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David Aquilina

Brand and Retail Consultant
About

A retail and brand development specialist with 20 year of experience within retail, buying, merchandising and production. Having experience managing multi million pound portfolios across both international luxury department store businesses and premium UK brands. Specialising in strategy and business development management for start up to medium sized retailers and lifestyle brands that are keen on elevation and sustainably escalating their business modules. Experience gained across B2B, B2C, physical and online.

Previous Brands
Alexander McQueen
Mallet London
Harvey Nichols
Harrods
Aqua Consultancy
Kurt Geiger
Lane Crawford
Boxfresh
Work Experience
Senior Merchandise lead consultant
Sep ‘24 - Now
Boxfresh

Senior Retail and Omni Channel Merchandise Manager
Feb ‘23 - Jun ‘24
Alexander McQueen

Commercial Director
Nov ‘19 - Sep ‘22
Mallet London

Head of Menswear
Jan ‘17 - Apr ‘19
Harvey Nichols

Menswear Buying Consultant
May ‘16 - Dec ‘16
Harrods

Founder
May ‘16 -
Aqua Consultancy

Head of Menswear — Own Label and External
May ‘15 - May ‘16
Kurt Geiger

Menswear Buying Manager
May ‘12 - May ‘15
Kurt Geiger

Buyer
Oct ‘08 - May ‘12
Lane Crawford

Assistant Buyer
Feb ‘07 - Oct ‘08
Harrods

Buyers Administrative Assistant
Jan ‘06 - Jan ‘07
Harrods

Languages
English - Fluent
Education & Training
East Sydney Fashion Design Studio
‘00 - ‘02
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
Enmore Design Centre
‘99 - ‘99
Certificate
Certificate in Design Fundamentals
London, UK