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Position

Independent Non-Executive Director

Nationality

American

Tenure

Appointed 1 October 2016

Committees

Member of Nomination Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Member of Sustainability Committee

Key skills and experience

  • Extensive speciality retailing business experience
  • Deep background in product innovation, design and development
  • Workforce dynamics experience

External appointments

Non-Executive Director of Vera Bradley Inc., Sea Bags, Totes Isotoner and Vista Outdoor Inc. Previously Fran worked for The Gap, Williams Sonoma, The Nature Company, and LL Bean, where she initially served as Director of Product Development, Home Furnishings, going on to hold a number of roles including Vice President, Affiliated Brands, before becoming Chief Merchandising Officer until her retirement. Fran was previously a Non-Executive Director of Regent Holdings and an industry executive for Freeman Spogli.

Qualifications

Fran has a degree in English and Sociology from Bowdoin College, Maine, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.