Maria Bastida Guinea

Maria Bastida Guinea has extensive experience in the fashion industry, currently serving as the Interim Head of Wholesale at Agent Provocateur since April 2019, after holding positions as Wholesale Sales Manager and Swimwear Wholesale and Merchandising Manager. Prior to this role, Maria worked as an Account Manager at Rainbowwave and Cutler and Gross, where responsibility included developing long-term strategic planning for key UK fashion accounts. Maria’s career began with various trainee positions in production management and public relations, including roles at Tommy Hilfiger and Diane von Furstenberg. Academic credentials include an Associate of Science in Production Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology, along with additional qualifications in fashion buying and merchandising from the London College of Fashion and a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing and Communication from the Istituto Europeo di Design.