Marie Williams

Marie Williams has a strong background in the retail industry, with a focus on categories such as hardware and health & beauty. Marie is currently employed as the Head of Category Hardware at Westland Horticulture Ltd. Prior to this, Marie worked at Gardman Crest as the Head of Category from 2015 to 2020. Before that, they held a role as a Category Manager at Gardman Ltd from 2014 to 2015. Marie's career started at Brand Addition in 2005, where they held various positions including Senior Buyer, Buyer, Junior Buyer, and Purchasing Coordinator. At Brand Addition, they were responsible for managing orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with ethical and environmental regulations.

Marie Williams attended the University of Southampton from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Prior to that, they completed their A Levels at Orton Longueville from 1994 to 1999, with a focus on History, Business Studies, and English.