Helen Gibb
About Helen Gibb
Helen Gibb is the Director of Buying at Signet Jewelers, where she has worked since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in buying and merchandising, she has held various roles in notable companies, including Ann Summers and MegsMenopause LTD.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Helen Gibb serves as the Director of Buying at Signet Jewelers, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the buying strategy and product selection for the company. Her focus is on delivering design-led collections that align with the brand's identity and meet the needs of target customer segments. Gibb's expertise in buying and merchandising contributes to the company's commercial success and growth.
Previous Experience at Ann Summers
Helen Gibb has extensive experience at Ann Summers, where she held several key positions over a span of nearly a decade. She worked as Senior Merchandiser from 2011 to 2013, then progressed to Head of Buying, Design, QC, Wholesale, and International from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Category Manager for a brief period in 2013. During her tenure, she developed 'white label' product lines that enhanced revenue across various trading channels.
Experience at MegsMenopause LTD
From 2020 to 2021, Helen Gibb worked as the Commercial Director at MegsMenopause LTD for a duration of 7 months. In this role, she contributed to the company's commercial strategies and product offerings, leveraging her extensive background in buying and merchandising.
Educational Background in International Economics
Helen Gibb studied at Loughborough University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in International Economics from 2002 to 2005. This educational foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of global market dynamics, which she applies in her professional roles within the retail sector.
Career Development at Arcadia Group Ltd
Helen Gibb began her career at Arcadia Group Ltd, where she worked as a Graduate Retail Trainee from 2005 to 2007. She then advanced to the role of Merchandiser, serving from 2007 to 2011. Her experience at Arcadia Group laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in buying and merchandising, contributing to her 15 years of expertise in the retail industry.