With an extensive background in working with large global corporate organisations as well as small and medium enterprises, I am an expert in delivering revenue, profit, and sales growth while managing multi-million-dollar budgets and P&L. Well-known for exceeding expectations by consistently delivering results to the highest standard. As a versatile and flexible Buying and Merchandising Director with 30 years of experience in the global sourcing across apparel, home, jewellery and accessories, I can be relied on to advance difficult outcomes to evolve every brand, meet the company’s goals and ensure the smooth continuation of the business.Experience in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels have improved my natural interpersonal and leadership skills, further enabling me to develop and maintain a large network. I take on challenging responsibilities, such as propelling numerous transformations and turnarounds related to digital evolution, organisational re-design and business restructuring.Customer satisfaction comes first. I am able to go the extra mile to improve product ranges that aim to increase brand loyalty and clients’ retention by using excellent creative knowledge of product development. I have the necessary experience and knowledge to develop a product from scratch and place it on the market. Coming up with products that appeal to the target audience has been part of my success.In an environment with constantly changing demands, delivery of key outcomes and building amazing teams are critical. As an innovative leader, I communicate powerful ideas while inspiring and motivating the team to act in a specific way to realise revenue, profit, and sales growth while also delivering new products that ensure we remain competitive in the fashion world.Simply put, I am all about 3P’s –PRODUCT, PEOPLE and PROCESS!If you have come across my profile, don’t hesitate to reach out and connect via LinkedIn! I look forward to hearing from you!