Chris Barnett

Chris Barnett has over 10 years of work experience in various roles within the retail industry. Most recently, they worked as a Marketing Manager EMEA at Funko starting in 2020. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2020, they were a Retail Manager - UK at Entertainment One UK, where they managed retail marketing campaigns and secured partnerships. From 2016 to 2017, they worked as a Brand Licensing Executive at Tesco, where they managed the personalization proposition and negotiated contracts. Chris also has experience at F&F Clothing, TOPSHOP TOPMAN, House of Fraser, Ted Baker, and Principles, where they held positions such as Senior Assistant Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Temporary Sales Assistant, Sales Assistant, and Visual Merchandiser. Throughout their career, Chris has demonstrated achievements in budget allocation, sales growth, partnership development, and strategic planning.

Chris Barnett attended the Central St Martins College of Art and Design from 2004 to 2005, where they obtained a Foundation degree in Art. Following this, from 2005 to 2008, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in History at The University of Manchester. Later, in 2009, Chris attended the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, where they completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Fashion Buying, Merchandising and Marketing.