About Me
I am a strategically minded and customer-concentric professional with strong commercial acumen and an eye for trends based on 31 years of experience in the retail industry,18 of which have been in leadership roles. I offer advanced negotiation and influencing skills and expertise in developing and implementing effective strategies,collaborating across multi disciplinary divisions, and leading high-performing teams to deliver on organizational objectives. My strengths include optimizing sales,facilitating improved margins, gaining market share, and reducing costs to co0ntribute significantly to the bottom line. I have worked with chain store buyers and suppliers across Europe,Asia and South Africa.I provide in-depth knowledge of Chinese sourcing and have established a network of factories specializing in various fabrications and products.I have traveled extensively to Europe and the US in order to identify fashion trends. I provide a proven track record in identifying client needs and excel in engaging with stakeholders, nurturing business relationships, and leading operations in order to promote Ethical and Sustainable supply chain practices. I am committed to performance improvement and provide a full capability offering in generating impressive revenue and share growth while strictly controlling operating expenditure.
