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Stephen McDowall

Head of Trading Next Beauty

Stephen McDowall is an experienced retail professional currently serving as the Head of Beauty at Next since August 2023, leading Buying, Merchandising, and Brand Acquisition for the company's premium beauty line. Prior to this role, McDowall was the Head of Merchandising at The Conran Shop from November 2020 to August 2023. McDowall's extensive background includes significant positions at Debenhams, where responsibilities spanned from Director of Merchandising Womenswear to Director of Beauty, overseeing teams and successfully managing key brands to enhance sales and profitability. Notably, McDowall achieved substantial sales growth in Childrenswear while effectively managing team dynamics during critical business changes. McDowall holds a degree from The Manchester Metropolitan University.

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