Our Experts

Angela joined N Brown in 2016 as Head of Sourcing before becoming the Group Director of Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality and Fit in October 2020. Angela is responsible for the Group’s sourcing strategy and delivering N Brown’s sustainability plan, #sustain. Prior to joining N Brown, Angela was Head of Sourcing and Continuous Improvement at Boohoo and has over 25 years' experience within the retail/supply chain sector. Angela is also a member of the UN Global Compact Advisory Board – UK and a Non-Exec Director of ASCBI. N Brown is a digital fashion and homeware retailer, whose strategic brands are JD Williams, Simply Be, Jacamo, Ambrose Wilson and Home Essentials.

Helen Boden Colebourn is the Softlines Technical Consultant for Bureau Veritas CPS based in the UK. Prior to this role, Helen has over twenty five years’ experience in various technical roles within the clothing industry covering manufacturing in the UK and offshore including garment technology, sourcing, supply chain management and ethical auditing. She has worked supplying the majority of the High Street as well as the e-tail industry latterly, splitting her time between the UK and Guangzhou, China.  During her five year maternity break from industry, Helen became a qualified Secondary School Design and Technology teacher specialising in Textiles and heading up the Textiles Department in one of the top Grammar Schools in the country. She is a Fellow of the Textile Institute as well as Chair of the Manchester and North West Section and an Associate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists. Helen also represents Bureau Veritas on a number of British and European Standards Committees and is an affiliate within organisations including the ASBCI, The Microfibre Consortium and WRAP Textiles 2030.  

With over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, Elizabeth has held various roles, initially focusing on product development and account management for esteemed companies including Nike, Li & Fung, and WDT. Since 2012, she has transitioned her expertise into digital fashion technologies and transformation, with a particular emphasis on 3D. Elizabeth has contributed her skills to four leading digital B2B technology providers: Lectra, Optitex, Nuorder, and Style3D. Elizabeth has demonstrated a strong track record of effectively guiding brands and retailers like ASOS, M&S, Tesco, Very Group, Ralph Lauren and N Brown through digital transformation initiatives, aiding them in crafting impactful digital strategies and integrating industry-leading practices for digital tools.  

We are retail recruitment specialists who take a different approach. We live and breathe our client's businesses. And it shows. There’s a world of difference between ‘filling vacancies’ and finding real talent. That’s why Zachary Daniels goes further to find the people who can make a real difference in retail.

Together, the ZD Recruitment Team has over 150 years’ of combined experience in recruitment with global recruiters.

We’re the exclusive recruitment partner for a range of retail clients who also rely on us for market information, salary guides, market mapping, talent pipelining, supporting unsuccessful candidates and more. The proof is in the pudding and our 5 star reviews speak for themselves.

Rafal is a Fashion Business Technology Alumni, graduated in 2018 with a BSc in Fashion Marketing. Rafal is now a marketer with over seven years of experience, specialising in multinational corporations. His expertise lies in strategising diverse marketing channels and managing operations across multiple regions.

Daniel Peters, the founder of (Fashion) Minority Report, has played a pivotal role in transforming diversity, equity, and inclusion within the fashion industry. His organisation is recognised as a culture change-making business dedicated to advancing the conversation around inclusion and diversity towards measurable change. Daniel's leadership has been essential in promoting underrepresented talent, ensuring their voices are heard and valued in fashion. His efforts have garnered recognition from major outlets like Vogue, which hailed him as a "Champion of Change." Beyond his work with (Fashion) Minority Report, Daniel has made significant contributions to renowned brands such as Selfridges and Burberry. His commitment to inclusion is also highlighted through his media appearances, including discussions on Sky News, Grazia UK, and Drapers, where he addresses equality and the experiences of diverse voices in the creative sector.

Garry has over 30 years of Retail Marketing experience with Brands such as Marks and Spencer and the Very Group. He also has spent nearly 20  years working with the sustainable garment aftercare brands Johnson Cleaners, Jeeves of Belgravia and is currently the Sustainability Director for GreenEarth Cleaning.

 

 

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I AM HUMAN/The Bureau

Co-founded by entrepreneurs Norv Bell and Jonny Sydes, I AM HUMAN marks a critical shift in the fashion industry through digital transformation. This innovative company specialises in creating photo-realistic avatars used as virtual fit models, revolutionising the fashion product development process and enhancing e-commerce strategies.

Dedicated to inclusivity, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, I AM HUMAN develops digital twins that accurately mimic human appearance and behaviour. These advances are made possible through collaboration with a leading 3D-scanning company, allowing for realistic and interactive digital models. By embracing these technologies, I AM HUMAN aims to forge deeper connections between digital entities and consumers, ensuring a significant impact on the industry’s approach to virtual fitting, entertainment, and marketing.

I AM HUMAN is setting new standards in fashion technology, redefining industry practices towards a more innovative and sustainable future.