The Outsiders Perspective (TOP) is an action focused organisation with the mission to increase innovation and representation in the luxury, fashion, beauty and media industries.Combining a unique talent offering with DEI functions, its accelerator programme is a not-for-profit platform that enables the career transition of skilled, professional, people of colour from alternate industries.TOP Candidates bring fresh perspectives, diverse and innovative thinking, a wider global… Show more The Outsiders Perspective (TOP) is an action focused organisation with the mission to increase innovation and representation in the luxury, fashion, beauty and media industries.Combining a unique talent offering with DEI functions, its accelerator programme is a not-for-profit platform that enables the career transition of skilled, professional, people of colour from alternate industries.TOP Candidates bring fresh perspectives, diverse and innovative thinking, a wider global consumer knowledge and business rigour, offering a competitive advantage to brands.TOP partners include: Alexander McQueen, ASOS, Business of Fashion, Burberry, British Fashion Council, Chanel, ClothSurgeon, Deckers Brands, Deloitte, Dunhill, Future Group, Karla Otto, Lululemon, Mayor of London, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Tiffany & Co., Wales Bonner, Walpole and Zalando.www.theoutsidersperspective.org Show less

Providing robust strategic consultancy to deliver future-proofed global growth, to businesses and brands operating in the luxury, fashion and retail sectors.- Appointed as Director of Fashion for a high profile government project.- Developed and detailed a headline strategy to position the entity as the enabler for sustainable fashion IP at a global level, instructing both McKinsey and Bain global teams to detail the roadmap with all stakeholders.- Ideated and signed off the funding… Show more Providing robust strategic consultancy to deliver future-proofed global growth, to businesses and brands operating in the luxury, fashion and retail sectors.- Appointed as Director of Fashion for a high profile government project.- Developed and detailed a headline strategy to position the entity as the enabler for sustainable fashion IP at a global level, instructing both McKinsey and Bain global teams to detail the roadmap with all stakeholders.- Ideated and signed off the funding to develop $0.5bn investment vehicle to invest in sustainable fashion start-ups progressing the global agenda with gravitas and to incubate.- Built a senior delivery team across: venture capital, operations, events and finance to implement the initial phase of the project. Show less

An active and visible board member of the British Fashion Council bringing expertise in the business of luxury fashion and the DEI conversation. - Delivered The UK Fashion DEI Report – an industry first report assessing the state of play and offering a clear business case for DEI to deliver growth with an actionable strategy for progress. A collaboration between The Outsiders Perspective, the British Fashion Council, McKinsey & Company and the (Fashion) Minority Report. This extensive… Show more An active and visible board member of the British Fashion Council bringing expertise in the business of luxury fashion and the DEI conversation. - Delivered The UK Fashion DEI Report – an industry first report assessing the state of play and offering a clear business case for DEI to deliver growth with an actionable strategy for progress. A collaboration between The Outsiders Perspective, the British Fashion Council, McKinsey & Company and the (Fashion) Minority Report. This extensive research took a year to produce with over 90 leading contributors to ensure the calibre of work is groundbreaking. - Passionate about the progress of the industry, developing excellence in talent and ensuring the industries continued influence. With a particular interest in small and medium sized entities to support the UK’s growth and global position. Show less

As of May 2022, appointed as Chair of the British Fashion Council Diversity & Inclusion Committee in order to help fight prejudice in the fashion industry.

Appointed as Chief Executive of ROKSANDA, an internationally acclaimed luxury womenswear brand. Extensively distributed in over 50 key luxury retailers around the world. ROKSANDA is a headliner for London Fashion Week. Notable achievements are:- Managing a team of 50+. Management team across: design, product development, sales, supply chain, marketing, retail and HR & finance.- Growing gross profit from 40% to 65% and reducing the cost base by >£2m, enabling a 15-year old loss making… Show more Appointed as Chief Executive of ROKSANDA, an internationally acclaimed luxury womenswear brand. Extensively distributed in over 50 key luxury retailers around the world. ROKSANDA is a headliner for London Fashion Week. Notable achievements are:- Managing a team of 50+. Management team across: design, product development, sales, supply chain, marketing, retail and HR & finance.- Growing gross profit from 40% to 65% and reducing the cost base by >£2m, enabling a 15-year old loss making brand to become EBITDA positive. - Scaling the business by 10% growth year on year by expanding the international distribution and introducing new revenue streams through expanded product lines and commercial partnerships with Max Mara Group, Lululemon, Barbour, Fila and Clearpay. - Developed customer relationships through engagement initiatives such as, influencer marketing, brand ambassadors and UHNW events. - Developed a full sustainability manifesto to ensure all sourcing, manufacturing, freight and carbon emissions met benchmark standards. - Managed 2 successful investment rounds, securing investors for growth capital and managing the evolution of the board. Show less

- Investment Director for family office fund focusing on emerging British luxury fashion; targeting growth opportunities within the luxury fashion space with a £0.5m-£5m turnover. - Responsibilities included: portfolio management, origination, due diligence, business planning, holistic growth strategy, valuations, compliance, legal, board reporting and operations.- The portfolio was initially 2 investments (including ROKSANDA); which scaled to 6 investments - Mentored designers as… Show more - Investment Director for family office fund focusing on emerging British luxury fashion; targeting growth opportunities within the luxury fashion space with a £0.5m-£5m turnover. - Responsibilities included: portfolio management, origination, due diligence, business planning, holistic growth strategy, valuations, compliance, legal, board reporting and operations.- The portfolio was initially 2 investments (including ROKSANDA); which scaled to 6 investments - Mentored designers as part of the BFC’s Fashion Trust programme including: Eduon Choi, Edeline Lee, Palmer Harding, Rejina Pyo and Craig Green. Show less

Launched a couture bridal brand targeting the growing Indian bridal market based in Mumbai. A British brand with Indian heritage and manufacturing hub. This venture was a journey of relocation, design, manufacture, marketing, sales and fundraising. Building a concept idea of a direct-to-consumer fashion brand into a working business. It was funded through government grants, raising seed capital through SEIS Investors.

As a Manager I built experience in advisory, consulting, transaction services and M&A. Focused sectors were real estate and luxury goods. - Managing engagements both in the UK and internationally: Qatari Diar, the Brunei Investment Authority, LVMH UK, Louis Vuitton, Prada and the Canary Wharf Group.- Supported the successful acquisition of Nicholas Kirkwood by LVMH as part of the due diligence team.- Focused on building a Deloitte luxury product offering - a toolkit of key… Show more As a Manager I built experience in advisory, consulting, transaction services and M&A. Focused sectors were real estate and luxury goods. - Managing engagements both in the UK and internationally: Qatari Diar, the Brunei Investment Authority, LVMH UK, Louis Vuitton, Prada and the Canary Wharf Group.- Supported the successful acquisition of Nicholas Kirkwood by LVMH as part of the due diligence team.- Focused on building a Deloitte luxury product offering - a toolkit of key analytics and benchmarking amongst trade PE peers, segmented by individual business and geography. - Supported the IPO of Prada S.P.A, to ensure the business was IPO ready from a finance controls perspective.- Retained a strong relationship with leadership at Deloitte, who led an investment deal with for ROKSANDA and the firms is a founding partner of The Outsiders Perspective. Show less