Source Home & Gift has announced the formation of an advisory board comprising dynamic thought leaders and experts.
The board features execs from BIRA, John Lewis, Longleat, Natural History Museum, and PepsiCo, who are dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical production in the home and giftware industry.
The advisory board will guide the future direction of Source Home & Gift, ensuring the show continues to deliver cutting-edge content across the entire supply chain. The board members are committed to building and sustaining responsible and ethical practices within the industry, drawing on their extensive experience from large home and gift brands, retailers, and industry associations.
Meet the advisory board members (pictured l-r):
Nicola Kirby, head of UK sourcing, John Lewis
Nicola is a seasoned retail leader who has built product teams for some of the UK high street’s biggest brands and independent labels in fashion, furniture, and homeware. With training in textile technology and design from Leeds and UMIST, Nicola has driven change by setting up and running a garment factory in Sri Lanka and leading successful teams across Europe and Asia. Her commitment to sustainability and continual improvement, along with her dedication to Net Zero initiatives, has made her a respected figure in the industry.
Claire Bevan, head of retail, Natural History Museum
Claire joined the Natural History Museum in 2016 after an eight-year tenure at Waterstones, where she worked on shop floor, retail change and cafe projects. Claire has also served as a policy adviser at the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, focusing on the Future of Farming Review. As the leader of a Heritage Sustainability Group, Claire is passionate about sustainability in the museums sector and the opportunities it presents for heritage retail.
Alison Maynard, head of retail, Longleat Enterprises
Since 2011, Alison has been the Head of Retail at Longleat Enterprises. Alison has previously held senior roles in fashion and general merchandise for high street retailers in the UK and Europe, bringing a wealth of experience to her current position.
Andrew Goodacre, ceo, British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA)
Andrew has dedicated his career to strengthening Britain’s high streets. As ceo of BIRA since 2018, Andrew has expanded membership significantly, ensuring the voices of independent retailers are heard by government decision-makers. His advocacy has been instrumental in securing the 2019 Retail Rates Discount and he actively represents BIRA on various industry councils and committees.
Hayley Shore, design director, PepsiCo
Hayley Shore is a branding design director with extensive experience in packaging, social and digital media, print media, campaigns, experiential, and fashion design. With a Bachelor’s degree in packaging design from FIT, Hayley’s career has evolved through the NYC branding agency scene, expanding internationally to lead PepsiCo’s Design and Innovation function across NYC, Dublin, and London.
Suzanne Ellingham, director of sourcing, Source Home & Gift said: “Source Home & Gift was created in response to industry feedback. The formation of the Advisory Board is a thrilling development for the show. As we rapidly grow, it is crucial that our direction is guided by the community we serve. I am eager to collaborate with this exceptional board of experts and leaders.”
Source Home & Gift takes place on 1 – 4 September at NEC Birmingham. Visit www.source-homeandgift.com for more information.
