Sourcing & Production professional with expertise in Branded Apparel, Footwear, Homeware and Accessories. Experienced Senior Manager of Sustainable Product Development from Design concept through to the delivery of production. Committed to delivering innovative and high-quality products keeping the design integrity and achieving target margins. Sourced and produced products globally, setting up and restructuring off-shore teams to manage supply chains. Implementing fast reactive sourcing alongside planned strategic buying to deliver results. Strong passionate leader who is enthusiastic and open to ideas. Skilled on improving internal processes, so people work clearly and effectively. Thrives in collaborative environments and believes in effective teamwork. Excels in problem solving under pressure delivering effective solutions.
Production Director for all Brands within the French Connection Group including Great Plains & You Must Create (YMC)