Katherine has over 30 years experience in Buying, Merchandising and strategic business transformation. Starting as an Economics graduate as one of the team of 6 launching Next Directory, she went on to Head of Buying roles at JD Sports Fashion plc, Republic & The Very Group. She returned to Next in 2004 to bring Brands into Next and launch the Brand Directory and Label. An award winning Ecommerce retailer, she launched her consultancy KO inc Limited in 2012. Specialising in defining ESG strategies, business transformation and supply chain transparency for global companies such as ASOS, N Brown Group and UKFT as well as start-ups and mentoring designers.