Helen Beebe

Helen Beebe has a diverse and extensive work experience in the retail industry. Helen recently joined AJ Products (UK) Ltd as the UK Managing Director in September 2021. Before that, they were the Buying & Merchandising Director at LOFT.uk from October 2020 to September 2021.

Prior to LOFT.uk, Helen served as a Non-Executive Director (Trading) at St Christopher's Hospice from September 2019 to September 2021. Helen also founded and worked as a Retail Consultant at Helen Beebe Retail Consultancy from January 2019 to September 2021. In this role, they specialized in Strategic & Financial Planning, Organizational Structure, Capability & Process, Driving Turnover & Maximizing Profitability, and Implementing Buying & Merchandising Best Practice. One of their most recent projects involved developing a turnaround plan for the Furniture Division and a product proposal for Furniture & Home Accessories for prospective buyers of the business at Laura Ashley.

From 2016 to 2018, Helen was the Commercial Director at The Cotswold Company. In this position, they contributed to turnover growth, increased gross margin, improved stock availability, and developed a strong supplier network. Helen also played a key role in opening showrooms and implementing an ERP system.

Before joining The Cotswold Company, Helen held various managerial positions. Helen was the Managing Director at Help for Heroes Trading Limited from October 2012 to February 2016. Prior to that, they worked as a Trading Director at Brand Empire from May 2010 to December 2011. Helen also served as the Head of Merchandising at Fat Face from December 2007 to May 2010, Divisional Merchandise Manager (Home stores) at BHS in 2006, and had an interim role as the Head of Merchandising at Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Ltd in 2004.

Overall, Helen Beebe brings a wealth of experience and expertise in retail management, buying and merchandising, strategic planning, and maximizing profitability.

Helen Beebe attended Dr Challoners High School from 1980 to 1986. However, no degree or specific field of study is mentioned in the provided information.