Ceris Whiteley

Ceris Whiteley has a diverse work experience in the fashion industry. Ceris began their career as a Product Development Assistant at Italia Accessories Ltd in 2010, where they worked closely with Italian factories and UK designers to create seasonal collections. Ceris then joined Paul Smith in 2011 as an Accessories Production specialist, overseeing the production of various accessories and coordinating factory visits. In 2014, they joined Burberry as a Sourcing Coordinator, managing product placement and volumes. Ceris later worked at Anya Hindmarch as a Production Manager from 2017 to 2018. Currently, they are the Head of Sourcing & Sustainability at Smythson of Bond Street, and they also hold the role of Supply Chain Manager.

Ceris Whiteley began their education at Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls in 1990 and completed their studies in 2002. Ceris then went on to attend the University of Leeds from 2002 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian and Linguistics. Following that, they pursued further education at the University of Westminster from 2008 to 2009, earning a Master of Arts degree in Translation and Interpreting, specializing in Italian.