The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has announced two new appointments as it builds on the momentum generated by its recently launched digital textile collection.
These developments follow the retirement of long-serving Membership Manager Clare Moore, who concludes an impressive 37-year tenure with the organisation.
Regiane Brown has been appointed as Membership and Insight Officer, bringing continuity after contributing to the SDC over the past year in a fixed-term role. In her new position, she will focus on strengthening member engagement while driving deeper insights to better understand both members and non-members.
Joining alongside her is Bethany Lunt as Marketing and Operations Officer. Beth brings six years of agency-side marketing experience, including work within the textiles sector, and has previously supported the SDC in an external capacity.
Dr Graham Clayton, CEO of the SDC, said: “Clare’s contribution over nearly four decades has been outstanding, and she leaves with our sincere thanks and best wishes.
“The importance of attracting members to the Society and the launch of the textile collection has also been a significant step forward for the SDC, and the appointments of Regiane and Beth ensure we have the right structure in place to build on that momentum and continue supporting the global coloration community.”
Commenting on her new role, Regiane said: “I’m delighted to step into this role and build on the strong foundations already in place. Having worked closely with Clare, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of understanding our members, and I’m looking forward to strengthening those connections while gaining deeper insight into how we can continue to evolve and improve.”
Beth added: “I’m excited to be joining the SDC at such a pivotal time. Having worked with the Society previously, it’s great to now be part of the team, and with new projects on the horizon to support future talent, there’s a real opportunity to further strengthen the society’s engagement across the industry.”
The appointments come after the successful launch of the SDC’s digital textile collection, a major initiative that enhances access to its extensive archive of over 50,000 artefacts, journals and books documenting the history of textile dyeing and printing. Led by Shelley Hollingdrake, the collection is now accessible online to researchers, professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. She is also set to increase her working hours and initiate a volunteer programme to further support the project.
These updates ensure the SDC is well-positioned for future growth while maintaining continuity in operations despite changes across key roles.
