A results-driven, commercially focused retail professional with >25 years’ track record of delivering significant business improvements within leading UK and International retailers. Combining high level consulting skills with recent turnaround experience as Merchandising Director of a PE owned Italian fashion retailer, I know first-hand what it really takes to translate strategy into delivery of tangible financial results in a highly volatile and competitive retail market. Fast to grasp key issues and “get it”, highly focused and tenacious, I thrive on working with management teams to break through complex challenges and deliver practical, workable solutions. Enthusiastic and adept at bringing together cross-functional teams to deliver results, I build strong relationships at all levels based on honesty, openness, mutual respect and trust. Specialities: Merchandise strategy & planning, Inventory productivity optimisation, Business transformation, IT/business alignment, Critical Path management, cross-functional process improvement & change management
Listed skills include Retail, Merchandising, Apparel, Multi Channel Retail, and 8 others.