As a board advisor, NED and independent consultant I draw on my broad corporate experience in commercial director roles at Tesco, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Signet, where I had a consistent record of leading growth and transformation. Since founding Sarah Morris Associates in 2018, I have worked with a diverse group of international clients, including El Corte Ingles in Spain., Ted Baker, Fenwick and Indigo in Canada. I offer a trusted independent view to CEOs and directors on diagnosis, strategy, operational delivery and sustainable change. Naturally collaborative, I build productive relationships with colleagues, which enables me to challenge constructively in board meetings. I enjoy mentoring directors and advising on how to break down functional silos. I understand the need for good governance and have experience of risk, audit and remuneration on a UK divisional board. Digitally savvy, I am described as an independent thinker, who identifies issues quickly,. Analytical in approach, I have an instinctive feel for the customer and enjoy working with creative people to create value for customers and shareholders. I enjoy using my skills to add value to consumer organisations of all types and sizes, including in the Arts, as a non executive Director on Compton Verney's Business Board. Key skills are:- Strategy development-Customer proposition, product and pricing -Operating model and cross-functional efficiency-People & culture-Transformational changeSector experience:- Brands and Own Brand in most categories from Fashion to Homewares, Gifts to Luxury Watches- Market sectors from supermarkets to department stores, brands, online, concessions, international- Different ownership models: FTSE listed, PE backed, partnership, private and owner led Recent consulting assignments have included:- Coaching directors of a Mexican luxury department store to develop divisional plans in line with the company strategy- Advising on commercial organisation strategy, roles and RACI for the same company-Facilitating a Strategy day for senior leaders in an opticians resulting in actionable initiatives-Digital product profitability analysis with recommendations for growth for a UK independent department store- Review of planning and trading capability for an on-line specialist brand- Advising Spain's leading department store on operating model and commercial roles -Making recommendations on reporting and metrics to improve trading decisions for an international fashion brand