Kate Coughlan

Kate Coughlan is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in buying and product selection. Currently serving as Head Of Buying at Avoca Ireland since June 2021, Coughlan previously held the position of Senior Buyer at ASOS.com from January 2015 to November 2020, where responsibilities included planning and product selection for over 60 womenswear brands. Earlier experience includes roles as Womenswear Branded Buyer for the USC Premium Lifestyle Division at Frasers Group, and Denim Buyer and Brand Manager at Brown Thomas, contributing to a robust expertise in women's fashion retail. Coughlan holds a Professional Diploma in E-Commerce from UCD Professional Academy, a degree in Media Studies from Dublin Design Institute, and a Leaving Certificate from Loreto College.