Thank you for viewing my Linkedin profile if you would like any advice on Brand buying, working with major retail brands please feel free to contact me on Linkedin.I am passionate about retail and have been since I joined the buying offices of major USA retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Newman Markus, Holt Refrew were I started in 1989. In my career so far I have worked major brands from luxury to high street names, and have built up a reputation for exceptional sourcing, trend spotting and brand development. During my career I have worked with a number of the large retailers and house hold names such as:►House Fraser►TX Maxx ►Liberty ►Joyce Boutiques (Hong Kong)►Major American stores as mentioned The association with these retailers has lead to huge exposure of most high street names and bands worldwide.I am always looking for new introductions into major and upcoming brands, and welcome the opportunity to develop new relationships ideally within all retail sectors from fashion to the home.Outside of work I love horse riding,skiing, sailing and worldwide travel. I have a partner who has two fabulous daughters called Hannah and Lottie. I spend my time between London and Warwick when not traveling for work. I also enjoy physical challenges and successfully completed the London Marathon in 1998.Specialties: Buying & sourcing, Brand development, Team development,Managing & developing supplier relationships,Trader,Trend spotting,Online Retail,Offline Retail,High st retail,International Retail,Market & trend knowledge, Brand knowledge,Full price retail,Off price retail