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Emma White

Luxury Retail Expert, Commercial Strategist
About

I am a seasoned director with a wealth of knowledge in merchandising, buying and e-commerce. A results-driven leader, comfortable in fast-paced and dynamic environments. I excel at developing innovative strategies and building high-performing teams to both deliver and exceed expectations. I am a stabilising and motivating influence in a constantly evolving business, able to assume additional responsibilities and manage new departments with ease.

Previous Brands
Browns Fashion
Burton Menswear London
Debenhams
Etam
Liberty.
MR PORTER
NET-A-PORTER
Disko Kids
Work Experience
Project Manager
Mar ‘24 - Now
Disko Kids

Lead the commercial and operational strategy for a fast-growing, successful brand, working closely with the founder to drive business growth. Key achievements include outsourcing fulfilment, establishing product development, restructuring the team, and implementing e-commerce best practices to optimise performance and ensure sustainable, profitable growth.

Head of Merchandising
Sep ‘23 - Dec ‘23
Debenhams

Interim Browns Director
Sep ‘22 - Dec ‘22
Browns Fashion

I was instrumental in driving significant, profitable growth at Browns through close collaboraton with Farfetch. Leading on creation, presentation approval negotiations and successful implementation of all exec reviews including: P&L, Board, Strategy. Seasonal, Annual and 3 year. Sucessfully launched key onmichannel categories including Beauty, Kids and Fine Jewellery. Positive and inclusive leader driving team development, motivation, performance and retention.

Merchandising Director
Mar ‘21 - Aug ‘22
Browns Fashion

Head Of Merchandising
Feb ‘19 - Mar ‘21
Browns Fashion

Merchandising Manager
Mar ‘15 - Feb ‘19
MR PORTER

Developed extensive merchandising and management skills within a fast paced, rapidly growing and changing, luxury business. Worked for both Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter managing seasonal OTBs in excess of £100m, up to triple digit departmental revenue growths and full price sell thru improvements up to 10pp. Managed teams of 11 Merchandisers plus their assistants, with up to 7 direct reports.

Merchandising Manager
May ‘12 - Feb ‘15
NET-A-PORTER

Senior Merchandiser
Nov ‘10 - Apr ‘12
NET-A-PORTER

Merchandiser
Jan ‘09 - Oct ‘10
NET-A-PORTER

Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser
Jun ‘05 - Dec ‘08
Liberty.

Assistant Merchandiser
Jan ‘04 - May ‘05
Etam

Merchandise Admin Assistant
Jan ‘02 - Dec ‘03
Burton Menswear London

Education & Training
University of Portsmouth
‘97 - ‘00
Bachelor of Arts - BA
London, UK