Ruth Harvey

Ruth Harvey has extensive experience in buying and merchandising within the retail sector, currently serving as the Head of Buying and Merchandising for Clothing and Home at Marks and Spencer, AlFuttaim Group since January 2021. In this role, Ruth oversees teams across seven territories in the MENA region, managing a multi-million AED budget and ensuring data integrity and team engagement. Prior positions include roles at Al-Futtaim, Bonmarche, Sainsbury's, Evans Arcadia, and Debenhams, with notable achievements such as leading a £244 million annual sales strategy at Bonmarche and driving a 30% year-over-year sales growth at Sainsbury's. Ruth's educational background includes a BSc Hons in Textiles and Knitwear Technology, Design, and Management from De Montfort University.