Ieva Zubaviciute
Senior business leader with over a decade of experience leading growth, organisational transformation and operational development across fashion and consumer businesses. Experience spans executive leadership, governance, fundraising, team management, recruitment and strategic advisory. Proven track record supporting founder-led and purpose-driven organisations through periods of growth, restructuring and international expansion.
Active participant in entrepreneurship and investment ecosystems across the UK and Europe.
Hands-on strategic and operational leadership of an international sustainable knitwear brand, overseeing commercial performance, organisational development, fundraising and cross-functional execution across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.
Fashion Business Education is an international boutique conference for fashion professionals and brands looking to grow globally in the ever-changing industry. Born in London and Lithuania with a mission to connect international fashion experts with ambitious local brands and entrepreneurs. https://www.fashionbusiness.education/
Founded and led a strategic advisory business supporting fashion and consumer brands through growth, organisational development and operational change. • Advised founder-led businesses on organisational design, commercial strategy and operational effectiveness • Supported leadership teams through periods of scaling, restructuring and market expansion, specifically through people operations • Delivered executive search and leadership recruitment projects across fashion, luxury and consumer sectors • Worked directly with founders, boards and senior management teams on strategic decision-making and growth planning, supporting purpose-driven and female co-founded startups.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across commercial, operational, creative and executive functions • Advised clients on organisational structure, talent strategy and leadership team development • Built long-term relationships with founders, senior executives and HR leaders across the fashion and luxury industry • Delivered recruitment projects for both established international brands and emerging businesses
Ieva is a visionary and, above all, a true people leader. Throughout our time working together, I always felt I had her support and trust, which created an environment where people felt confident to contribute, take ownership and grow. She has an exceptionally strong business mind, but what sets her apart is that her leadership is always centred around people and the team. Her ability to read a room, understand people and navigate complex situations with confidence and emotional intelligence is remarkable. Ieva’s confidence as a leader is inspiring, and she combines it with extensive knowledge of business and financial affairs. She has a rare ability to balance commercial thinking with genuine care for the people around her. I hold Ieva in the highest regard and would consider her an exceptional leader and an incredible asset to any organisation or team she is part of.