A product specialist with over 20 years’ experience leading, and working in, Buying and Product development teams. I have gained experience working across Womenswear, Menswear and Childrenswear for multi-channel Retailers. I am passionate about retail and delivering high quality product that is long lasting and made with sustainable credentials.• Experienced in building product strategies to ensure a range is balanced, captivating, appropriate for different international markets and with an appropriate selling price architecture.• Strong track record in growing intake margin. • Experienced in Open to Buy management.• Experienced in supply base management and building strategies to ensure product is being manufactured in the right place and at a fair price. Good understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of manufacturing in different territories.• Knowledgeable when it comes to working more sustainably. Particularly proud of eliminating the use of sequins and glitter across womenswear and childrenswear from AW21 onwards. Boden was the first major retailer to take this action.• Champion the use of 3D virtual design and learning how best to use AI to aid with creative iteration and Product Development. The new technology allows businesses to work more sustainably, reducing the need for many samples. • Strong understanding of the complexities of building a critical path that works for the supply base, different international markets, challenging shipping lead times and provides as much flexibility as possible to allow a business to flex and react.• Understanding of product safety legislation and stay abreast of new legislation linked to improving social and environmental standards in the industry. • Known to be a calm and considered leader.• Interested in global affairs and geo-politics, and the effects on global sourcing and manufacturing.