As the Head of R&D Material Development at PANGAIA, a global lifestyle brand that creates sustainable and innovative products, I lead the early stage research and development of new polymers, fibres, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and processes. For three years, I have been exploring, experimenting with, and developing new sustainable textile solutions that are aligned with the company's vision and values. I have more than 20 years of experience in material science and textile technology, with extensive knowledge of emerging new sustainable textile solutions across the entire supply chain. I have a BSc. in Textile Technology from The Scottish College of Textiles (Heriot Watt University), and I am an expert in knitted fabric and garment development, fit and grading, particularly of stretch and knitted garments. I have also been responsible for developing and delivering to market, multiple ground-breaking and patented innovations, in collaboration with internal and external teams. I am passionate about creating positive impact through sustainability and innovation in the textile industry.
Leading the textile research and development team focused on exploration, experimentation, and development of sustainable solutions aligned with the company's vision and values
Technical management of the category including researching and delivering the innovation strategy every season, developing sustainability strategies to meet business goals, and all new fabric developments from ideation to approval
Designed, implemented and managed an innovation delivery process for the M&S Lingerie group, continuously gathering global innovation trends in fabrics, trims, finishes and garment construction.
Full technical responsibility for the category, including innovation, sustainability and commercial strategy development, and all new product developments from initial technical briefs, through sampling and fits, to final seal approvals
Technical management of the M&S and Aristoc brand accounts