Barbara Shepherd
Head of Business Engagement, Manchester Fashion Institute at MMU
Commercial Director and Academic, with board level experience of working in British fashion across all major UK high street retailers. Sector specialist for garment manufacture with an experienced understanding of both UK and global supply chain management. Chair of the Steering group for the E-Textiles network and 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.