About me
With 10+ years working for fashion & events companies I now provide business development, strategic partnerships, event management and export strategy services to clients with a focus on the fashion industry and providing access to the Middle East region.
Projects
- Dubai Global Connect- Wholesale and Sourcing Centre for Fashion & ApparelDubai Global Connect is an international wholesale market and sourcing centre with a mix of temporary event spaces and permanent showrooms strategically located between Europe, Asia and Africa enabling companies to meet and do business in a curated B2B environment. Designed to bring the source of fashion trends and the clothing manufacturing base all under one roof to simplify and streamline the procurement process. Permanent showrooms available from 2024. Limited Event & Pop-Up Space availa
Work history
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Head of Fashion & ApparelDubai Global Connect
- Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull Time
Part of the leadership team responsible for the development of a groundbreaking project on behalf of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
Sole responsibility for developing and then executing the overall strategy and direction of the fashion industry cluster including event concepts and business plans.
Creation of a comprehensive strategy for the introduction of a market activation (buyer relations) department.
Additional responsibilities include Sustainability Lead for the business and overseeing the CRM system.
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Customer Success/ B2B Networking ManagerTerrapinn
- Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull Time
Responsible for delivering 500+ buyer and seller introductions annually at B2B exhibitions and conferences.
Managed the VIP/ hosted buyers programme for all events both online and in-person.
Nurtured relationships with key buyer attendees focusing on C-level executives.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) University for the Creative Arts
- Epsom, United Kingdom