The formation of an Advisory Board made up of influential thought leaders and professionals from BIRA, John Lewis, Longleat, Natural History Museum, and PepsiCo is proudly announced by Source Home & Gift, Europe’s premier responsible sourcing show. The board is committed to promoting ethical and responsible production in the home and giftware industries.
The Advisory Board will direct Source Home & Gift’s future course, guaranteeing that the program will consistently provide innovative content throughout the whole supply chain. The board members, who draw from their vast expertise from major home and gift brands, retailers, and industry groups, are dedicated to creating and maintaining responsible and ethical practices within the sector.
Meet the Advisory Board Members:
Nicola Kirby, Head of UK Sourcing, John Lewis
Experienced in the retail industry, Nicola Kirby has developed product teams for some of the largest UK High Street brands as well as innovative independent labels in homeware, furniture, and fashion. Nicola, who received expertise in textile technology and design from Leeds and UMIST, has established and managed a profitable clothing factory in Sri Lanka and led teams throughout Europe and Asia. As a result of her unwavering devotion to Net Zero projects, sustainability, and continuous progress, she has gained recognition in the business.
Claire Bevan, Head of Retail, Natural History Museum
Claire Bevan joined the Natural History Museum in 2016 after an eight-year tenure at Waterstones, where she worked on shopfloor, retail change, and cafe projects. Claire has also served as a Policy Adviser at the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, focusing on the Future of Farming Review. As the leader of a Heritage Sustainability Group, Claire is passionate about sustainability in the museums sector and the opportunities it presents for heritage retail.
Alison Maynard, Head of Retail, Longleat Enterprises
Since 2011, Alison Maynard has been the Head of Retail at Longleat Enterprises. Alison has previously held senior roles in fashion and general merchandise for high street retailers in the UK and Europe, bringing a wealth of experience to her current position.
Andrew Goodacre, CEO, British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA)
Andrew Goodacre has dedicated his career to strengthening Britain’s high streets. As CEO of BIRA since 2018, Andrew has expanded membership significantly, ensuring the voices of independent retailers are heard by government decision-makers. His advocacy has been instrumental in securing the 2019 Retail Rates Discount and he actively represents BIRA on various industry councils and committees.
Hayley Shore, Design Director, PepsiCo
Hayley Shore is a branding design director with extensive experience in packaging, social and digital media, print media, campaigns, experiential, and fashion design. With a Bachelor’s degree in packaging design from FIT, Hayley’s career has evolved through the NYC branding agency scene, expanding internationally to lead PepsiCo’s Design and Innovation function across NYC, Dublin, and London.
Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Home & Gift states, “In response to input from the industry, Source Home & Gift was established. For the show, the creation of the Advisory Board is an exciting development. It is vital that the community we serve directs our course as we expand quickly. I am excited to work with this outstanding group of leaders and professionals.
