Neil Smith

Neil Smith is a seasoned professional in the retail and fashion industry, currently serving as Commercial Director UK at GANT since March 2023. Prior to this role, Neil was the UK Wholesale Director at Lacoste from July 2017 to March 2023 and spent nearly seven years as UK Country Manager at Bjorn Borg. Neil's career also includes significant positions at Burberry, where duties included UK Sales Manager, and Ben Sherman, where Neil held both International Sales Manager and Retail Marketing Manager titles. Beginning the career as a Visual Merchandiser at French Connection, Neil's educational background includes studies at Filton College in Bristol and Bedminster Down Secondary School.