Richard Thomas

About

Retail and global supply chain professional with 20 years of executive experience within leading global brands.

Experience

• Global Sourcing and Quality Director at The Very Group
  Feb 2017 - Jan 2022 · 5 yrs

• Managing Director - Asia Operations at The Children's Place
  Mar 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

  Global leader of overseas operations for The Children's Place (the largest pure-play childrenswear retailer in North America).

• Head of Far East at Marks and Spencer
  Dec 2011 - Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Sourcing and supply chain leader. Formulation and execution of sourcing strategy. • Driver of operational efficiencies, margin growth and improved profitability. • Guardian of quality, innovation, social responsibility and sustainable sourcing.

• Product Development Director (Vice President) at TJX Europe
  Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

  Leader of the team which designed, developed, sourced, bought and delivered women's fashion collections in collaboration with well-known UK and US designers.

• CEO - Asia & Global Supply Chain Director at All Saints
  Oct 2008 - Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  Set up all of All Saints' global sourcing operations - Hong Kong, Shanghai, Istanbul, Porto and Delhi in addition to executive responsibilities in the Spitalfields head office (London).