Mandi Marks-Adler BA (Hons)

As course leader on the Fashion Buying and Brand Management programme Mandi uses her knowledge, practical experience, and contacts in the industry to put theory into context and bring it to life. 

Her aim is to inspire the future leaders of the Fashion Industry by giving them insight into how to work sustainably, and a solid appreciation of how to work effectively as a team by understanding all aspects of creating, developing, sourcing, merchandising, displaying and marketing a successful range.  

Following a degree in Fashion Design with Marketing at The University of East London, Mandi Marks- Adler enjoyed a successful twenty year career in buying, with market expertise from designer to supermarket. She honed product development skills from global sourcing with Tesco F & F and River Island to range planning and selection and brand building with Ralph Lauren, culminating as a senior buying director for the outlet business. 

She wants our students to be creative thinkers who have the confidence to always ask intelligent questions and subsequently find their perfect role in the fashion industry.