com.
About Trident Partners Global
Founded by industry expert Chester Sullivan-Manders, Trident Partners Global is a specific talent firm delivering executive and leadership searches across the global footwear, apparel, sourcing and supply chain sectors.
Redefining Global Talent Search in Footwear & Apparel: Chester Sullivan-Manders Launches Trident Partners Global
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t remember hearing boos from his home crowd during his brilliant 13-year career in Milwaukee.
It happened Tuesday midway through the Bucks’ 139-106 loss to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was playing without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert.
“I’ve never been a part of something like that before,” Antetokounmpo said after the game. “Something new for me.”
The two-time MVP responded the same way he has whenever he’s been booed on the road. After making a driving layup and drawing a foul in the opening minute of the third quarter, Antetokounmpo offered a thumbs-down gesture and booed back.
“When I get booed, I boo back,” Antetokounmpo said. “I’ve been doing it all season.”
Those boos poured down after Milwaukee trailed 76-45 at the break. Never before in franchise history had the Timberwolves built such a big halftime lead in a road game.
Antetokounmpo acknowledged the Bucks’ effort was low Tuesday. He also expanded on why the boos bothered him.
“I don’t think it’s fair,” Antetokounmpo said. “But everybody has their opinion to do what they want to do. I’m not going to tell them what to do and how they should act when we don’t play hard or win, or we lose games or we’re not where we’re supposed to be. And I don’t think anybody has the right to tell me how I should act on the basketball court after I’ve been here 13 years and I’m basically the all-time leader in everything.”
The Bucks’ latest loss came as they approach the midway point of a season that hasn’t met their expectations.
Milwaukee (17-23) is 11th in the Eastern Conference standings, meaning the Bucks would have to rally in the second half just to reach the play-in round of the postseason. That’s a precipitous fall for a team that has made nine straight playoff appearances and won the NBA title in 2021.
The Bucks’ precarious position means they can’t afford to have performances like the one they delivered against a short-handed Minnesota team Tuesday. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers blamed it on “dead legs” after the game, noting the Bucks had just returned from a four-game trip and are about to go back on the road for their next two contests.
“Dead legs cannot be an excuse,” Antetokounmpo said. “We have to be better.”
Antetokounmpo noted that the improvement must start with him, though he delivered 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists on Tuesday. He was asked how the Bucks could step up in the second half to put themselves back in playoff position.
“Playing hard,” Antetokounmpo said. “Playing the right way. Playing selfless basketball, which we don’t. I don’t know. I really don’t know. Those three things are important. I know that they’re important for you to win. Right now there’s so many things that we can do better. Let’s just start by, ’Can we just play harder? Can we just play the right way? Can we create advantages for the next player? Can we just play for our teammate, play for the team, play for ourselves?' Let’s start with that, and I think everything will follow.”
Antetokounmpo has offered similar messages after other losses this season, but the Bucks still haven’t put it all together. They haven’t won more than two straight games at any point this season.
“Maybe we are not connected as much as we should,” Antetokounmpo said. “Maybe my voice is just a broken record and guys are just tired and guys might tend to do what they want to do. I don’t know. But as a leader, it doesn’t matter. Being a leader is the same thing as being a dad. You have to keep on being available, being consistent with your words and your actions over and over and over again. One day you hope the message is going to go through.”
In the meantime, Antetokounmpo says he will keep responding to boos the same way, no matter who’s doing the jeering.
“I thrive through adversity,” Antetokounmpo said. “I thrive when people don’t believe in me. Doesn’t matter if I’m on the road, if I’m at home, if I’m at my family dinner, if I’m at a practice facility against my teammate.”
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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves' Julius Randle and Naz Reid during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts aftetr being fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
