Katie de Ley

Katie de Ley is a Lecturer in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at the London College of Fashion (LCF), part of the University of the Arts London. She serves as the year 2 lead tutor, combining academic instruction with leadership responsibilities. Her professional background spans over two decades in fashion retail and merchandising, with roles at Aurora Fashions, Mosaic Fashions, Rubicon Retail, Arcadia Group, House of Fraser, and Etam plc, where she held positions such as Merchandise Manager.

Her expertise integrates practical industry experience with educational leadership, reflecting her early involvement in family-owned Benetton franchises. Katie’s focus areas include retail strategy, supply chain dynamics, and contemporary merchandising practices in the fashion industry.

No specific scientific awards, grants, or research articles are listed in the provided text. Her professional contributions are centered on teaching and industry collaboration rather than traditional academic publications.