Barbara Shepherd CText FTI
Commercial Director and Academic, with board level experience of working in British fashion across all major UK high street retailers. Specialising in co-coordinating and developing ‘New Business’ opportunities for both Home & Garment Textile multi-line manufacturing business.
Recognised as a sector specialist for garment manufacture and with an experienced understanding of both UK and global supply chain management. Head of Business Engagement at Manchester Fashion Institute working with the textile and fashion sectors to support and develop business and to deliver research expertise that transfers cost benefits for the industry sector.
Recent Appointments
2021 Textiles 2030 – Appointed to the Policy Working Group https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/textiles/initiatives/textiles-2030 Expert-led initiative, harnessing the knowledge and expertise of UK leaders in sustainability to accelerate the whole fashion and textiles industry’s move towards circularity and system change in the UK.
2021 Governments Apprenticeship Programme- Appointed as an Independent End Point Assessor (Textiles & Fashion)
2021 Appointed to Steering Group for the Cabinet appointed PPE Cell –UK Make
2020 GMCA – Appointed to PPE Work stream of GM Recovery Plan post COVID
2020 EPSRC E Textiles Network –Appointed Chair of the Steering Group
The Textile Institute World Conference
This event is held at exciting and relevant locations around the globe and is in an important meeting point for the textile industry and members worldwide. The social events associated with the conference bring together the global community to enjoy the host country’s culture and hospitality.
