Fulwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom
CEO at Sole Velocity Ltd
Apparel & Fashion
Education
The Open University Business School 1997 — 2002
MBA, International Business Strategy, Grade: Pass with Distinction
University of Central Lancashire 1980 — 1982
French & Linguistics, French Language and Literature
Harrogate High School 1973 — 1980
Experience
Sole Velocity Ltd March 2012 - Present
GW Brands Ltd January 2008 - Present
Timberland UK 2005 - 2007
ECCO Shoes 2003 - 2005
Canterbury of New Zealand 2000 - 2003
Reebok 1993 - 2000
adidas 1986 - 1993
Cadbury-Schweppes 1982 - 1986
Skills
Brand Management, Sales Operations, Coaching, Luxury Goods, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Relations, Footwear, Team Building, Sports, Private Label, Apparel, Management, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, P&L responsibility, Fashion, Licensing, New Business Development, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Product Development, Budgeting, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Textiles, Sportswear, Forecasting, Negotiation, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Shoes, Key Account Development, Trend, Customer Service, Sales, Sporting Goods, Brand Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Retail, Sourcing, Account Management, Retail Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Wholesale