Whitney Crews-Orchard

Whitney Crews-Orchard is an experienced Learning and Development Manager at Oliver Bonas since May 2024, previously serving as Development Partner - Head Office & Retail at Ted Baker from November 2012 to May 2024. In this role, Whitney crafted and delivered training solutions, managed apprenticeship schemes, and led onboarding programs while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance learning culture. With a robust background in visual merchandising, Whitney has held positions such as Senior Visual Merchandiser - People Lead and Area Visual Merchandiser, where responsibilities included developing visual strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring commercial standards across multiple locations. Additionally, experience as an Instore Visual Merchandiser at New Look further contributed to Whitney's expertise in merchandising and team development. Educated at Davison CofE High School for Girls, Whitney brings a strong blend of leadership and creative skills to the retail industry.