Building Global Brands From Concept to ConsumerDebra is a global expert in branding, product development and integrated marketing. She owns a rare combination of creating and reinventing global brands with deep experience in taking those brands to market to drive revenue growth. Established and start-up clients hire Debra because she thinks macro and acts micro. No detail from global brand integration to manufacturing outsourcing to point of sale promotion escapes her attention. While grounded in best business practices (some of which she has pioneered), Debra is known for her outstanding creative vision directing teams to produce successful products for eyewear, jewelry, watches and travel accessories brands. Clients value Debra as a strategist who capitalizes on emerging trends to create and drive consumer demand. She has the uncanny ability to develop products that are well designed, technologically advanced, profitable to manufacture and appealing to both retailers and consumers. Debra has success stories for DKNY, Movado, Cole Haan Eyewear, Lantis Eyewear, Joseph Abboud and other blue chip brands. Clients and colleagues describe Debra as a trendspotter, a global connector, a team leader and collaborator, and a dynamic presenter.She is passionate about learning from and educating her peers, and passing on her knowledge to young people. As a thought leader she is recognized for her impactful training programs, seminars and speaking engagements. She has served as Director at FashionCampNYC, Board Member at Optical Women’s Association (OWA), Board Member/Marketing Lead at Parents in Action, and is currently Marketing Chair at the Hamilton Business Alliance.Areas of Expertise: Market & Business Analysis | Branding & Product Positioning | Design Direction & Management | Product Development & Licensing | Global Sourcing | Integrated Marketing Communications | Training | Seminars | Speaking Engagements