Holly Harper
About Holly Harper
Holly Harper serves as the Head of Inspiration and New Partners at notonthehighstreet, where she leads a team focused on innovative product development and category growth. With a background in politics and extensive experience in retail buying and curation, she emphasizes collaboration and optimism in her leadership approach.
Current Role at notonthehighstreet
Holly Harper serves as the Head of Inspiration and New Partners at notonthehighstreet, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of seven professionals focused on achieving acquisition and sales targets. Harper heads the Inspiration team, which includes three trend and brand curators, and is dedicated to supporting partners in innovative and commercial product development. Her leadership style emphasizes radical candor and an optimistic outlook, fostering a collaborative environment.
Previous Experience at notonthehighstreet
Prior to her current position, Holly Harper worked at notonthehighstreet as a Senior Curator from 2017 to 2019 and as a Category Manager from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, she focused on category growth by reviewing product ranges and establishing best practice curation criteria. Her experience at notonthehighstreet has contributed to her expertise in product development and partner collaboration.
Experience at Fenwick
Before joining notonthehighstreet, Holly Harper worked as a Buyer at Fenwick from 2010 to 2016 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. During her six years at Fenwick, she gained valuable experience in product selection and retail strategy, which has informed her subsequent roles in product curation and team leadership.
Education and Qualifications
Holly Harper studied Politics at Northumbria University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she completed her A Levels at High Pavement Sixth Form College, studying Psychology, Law, Biology, and Physical Education. Additionally, she achieved 10 GCSEs at Redhill Comprehensive, including 7 As, 2 Bs, and 1 C. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in critical thinking and analysis.
Collaborative Campaign Development
In her current role, Holly Harper collaborates with brand and creative teams to develop engaging campaigns across email and social media platforms. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing product visibility and driving sales through innovative marketing strategies. Her focus on teamwork and communication plays a crucial role in the success of these campaigns.