Neely Smith is a seasoned professional in global marketing and brand development, currently serving as Senior Manager for MICHELE and Zodiac Brand Development at Fossil Group, Inc. since June 2008. Smith has held various leadership roles within Fossil, managing brand marketing teams for Skagen, MICHELE, Zodiac, and Fossil. Prior to Fossil, Smith gained valuable experience as an Assistant Designer at Simone and Yaya Aflalo, focusing on market research and material sourcing. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Textiles from The University of Texas at Austin, earned in 2006.