– UK, London – itim Group plc (LON: ITIM), a SaaS-based technology company, today announced the appointment of Damian Hopkins to its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately, taking over from Frank Lewis who will be stepping down from the Board at the next AGM.
Ali Athar, CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Damian to the itim board as a Non-executive director. His extensive experience and high profile within retailing will further strengthen itim’s credentials with its clients as well as add further depth to our understanding of our customers’ needs.”
About Damian Hopkins
Damian Hopkins is a respected, and highly accomplished entrepreneur, senior executive & business leader, he has operated within the global retail brands and licensing industry for over 20 years, having founded, build,t and sold three successful businesses in the sector. His career has encompassed all aspects of consumer fashion products, from value to luxury including retail, licensing, international distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, and e-commerce. Damian has a proven track record of launching, repositioning, and transforming consumer brands & retailers, and he has also been a director of Matalan where he developed and built their international business across 13 countries.
Damian Hopkins was an early adopter of sustainability within fashion supply chains, where he was a pioneering launching of Fairtrade Cotton and recycled polyester garments in the UK in 2009.
Damian Hopkins and his associated companies have won multiple business awards for Licensing, Retail, and fashion supply. He has also taken numerous voluntary roles supporting the retail industry including, The Retail Trust Charity, where he was Chairman of the fundraising committee for 2018/19, and is currently Co-Chair of the Retail Trust Ambassadors. He is also the elected President of The Twenty Club – founded in 1897, the Twenty Club is an exclusive retail-specific club that supports a retail fellowship for senior retail and brand owners & executives.
Damian Hopkins has been a speaker, judge, and panelist at numerous International events about, about the relation to sustainability, Internationa,l expansion, and licensing.
Damian Hopkins is currently the CEO and founder of The Radius Group a brand management and licensing agency business, and he is the Royal Warrant Grantee the late HRH Queen Elizabeth for the brand Wolsey.
Damian Hopkins said: itim’s high-quality products and services are a win-win for retailers wishing to maximize returns in today’s difficult markets. I am very much looking forward to deploying my skills and experience to advance and accelerate the excellent progress made to date and ensure itim’s objectives are realized on the plan.”
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